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Music Teachers Chatboard

by Julia

Oct 3, 2016

I am writing a grant for up to $20,000 for ipads in the classroom. I plan to get at least 25 ipads and two carts bc I teach at two schools, Pre-k-6th grades. I have used ipads before but mainly for scanning QR codes about composers with samples of their work. I want to use them more for composing in the upper grades; any ideas? Thanks

Standards reporting

by Amber

Sep 30, 2016

I am a k-2 music teacher. Our school does not use a grade card for spacial areas. However, I want to report the progress that my students are making throughout the year to both the student and the parent(s). However, I have 600 students that I see. Has anyone found a system that is efficient, private, and without a lot of copying, transferring from...See More

New Standards frustration

by dnabgeek

Sep 27, 2016

My state published new standards last year right as I was switching schools. My students had not been taught the standards - ever. I got permission from my principal last year to continue using the old standards and then transition to the new one this year.

The new standards are ridiculously hard. For example, they want 1st grade students ...See MoreMy state published new standards last year right as I was switching schools. My students had not been taught the standards - ever. I got permission from my principal last year to continue using the old standards and then transition to the new one this year.

The new standards are ridiculously hard. For example, they want 1st grade students performing music from traditional written notation. They want 3rd grade students to be able to articulate the music concepts they hear in a piece of music (dynamics, tempo, mood) and how the composer uses them to convey expressive intent in written form.

I am attempting to find a middle ground between meeting the standards and not pushing the kids beyond what they are capable of. So I am pushing the kids hard but within what they are capable of in my opinion. (Keep in mind, I'm not a newbie. I've been teaching very successful music programs for 10 years).

Now I have a group of very upset 3rd grade parents because their little darlings aren't getting 100&37; in music (they didn't last year either). The parents are complaining that I give too much work, the kids don't have enough time to do their work and that I have completely unrealistic expectations. They have talked to the other parents and have been emailing me in groups of 4 and 5, emailing my principals and pushing to have my class observed (which happened for 3 hours in 2 days).

My new principal (who was the assistant last year) and our new assistant (who taught 2nd last year - yep, these complaining parents were hers) have come after me for pushing the kids too hard. My boss emails me instead of sitting down with me right before leaving for 4 days. I'm not even going to be able to address his concerns until he gets back on Monday. His major issue is that music should be fun and not all this work.

So now I am basically doing a huge project justifying every educational decision I make in order to possibly get the admin to not only understand but maybe even back me up,

All I can think is that this is why there are teachers who simply don't do their job correctly because when they do, they are criticized, bullied by parents and pushed to the breaking point.

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Also, don't overthink this... First graders "reading from notation" can mean being able to do ta and titi (doo doo de...whatever) rhythms, or So Mi songs. Not that they are reading full symphonies!

Third graders being able to describe music can mean that they are able to label slow and fast songs, loud and soft songs, etc. Give them a paragraph "form&quo...See More

Sep 28, 2016

Anne You have to meet them where they're at! If they can't do
the 3rd grade things yet, you need to teach them all the
things they need to do to get to that level. If that means
starting with the 1st grade standards, start there!

When I start at a new school, I always give an assessment
so that I know what they know and don't. That...See More

Sep 29, 2016

I need help with texture

by Brett

Sep 20, 2016

I need to know if the song World of Rain by Carlos Nakai the flute version is monophonic or polyphonic.

One sound or many? If all the instruments/parts are doing the same thing: it is mono (one) sound.

If there are different parts layering together, it is many (poly) sounds.

So - what do you hear?

n 9/20/16, Brett wrote: > I need to know if the song World of Rain by Carlos Nakai > the flute version is monophonic or polyphonic.

Sep 20, 2016

Why Learn Music? -- 'Make the Case' Contest!

Sep 20, 2016

Why Learn Music? -- 'Make the Case' Contest! Check it out here: http://www.stringquest.com/make-the-case

Mr.Leopold's Music Classroom Online

Sep 18, 2016

I have redesigned my 15 year old site at http://www.shnubis.com - come by and tell me what you think!

Thanks,

Dan

by Music1

Sep 6, 2016

Hi!

I am trying to find bins for my room to store small percussion. I'd like it to look uniform and am wondering what brand you use or how you store your insts. I want to keep a cover/lid on the bins.

Thanks!!!

DonnaR/CA In my 9 years teaching elementary music, I had about 5 different classrooms and each of them had different storage available to me. I had two favorite ways:

My absolute favorite was the year I inherited an old science lab cabinet on wheels. Inside it were shelves and little bins. The shelves held the larger items, and the bins were perfect...See More

Sep 7, 2016

Garland/GA Mine are in 24x14x11 bins (according to the label). Mine are clear and I have several hand drums, maracas, tambourines, and the like. For class sets:I keep my rhythm sticks in a drawstring bag, sleigh bells in a plastic shoebox, and my shaker eggs in a heavy duty ziploc.

On 9/07/16, DonnaR/CA wrote: > In my 9 years teaching elementary ...See More

Sep 7, 2016

Making Deals w/Students is Ineffective

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Sep 4, 2016

Making deals with students is not effective teaching. It teaches students that when they grow up, everything will be negotiable, and they will take no responsibility for their actions or work. (You may find some of the examples in the article silly and funny, but they are all actual "deals" that have been observed in classrooms.)
...See More

Christmas carols sung in a round

by Gary

Aug 24, 2016

I am looking for Christmas carols that can be sung in a round. or a mixture of carols put together that can be sung together for a procession. Thank You

DonnaR/CA On 8/24/16, Gary wrote: > I am looking for Christmas carols that can be sung in a > round. or a mixture of carols put together that can be > sung together for a procession. Thank You

In one of the Wee Sing books, there's "piggyback" lyrics to the tune of "Row Row Row Your Boat": "ring, ring, ring the bells...See More

Sep 3, 2016

Violin lesson getting interrupted

by Dee

Sep 1, 2016

Hi, I'm a parent wondering what I should do. My child started violin lessons in the summer and almost every lesson, someone comes into the room to ask the teacher a question. This last lesson more than one person did it. The teacher leaves the door open and most of the time, the interruption is by one of her own children or another instructor! Shou...See More

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Ang Please, please don't look for another teacher based on this fact alone. Putting aside the interruptions, which I agree should not be happening, is the teacher working very well with your child? Is your child progressing steadily and demonstrating excitement to play the violin because of this teacher? Teachers are not necessarily switchable, There ...See More Please, please don't look for another teacher based on this fact alone. Putting aside the interruptions, which I agree should not be happening, is the teacher working very well with your child? Is your child progressing steadily and demonstrating excitement to play the violin because of this teacher? Teachers are not necessarily switchable, There has to be a good relationship between the teacher and student for the student to grow as a musician. At the very least, if you switched teachers, the studio won't know why, so they can't remedy the situation with the next students. You must let the teacher know that you consider this a problem, by not saying anything, they will think you are ok with it.

That being said, I would first check the program policies to see how many minutes you are supposed to get - many schools give, for instance, 25 minute lessons in a ½ hour time slot, and 50 minute sessions in a 1 hour time slot. If I t is true that you were being shorted, I would approach the teacher as a confidant. You might say, "I noticed you tend to get interrupted, that must be annoying. I don't know my child gets frustrated with the interruptions. Is there anything I can do during the lesson to help with that?"

Regarding the late start, you might say, "So I noticed that sometimes we don't get to start on time – would I be refunded for the time missed, or when it all adds up to a full lesson, could I get a lesson for free?"

Things don't get fixed by then next two lessons, then talk to the program director.

Also, a $30 for a half-hour lesson, and $60 for an hour lesson seems reasonable. Most teachers around here charge $70 - $90 for an hour private lesson.

I hope this was helpful!

On 9/01/16, Dee wrote: > Hi, I'm a parent wondering what I should do. My child > started violin lessons in the summer and almost every > lesson, someone comes into the room to ask the teacher a > question. This last lesson more than one person did it. > The teacher leaves the door open and most of the time, > the interruption is by one of her own children or another > instructor! Should I say something to her, or to the > program director? My instinct is just to find another > teacher. I'm paying her a dollar a minute and I expect > to get my money's worth! Also she starts a few minutes > late but ends on time or even early. Thanks for any and > all replies.

Sep 1, 2016

Dr.J.Rand Certain On 9/01/16, Dee wrote: > Hi, I'm a parent wondering what I should do. My child > started violin lessons in the summer and almost every > lesson, someone comes into the room to ask the teacher a > question. This last lesson more than one person did it. > The teacher leaves the door open and most of the time, > the interruption is b...See More

Sep 1, 2016

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