Few roles demand as much passion and dedication as that of a music educator. Their commitment to inspiring young minds and nurturing a love for music is immense; yet, beneath the joy of performances and watching students’ growth, quiet exhaustion can often settle in.
Spring break has come and gone, and while the respite from the day-to-day happenings of middle school is much appreciated, it is tough to quiet the band director’s brain and not look to the final weeks of school ahead.
We’re back with another round of exciting updates to the MakeMusic Cloud library! Whether you’re planning your next performance or just looking for something new to practice, there’s plenty to discover in this month’s additions.
We’re searching for a music educator who ignites a love of music in their students to receive our first ever ✨Spark Award✨ presented by MakeMusic and Alfred Music.
Scales are a musician’s vocabulary. Scales allow instrumentalists to connect with their instruments, just like learning to read connects the child to the world around them.
Optimism is looking for the good in situations and believing things will work out for the best. Maintaining an attitude of optimism can be challenging, but it is essential to successful teaching.
Spring break is a breath of fresh air for teachers. After months of dedicated work and nurturing young minds, it’s essential to take time off and recharge.
*When we say “Explosion,” we don’t mean “explosive” like BOOM—no pyrotechnics involved. We’re talking about the kind of “blowing up” that makes your admin ask, “How in the world did you fit 500 kids in one rehearsal room?” or “Are we going to need to check the fire code AGAIN???” or “WHY IS EVERY SINGLE KID CARRYING AN INSTRUMENT INTO THE SCHOOL RIGHT NOW?!?!”
If you’re not *YET* using these viral, explosive, fire-code-defying recruitment hacks, then this is your sign to get out your to-do list and get going!
Building strong relationships with your campus and district administrators is one of the most important steps to running a successful music program.
Recently, I attended my 50th high school reunion, accompanied by my long-time friend and fellow high school flutist, whom I met on the very first day of band camp.