Spotlights & Tips
Popular Director Tips – Dean Westman: Focus On Others
Today’s spotlight is a great reminder for all of us and it comes from Dean Westman, Director of Orchestras at Avon High School. Dean talks with us about how he goes about focusing on others and by doing that, everything typically comes into it’s proper place. We hope...
Popular Director Tips – Chris Wing: Find A Mentor
Back in November of 2017 we interviewed Mr. Chris Wing, Director of Bands at Greenfield Central High School. His take on having a mentor to talk with occasionally about his program proved to be one of our most popular tips of the year. We hope you enjoy this popular...
Popular Director Tips – Heather Nieto: Be Flexible
Mrs. Heather Nieto joined us on the Spotlight last September. Heather teaches orchestra at Belzer Middle School in Lawrence Township and her tip on being flexible was one of our most popular for last school year. Thanks for joining us again!
Music Truths
Teens Music Teacher As Role Model and Friend
Teens described their music teachers as encouraging, motivating and acting as both role models and friends that can be trusted for listening and giving advice. ~ Shehan Campbell, Patricia. Adolescents' Expressed Meanings of Music In and Out of School
The Arts Motivates Kids To Stay In School
Students indicate that arts participation motivates them to stay in school, and that the arts create a supportive environment that promotes constructive acceptance of criticism and one in which it is safe to take risks. ~ (Source: Barry N., Taylor K., and K. Walls...
Music Teaches That Perseverance Is Essential
"When a child picks up a violin for the first time, she/he knows that playing Bach right away is not an option; however, when that child practices, learns the skills and techniques and doesn't give up, that Bach concerto is that much closer. In an increasingly...
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