For our Bluesky #MusicEd folks, here is my latest for #ConcertBand…
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For our Bluesky #MusicEd folks, here is my latest for #ConcertBand…
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Each day we study a Musician of the Day. Today: Linda Ronstadt. I always give them three things to remember: 1. Queen of Rock 2. Mexican heritage 3. a VOICE youtu.be/e0vJNp5asqc?... #musiced
Smiling conductor raising a hand before a choir; quote: “When you come to make music with people, it is getting to know them on a level that I don't think anything else can provide.” Sing Up Foundation logo.
1-1 singing sessions can be a powerful way to support young people’s mental health. It builds trust, confidence and offers a gentler, individualised route into vocal expression. Learn more about key considerations here: https://f.mtr.cool/slefqkyxgy
#VocalTutor #VocalCoach #MusicEd #ArtsandHealth
Smiling conductor raising a hand before a choir; quote: “When you come to make music with people, it is getting to know them on a level that I don't think anything else can provide.” Sing Up Foundation logo.
1-1 singing sessions can be a powerful way to support young people’s mental health. It builds trust, confidence and offers a gentler, individualised route into vocal expression. Learn more about key considerations here: https://f.mtr.cool/qzvouvympx
#VocalTutor #VocalCoach #MusicEd #ArtsandHealth
Win of the day: highschool kid came to show me the first song they finished recording (first draft) for their album/senior project. #MusicEd #TheMainThing #Music
This week's #drumming tips:
-How to figure out what to practice
-How do you break down a difficult drum part?
-How to balance practicing multiple techniques
-These are better than practicing with a metronome
#drumline #drummer #drums #drumlesson #musiced
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New for full orchestra.
“Cry of the Mourning Dove” employs the bird’s sorrowful five-note song as a basis for the melodic and harmonic elements of the piece.
#musiced #orchestra #strings #composition
A blue graphic introducing Richard Mabbott as the Head of Music Service at Services For Education. The image includes a biography detailing Richard's expertise in Music Education, alongside a headshot of Richard.
Following our recent spotlight on our School Support Lead, Jo Perrin, we’re heading over to our #MusicService to introduce the person leading the way: Richard Mabbott.
Learn more about our Music Service here 👉 buff.ly/zgtG4ne
#MusicED
When opening "New Classical" playlists, I mutter: "Where are today’s sounds?" This isn’t just a playlist issue, it’s systemic. If classical music only preserves the past, it risks losing the future. #ClassicalMusic #SystemsChange #MusicEd #Futurism #Leadership #Sustainability #Engagement #Advocacy
Professor Daisy Fancourt shines a light on the hard science behind the magic of what we feel when we engage in artistic activities like singing—drawing on studies using neuroimaging, physiological monitoring, blood samples, wearable sensors and more. #Research #Singing #ArtsandHealth #MusicEd
Here Sean Lebrun is largely speaking about official curriculum w some
Interesting points about being able to respond to students’ needs through music curriculum #MusicEd
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Just had a very productive convo w some #MusicEd students about AI & reading & engaging w texts & how if you are relying on AI to identify key points & don’t go further you are hanging out w recall & other lower order thinking aspects of Bloom’s (revised) taxonomy
Popular music education folks of Bluesky - which lightweight DAW are you using with your kiddos?
Bandlab? GarageBand? Soundtrap? Tracktion?
I know my opinions, but want some more input for my Music Tech class. Let me know!
#musiced #musiceducation #musicsky
Designing & developing music curriculum can be fun!
Subscribe to “Imagining Possibilities For Music Learning & Teaching” a #MusicEd podcast to strengthen your music curriculum chops: imagining-possibilities.captivate.fm/listen
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"ABRSM sounds like a disease," my nephew just said. He's right. The UK is manic about measurement. We test children more frequently, more intensively, harder, younger and for longer than *any other children in the world*. #PianoTeaching #MusicEd theconversation.com/even-more-te...
Music is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. It has the ability to allow the soul of a human being to create something that has never before existed. This is the power of music. The power to heal, to remember, to honor, and to bless the world. 🙏🏻 #JoyTrain #hope #healing #musiced
How do lesson plans relate to music curriculum?
Check out Episode 1: Perspectives on Music Curriculum w Emily Bilodeau.
"Imagining Possibilities For Music Learning and Teaching" a #MusicEd podcast
Https://evantobias.net/podcast
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New #MusicEd podcast live today evantobias.net/podcast/
🎶 Inclusive music education grows when ideas are shared.
Join Rhonda Fuelberth, PhD at the next ISME Café Online (Feb 7).
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔁 RT to share with music educators, researchers & students who shouldn’t miss this.
#ISME #MusicEd #InclusiveEducation
Music is one of the most beautiful of God’s creations. The magic of it is that new music is still being created. We will never exhaust the possibilities of what can be created by the human soul. 🙏🏻 #JoyTrain #hope #healing #musiced #mindful #spiritual #FridayMotivation
Excited to launch, 'Imagining Possibilities for Music Learning & Teaching" a new #MusicEd podcast Sat. 1/31 to support music educators design, update, expand, & transform music classes, ensembles, & programs.
I built a Google Sheet that:
1. Pulls names from a Reg Form automatically
2. Does the math for you
3. Ranks students instantly
Created by a Tech Chair, for non-techie directors.
Grab the template here!
#musiced #choir
If all the music notation in the world disappeared and there were no sheets, no staff, no tab or anything, how would your practice as a music teacher change?
What about in band, orchestra, or choir?
#musicedtiptuesday #hottaketuesmused
#musiced #teachingmusic
Whether you're an experienced practitioner or brand new, whether you use singing or you're curious about it - we want to hear from you.
Let's build the support system you actually need. 🎵
bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026
#musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky
48 hours left on our practitioner survey. Here's why it matters (and why we need YOU) 🧵
bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026
#musiced #musiceducation #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth
Music classes should be more like art classes. Playing the rep in large groups is important, but so is creating and if we don't make time for it every day, it is less likely to happen.
#musicedtiptuesday #hottaketuesmused #musiced
I'll be presenting at ISME in Montreal during the very first K-12 Symposium as part of the conference. Who's with me? Would love to be able to meet some folks there.
#musiced #teachingmusic #musedchat #musicedconference #musiceducation #isme2026
Your voice matters. 🎤
We need your insights on children's mental health & singing.
7-minute survey closes Jan 17.
Your insights inform our State of Play 2025 report.
https://bit.ly/SUFSurvey2026
#PractitionerVoice #musiced #singingforhealth #singingforwellbeing #artsinhealth #edusky #creativehealth
Discuss:
Should we be playing the music of musicians with controversial pasts? Why or why not?
What if students are requesting it?
#musicedtiptuesday #hottaketuesmused #musiced