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veterans day program

by lis

Aug 17, 2014

Any cool ideas for a veterans day program? I have a few patriotic songs in mind. I'm thinking of a simple poem or lines my third graders can say.

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Anne I found a vocal setting of the Pledge that's nice and partners with America the Beautiful. My room is in total disarray right now because it's my 1st day back. I'll post the arranger/publisher when I find it!

I work with their language arts teacher and art teacher to create illustrated cinquains on the subjects of America, Freedom, etc.

Aug 20, 2014

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wayne On 8/17/14, lis wrote: > Any cool ideas for a veterans day program? I have a few > patriotic songs in mind. I'm thinking of a simple poem or > lines my third graders can say.

Aug 27, 2014

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electric piano

by dl

Aug 18, 2014

What is the best electric piano I can get for $1000.00 or less. I have $1000 to spend and am looking for an electric piano. I would have to include shipping and handling in the $1000. Any suggestions?

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Gary,WA Yamaha DGX 650 has weighted keys with a great feel and great piano sound. It also has hundreds of other sounds. You can get it from Kraft music online for $800 with free shipping. You probably want to order a better sustain pedal (FC4 metal pedal)for $30 or get the LP7 triple pedal board (plastic pedals) that hook solidly to the keyboard along with...See More

Aug 21, 2014

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Bw We just bought a Casio Privia 350 bundle with furniture stand for $1000 from Kraft. Other than the fact that it's not acoustic, I am pleased. It's portable, midi capable, and I can see the kids easily. My acoustic went to the middle school whose piano was HORRID. I don't play that often with my K-2s, so the pluses of a keyboard outweighed the minus...See More

Aug 25, 2014

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can't believe I have to travel for 1 class

by anon

Aug 18, 2014

I was told by my new principal that all of our specialists would be traveling to another building for 1 class per week. ok, are they really trying to fill our time or what? we are down 1 section each of kinder and 1st this year and goodness gracious we would have some extra time in our schedule (last year we had to do lunch duty). we were told befo...See More

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Gary,WA 6 of our 8 music teachers travel to 2 or 3 buildings every day. But we get a minimum of 30 minutes of planning time and 30 minute lunch. I used to travel to 4 buildings every day - that's a killer. Some teachers get an hour plan and longer lunch. Do you get plan time?

Aug 21, 2014

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anon On 8/21/14, Gary,WA wrote: > 6 of our 8 music teachers travel to 2 or 3 buildings every > day. But we get a minimum of 30 minutes of planning time and > 30 minute lunch. I used to travel to 4 buildings every day - > that's a killer. Some teachers get an hour plan and longer > lunch. Do you get plan time?

Hi we do get plannin...See More

Aug 21, 2014

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PTO MUSIC PERFORMANCE

by PEGGY

Aug 15, 2014

I WAS TOLD EARLIER THIS WEEK, I HAVE TO PREPARE FOR A PTO MUSIC PERFORMANCE IN TWO WEEKS. YIKES. WHAT CAN I DO?

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fwiw Open the meeting with the pledge of allegiance and have the students sing a patriotic song: You're a Grand Old Flag, etc.

If you have multiple classes, have each class sing one song on their one, and one combined to fill more time.

On 8/15/14, PEGGY wrote: > I WAS TOLD EARLIER THIS WEEK, I HAVE TO PREPARE FOR A PTO > MUSIC P...See More

Aug 15, 2014

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Garland/GA atriotic, that is always my standby.

Aug 15, 2014

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MS Gen Music

by Sara

Aug 11, 2014

I have recently accepted a position at a private K-8 school. I have only taught K-5... I'm a little nervous about middle school. Any MS teachers out there? I'd love some advice on dealing with middle schoolers, curriculum, grading... Just any advice you have.

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Eileen Welcome to the K-8 club! I teach Prek-8 at an independent Jewish day school. Continuing from 5 with basic concepts but branching into more technically challenging activites and small group work is a start. I do World Music Drumming and guitar with an Orff approach, will be incorporating more movement and creative group work with form and dynamics u...See More

Aug 11, 2014

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Sara Thank you Eileen! I am at a Catholic school and am definitely a fish out of water! My students will come to music twice a week! Eeeek. I'm interested in behavior management, middle school lesson plans, and how to assess. I've never given actual grades before (other than S, N, U, and E) ... ugh.

Aug 12, 2014

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Classroom music magazines

by Jim

Jul 30, 2014

I am teaching Grades 4-7 for the first time this year...previously 3-5. I wanted your advice on which classroom magazine you prefer-Music Alive, Music Express or Music K-8? Thanks in advance for opinions.

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wayne On 8/04/14, lis wrote:

I received a sample copy of Activate from Heritage Music(K-6th) in the mail today. I've never used this...has anyone tried this one...what are your thoughts?

> music express is more of a music ed magazine and is age- > appropriate for the kids. It's very up to date. K-8 always has > one or two thing...See More

Aug 6, 2014

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lis Wayne, I tried out the Pharrell Williams "Happy" song as suggested by this month's Activate with my 4th graders this past week...first week of school. The children really loved it. They GOT the ABAB form quickly and it was fun. I'll do the C part later. On 8/06/14, wayne wrote: > On 8/04/14, lis wrote: > > I received a sample copy of Activ...See More

Aug 10, 2014

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I need choir advice, please

by John

Aug 4, 2014

Hello!

I need your advice, please. I am the new elementary choir teacher at a school system in middle America that offers band, orchestra, and choir in the elementary grades as a class. Because of this, choir is a very low draw, and will probably continue to be low.

This year I have 6 4th graders and 8 5th graders, who each get t...See More

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John Yes, agreed.

Since I have such a short period of performance time, I was thinking of having the whole group sing 2-3 pop songs for the performance.

Then I can focus most of my class on what you stated: rounds, partner songs, and ostinati.

I have a LOT of partner song collections and a few round collections.

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Aug 4, 2014

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bec In my opinion, most pop songs are not appropriate for children - pitched too low, impossible ranges, and if they emulate the original singers, too much yelling. Accompaniment tracks for these songs often drown out the singers. You owe it to your students to teach them quality music where they can learn to sing in their head voices, with good techni...See More

Aug 10, 2014

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Question about Teaching Basic Piano

by Sydney

Aug 3, 2014

Hi! My name is Sydney and I'm new here! I'm mainly a guitarist but I've been playing piano for 14 years now. I recently just got picked up at a studio to teach both guitar and piano. I'm very excited. I was wondering if everyone could give me some advice on how to teach basic piano. I know from the beginning I will begin with explaining the musical...See More

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Advice While we can certainly give pointers here, my biggest advice would be to get a music education degree if you don't already have one. After all, if one is going to do a job - doesn't it make sense to get the full training considered the standard for that job?

In the meantime, check out the available basic series of piano books. They really ...See More

Aug 3, 2014

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Garland/GA I recommend buying a book series or several to give yourself a starting point. If you still want to create your own curriculum, so be it, but this is my 10th year teaching and I use a book series as the basis for my students. I second the other poster on getting a degree, it will help your teaching!

Aug 5, 2014

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intervals

by mio

Jul 17, 2014

May I please get aid?

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fwiw Not sure your question exactly, but what people generally get confused on is that there is no zero in musical intervals.

Start on a note and sing 123 - - that is a third. (you might think of it as two notes up the scale, but since there is no zero, it is a third)

Sing 12345 - - the beginning and ending notes are a 5th apart.
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Jul 17, 2014

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deecee There'a a song about intervals in current issue of MusicK-8 wwwdotmusick8dotcom

On 7/17/14, fwiw wrote: > Not sure your question exactly, but what people generally get > confused on is that there is no zero in musical intervals. > > Start on a note and sing 123 - - that is a third. (you might > think of it as two notes up th...See More

Aug 5, 2014

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Ensemble /orchestra pieces for primary school

by Rhiannon

Jul 29, 2014

Hi all, I'm looking for fun and varied ensemble pieces that have been tried and tested with a group of 7-11 year olds. Anything from classical to pop and musicals/soundtracks welcome. Anything you thought worked really well.

Thanks!

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