1. Music Games for Band and Choir Class
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

There was a time when band and choir teachers focused their rehearsals solely on the music for the next concert.  At the end of the day, the group might be able to play better, but chances were

2. The Child's Singing Voice - Best Musical Instrument
(Teacher Resources/Playing an Instrument)

...Step Up to More Exposure As the child grows to become a teenager, singing is enhanced by groups such as choirs, glee clubs, and even the use of Karaoke.Children should have the opportunity to sing at...

3. Heitor Villa-Lobos
(Teacher Resources/Music History)

...us for his nine suite Bachianas brasileiras ("Brazilian Bach-pieces") and his largest recorded choir count. He was one of the most extraordinary composers of the 20th century who produced mo...

4. The Benefits of Music Education
(Teacher Resources/Advocacy)

...or arts programs in public schools, there is a great need for studying music.  Band, orchestra, and choir all offer students a chance to work together in a social and intellectual group setting a...

5. Duct Tape Lands Choir Trip Chaperones In Sticky Situation
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

Those of us who have spent many long semi-sleepless nights on band trips corraling hormonally challenged teenagers into their hotel rooms can take heart with this story.  Good old duct tape.&nb

6. Can You Really Learn To Play Online?
(Teacher Resources/Playing an Instrument)

... were in school and would like to pick up where they left off. Another 30 million or so sing in a church choir, a barbershop quartet, or at the very least, in the shower. Out of the 250 million peo...

7. Virtual Classrooms Train Teachers About Discipline
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

...one day wouldn't it be great for new teachers to be able to stand in front of an entire virtual band or choir classroom and learn the basics without having to go through the school of hard knocks a...

8. Unique Fund Raising Program Puts A New Spin On Gift Giving
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

...ct, this Ribbon system is definately a new take on an old, boring system of raising money for your band, choir, or student organization.  Take a closer look at http://www.ordermygift.com .  ...

9. MENC Revamps Web Site For The Better
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

...cap.   The new forum system has been simplified in that it now contains boards for Band, Choir, Orchestra, Higher Ed, General Music, and Future Teachers.  Gone is the old T...

10. Teacher Travel Troubles: Leave Your Laptop At Home
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

... (giving them your passwords, etc).  For any teacher getting ready to take an international band or choir trip (or a personal one) you may want to read on to save yourself a whole lot of headache...

11. Sibelius 5 Review: Music Notation Software
(Computer Software/Music Notation)

...de highly accurate reproductions of world instruments, rock and pop instruments, and even voices for the choir. Part Manipulation and Editing in Sibelius: This feature was actually added to Sibeliu...

12. Away In A Manger- Free Sheet Music
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

This document contains the parts and lyrics to the traditional Christmas carol , Away In A Manger.  Parts are available for all common concert band instruments including flute, clarinet, saxoph

13. 7 Online Promotion Techniques to Boost Attendance at School Band Concerts
(Teacher Resources/Fundraising)

...orporate some interesting 3rd party resources. For example, parents may be interested in university choir events, or upcoming clinics in the area. Catchy Titles: Make sure th...

14. Sibelius 5 Review: Music Notation Software For Everyone
(Teacher Resources/Computers)

... highly accurate reproductions of world instruments, rock and pop instruments, and even voices for the choir. Part Manipulation and Editing in Sibelius: This feature was actually added t...

15. Franz Schubert- Classical Era Composer
(Teacher Resources/Music History)

... Franz Schubert was a child prodigy, advancing through the ranks of music beginning at age eleven as a choir boy in Vienna and venturing on by age eighteen to write such masterpieces of music liter...

16. Dixie - Free Sheet Music
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

In 1859 Daniel Emmett wrote the well known song titled Dixie (originally titled I Wish I Was In Dixie and also known as Dixie's Land).  It immediately became quite popular in the North, and sprea

17. Comprehensive Musicianship-Researching Your Selection
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

Another part of researching your Comprehensive Musicanship Project lesson plan can be a bit more challenging than the basic analysis of the music.   You simply try to find out as

18. No More Practice. No More Homework.
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

...tion about our schools in general.  If students can be successful in such an abstract class as band or choir using little more than the class time they get each day, could other curricular subjects...

19. Angels We Have Heard On High- Free Sheet Music
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

.... Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise. ...

20. A Study Of Academically Talented Students' Participation In Extracurricular Activities
(Teacher Resources/Research)

In this study, we surveyed the participation rates of academically talented students across 9 areas: dance, solo instrument, choral music, band, athletics, student government, academic clubs, ethnic

21. How To Develop Your Ear
(Teacher Resources/Playing an Instrument)

... make in developing their ear for music is that they try to do it in a group setting.  Singing in a choir will not help you develop your ear in the beginning, because you cannot develop your ear ...

22. How to Choose and Buy an Acoustic Guitar
(Teacher Resources/Music in General)

...you will see played around most campfires and parties, and is the one found in most music groups, church choirs, and in the corner of most homes. Guitars come in a very wide range of prices, but wh...

23. Battle Hymn Of The Republic For Voice- Free Sheet Music
(Archived/Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

This article includes links to free public domain sheet music for the voice part of the patriotic song, Battle Hymn of the Republic, written by Julia Ward Howe in 1861. This document includes the

24. MusickEd.com
(Bookmarks:Music Ed Links / Teaching / Music Technology)

...sers to move at their own pace. The software is ideal for individual use or as a supplement to any band, choir or orchestral program. 24/7 online support, interactive glossary and instrument inf...

25. Music Teachers 911
(Bookmarks:Music Ed Links / Music And Education Blogs)

...ctor from Ohio.  He focuses on a variety of topics and has experience teaching band, orchestra, and choir in a variety of situations from elementary to high school.   ...

26. Music Teachers 911
(Bookmarks:Music Ed Links / Music And Education Blogs / Audio and Video Podcasts)

...ctor from Ohio.  He focuses on a variety of topics and has experience teaching band, orchestra, and choir in a variety of situations from elementary to high school.   ...

27. Block Scheduling And Music
(Bookmarks:Music Ed Links / Teaching / Research / Block Scheduling)

The WikiEd listing for the topic of block scheduling in regard to music education.  

28. K-12 Resources for Music Educators
(Bookmarks:Music Ed Links / Teaching)

...ing of links to almost any music education related web site you need.  Indexed by discipline (band, choir, orchestra, or general music). ...

29. The Technology Institute for Music Educators
(Bookmarks:Music Ed Links / Teaching)

The web site of the Technology Institute for Music Education.  A members only web site with information about using and incorporating technology into your music education curriculum.  The si

30. Free-Scores.com
(Bookmarks:Music Ed Links / Sheet Music / Free Sheet Music)

...inks to free downloadable and printable PDF files of hundreds of pieces of public domain music for band, choir, and orchestra.  Also has links to retail music suppliers, accessories, posters, and...