Music Ed Magic provides daily music education news and information of interest to band directors, choir directors, and music educators in general as well as their students. Content includes news stories, research, and articles about music education and teaching. http://www.musicedmagic.com Fri, 16 May 2008 02:44:42 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.musicedmagic.com/images/M_images/musicedmagic_promo_logo_stu.jpg http://www.musicedmagic.com Music Ed Magic provides daily music education news and information of interest to band directors, choir directors, and music educators in general as well as their students. Content includes news stories, research, and articles about music education and teaching. http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/10918/276/ The whole debate on whether or not vaccines can cause Autism is finally going to be decided (or not) in nine separate court cases currently making their way through the system. The bigger question is whether the final decisions... Blogs - Tales From The Podium Tue, 13 May 2008 19:12:57 +0100 http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/10917/143/ Going back to college for a Master's Degree is a very personal decision. Family, work, and other obligations can make it almost impossible to find the time and finances to make it happen. The growth and potential of... Teacher Resources - Music in General Sun, 11 May 2008 21:37:19 +0100 http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/10916/135/ Since SmartMusic was first introduced there has been a three way division within the music education community. First come music teachers that shun the idea of using such technology as being either too difficult or unnecessary. The second and most prominent group... Teacher Resources - Computers Fri, 09 May 2008 18:25:04 +0100 http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/10915/276/ I normally don't do articles or blogs on fund raising products but I came across a new take on the old standard of door to door selling of gifts. While it probably isn't for everyone, there is nothing to... Blogs - Tales From The Podium Fri, 09 May 2008 05:57:21 +0100 http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/10914/135/ Looking for a place to download free karaoke songs? This article discusses ways to find the music you want on the Internet and also provides a way to make karaoke songs using music you already own. Teacher Resources - Computers Sat, 03 May 2008 18:35:52 +0100 http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/551/142/ Frederick Chopin was well known as a virtuoso pianist and composer, but little is written about his childhood. This article charts his life from birth to early manhood. Teacher Resources - Music History Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:25:01 +0100 http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/10913/240/ The newest release from eMedia, My Piano is a fun, well thought out software based method for learning piano for the total beginner.   Built for ages 6 and up, this MIDI capable program brings piano instruction to the masses. Computer Software - Learn To Play an Instrument Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:35:15 +0100 http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/10912/276/ I ran across this video this evening while preparing other articles for the site. The film is of a very brave thirteen year old boy striding out onto the British version of American Idol and in front of thousands... Blogs - Tales From The Podium Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:50:35 +0100 http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/10911/142/ The music of Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance is a staple of American graduation ceremonies. From its permiere the march received acclaim and admiration. It was only a matter of time before the music of Pomp and Circumstance became one of the world's most recognizable... Teacher Resources - Music History Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:30:02 +0100 http://www.musicedmagic.com/content/view/559/142/ John Cage broke the mold on what was considered to be music. His compositions using non-musical items led many to argue that his idea of music was not music at all. Teacher Resources - Music History Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:07:37 +0100