Low Cost MusicTechnology Options For The Music Education Classroom
Low Cost MusicTechnology Options For The Music Education Classroom

Finding ways to stretch your budget in a music classroom is always important and even more so when trying to purchase high tech electronics, software, and other materials.  This article provides an updated list of dozens of different low cost or free alternatives to expensive music education products.  It includes such categories as music notation software, drill design software, special needs hardware, and many more.

 

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The Star Spangled Banner- Free Sheet Music For Band Inst.
The Star Spangled Banner- Free Sheet Music For Band Inst.

This document contains sheet music for all common instruments to play The Star Spangled Banner, also known as the sheet music to the National Anthem of the United States of America. You can view the sheet music online or download the individual parts arranged for all common concert band instruments.  If you do not see your instrument listed please scroll to the bottom of the page and try one of the the other instruments.  Most musicians will be able to find at least one instrumental part that matches their range and preferred key signature.  If you are seeking a simple piano version of the song please select from the voice, trumpet, or alto saxophone versions.

 

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Using Plickers as an Assessment Tool in the Music Education Classroom
Using Plickers as an Assessment Tool in the Music Education Classroom

Music, band, choir, and orchestra classrooms can be huge and assessing the knowledge and retention of individual students in such a large class can be daunting.  Plickers are one of several solutions that can be adapted to work in large groups, making the act of assessing a student’s understanding a little easier and a whole lot faster.  

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Is Marching Band A Sport? Pros, Cons, and a Reality Check
Is Marching Band A Sport? Pros, Cons, and a Reality Check

In recent years the question of whether or not marching band is a sport has been brought up time and time again for various reasons and by various groups.  On one side you have the YES crowd who says that marching band is competitive, physically demanding, and every bit as much a team event as any traditional sporting event.  On the other side of the coin are those who say no, that marching band is NOT a sport and it is a musical pursuit that happens to involve coordinated movements.  Both sides are right, but to make a final decision we need to look deeper into the facts.  Read on to find out what they are!

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Portable Digital Audio Recorder Buying Guide With Reviews
Portable Digital Audio Recorder Buying Guide With Reviews

Scroll down to view the comparison chart of over a dozen different portable digital audio recorders.

Buying a portable digital audio recorder is a major decision.  The balance between price, features, and quality is a fine line that has many different options to choose from.  There are dozens of different models of portable digital audio recorders, some of which have drastically different sets of features yet sell for roughly the same price.  This easy to read head to head comparison chart and guide to many of the more popular portable digital audio recorders is intended to help potential buyers more easily see these differences and make an educated buying decision.

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Apps and More for the Choral Classroom
Apps and More for the Choral Classroom

The number of apps, software, and gadgets available for use in the music classroom continues to grow each year but finding things that can actually be beneficial to your classes grows more and more difficult as well.  We spoke with Dr. Christopher Russell, Director of Choirs at Oltman Middle School in St. Paul Park, Minnesota to get his must-have list of apps.

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The Ultimate Guide To Earning Your Music Degree Online

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I’d like to think I am a fairly well educated musician.  I have a B.A. and an M.A. in my field of expertise, but lately when I was considering going back to earn a few extra credits in a related field I discovered that the online music degree business has really blossomed lately, to the point that it is getting very confusing as to what to take, where to take it, and why you should bother taking it at all.  With dozens of different brick and mortar and online only colleges offering certificates and degrees the question arises of which one should you go with and which one would help you meet your personal and career goals.  

 

 

 

Since I am a fairly experienced writer and researcher I decided to do some leg work and try to figure out the ins and outs of earning a music degree from an online college. This is the first in a series of articles that are intended to help you find the best path to earning your desired music degree online.  Each article will focus on a different step in the process, beginning with this one where we discuss selecting a degree or certificate program that will help you meet your career goals whether they be in music business, theory, composition, or some other related area.  

 

Later articles in the series will expand on the different specializations and career paths that earning a specific degree or certificate can help you get into.  Finally we will talk a bit about specific online music school programs such as Berklee, Full Sail, and others including both those that meet completely online as well as those that work through a mixture of online and on campus class work.  As articles are added to the series they will be listed and linked below.

 

Part 1- This Introduction

Part 2- Narrowing Down Your Online Music Degree Options

Part 3- The Importance of Online College and University Accreditation

Part 4- Earning A Music Certificate from an Online College

Part 5- Earning An Associates Degree in Music  from an Online College

Part 6- Earning A Bachelors Degree in Music Online

Part 7- Earning A Masters Degree in Music Online 

Part 8- How To Pay For Your Online Music School Studies

 

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Earning A Music Degree From Berklee College of Music Online

 

 

By the end of this series the hope is that you will be able to focus in on the best online music school for your particular needs and then use it to help you get started on the career in music that you have always dreamed of.

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