At my current school I have a few very keen players looking to start a jazz band with my guidance, (about 2 altos, 2 tenors, 2 trumpets, bass, drums and keyboard) but we have no trombones! Should I tell the students that it will not be possible because we don't have any trombones (commonly needed for jazz bands) or should I just arrange my way out of it? If I was to arrange, does anyone have any advice???
My family and I are looking to relocate and I am an elementary music teacher. I've always been at the same school. When does the hiring season begin? Do I need to wait until jobs are posted or can I submit my packet to districts we are interested in? I am curious to hear from those who have gone through this transition. (We are moving to a new state.)
I am a music ed student, I have two questions about teaching general music here.
If during the teaching process, some students are always silent and unwilling to participate in teaching activities, how should teachers involve these students?
If elementary school is financially capable, what grades of students can start learning music through keyboards?
Responsibilities include Grade 1-3 general music, and 4-6 performing music.
For performing music, you would become part of a team of 4 people who teach beginning band, as in clarinet, flute, trumpet, etc, guitar, violin or strings, and chorus. You would have one home school site, plus travel to three other schools.
Position includes paid travel time (as in on the clock), two hours per week of planning time, mileage reimbursement.
You must be credentialed in Music in California, or able to complete the requirements for getting your out of state credential cleared for teaching in California. The position is in Santa Rosa, CA, which is about an hour north of San Francisco.
Hello, I am taking my music exam (FTCE) on Saturday. Can someone share any resources with me, please? You can send it to my email: ericmusicbiz@gmail.com
Here is a link to my TPT with FREE resources that you can download. I just really want to get this out there, so kiddos can benefit, but also dont want to pay an arm and a leg for advertising on something I am giving away for free.