You already know the job description doesn’t capture half of it.
Yes, you’re a music educator, but you’re also a counselor, mediator, mentor, coach, cheerleader, schedule-juggler, and, on some days, a miracle worker.
The First Weeks of Choir Rehearsal Plans: Sorted!
The first few weeks of choir class set the tone for the entire year, and those first few minutes set the tone for the rest of class.
October 2024 Repertoire Update
It’s been another busy month for new repertoire on MakeMusic Cloud! We’re excited to share 258 new interactive tracks, representing 125 new publications.
Music for the Holidays
As the season approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare for your December concerts! Browse holiday music for concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and choir that is available in MakeMusic Cloud with these playlists full of holiday cheer.
Teaching Concert Music or the Method Book
Do I teach concert music or the method book? It’s a conversation I have with colleagues all the time and it’s something I ask myself each day in the classroom.
What If Students Programmed Your Next Concert?
Imagine a conversation like this in your classroom:
Director: Today I propose to do something for you that none of your other teachers will ever do.
Browse and Select State Lists in MakeMusic Cloud
As music educators, we understand the immense value of providing our students with comprehensive resources that enable them to excel in their musical journey.
Power Up! Smart Solutions for Solo Contest
Alicia DeSoto & Chris Meredith are currently band directors at Lewisville High School in Lewisville ISD, TX.
We have been using MakeMusic Cloud (formerly SmartMusic) for a number of years now and one of our favorite applications is the impact of providing students with accompaniment tracks for their solos that can be adjusted for the performance speed of each individual performer.
Five Philosophers Consider Jazz Repertoire Selection
Repertoire selection is the most important job of any director. Great repertoire can culminate and demonstrate of all of the learning that has taken place during rehearsals.
They Are What They Eat: Literature Selection
Does curriculum drive literature selection? Or does literature selection drive curriculum?
If choosing one option leaves you feeling a bit uncomfortable or dissatisfied, perhaps you’d agree that there is a two-way flow.