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You found The Nottelmann Blog, exclusively for music educators! We currently feature 179 postings – articles, videos, podcasts! Search by TEACHING AREA, CATEGORY, KEYWORD. Since you’re ALWAYS LEARNING, we’re ALWAYS ADDING MORE!
NOTE: our posts do not necessarily appear in chronological order, as some are ordered according to the season.
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TITLE: Music Education Mentoring in Missouri – A Crucial Program
SOURCE: Ray Benton
FORMAT: Podcast
DATE: October 17, 2019
A Podcast Interview with Steve Litwiller, MMEA Mentoring Chair – by Ray Benton – An Exclusive podcast from Nottelmann Music – Did you know that forty-four percent of new teachers leave teaching within five years? Learn how MMEA Mentoring Chair Steve Litwiller and educators in this program are making a real difference! If you’re a Missouri Music Educator and new […]
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TITLE: Expanding the Learning Power of Music Through Multi-Media
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: ARTICLE VIDEO
DATE: October 17, 2019
Here’s a brief article and quick video, loaded with interesting ideas regarding technology and multimedia. Curated from The NAMM Foundation – by Philip Nash – The contemporary student comes to the classroom with a sophisticated knowledge of computers. It is vital that we creatively approach and utilize the application of available technology to engage students and enhance learning. Multimedia […]
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TITLE: Preparing for the First Concert of the Year
SOURCE: Nottelmann Music
FORMAT: Article
DATE: October 16, 2019
This important article is from Nottelmann Music clinician Joe Pappas. Music Educators, do you include these key considerations when you prepare that first concert of the year? Share and comment below! Student preparation for the first concert of the year can be stressful to all. As a director, new or seasoned, we always feel the pressure preparing the music and […]
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TITLE: Tim Lautzenheiser Speaks on the Power of Learning
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Video
DATE: October 15, 2019
Curated from Conn-Selmer’s CSI Connect – by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser – Conn-Selmer’s VP of Education, Tim Lautzenheiser, encourages us to discover the power of learning and the reason there is no end to power of music in our students lives.
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TITLE: 10 Easy Ear-Training Exercises for Choir
SOURCE: Ray Benton
FORMAT: Article | ra
DATE: October 15, 2019
Great info here for choir directors. Read on, pass on to colleagues. Curated from Smartmusic’s Music Educator Blog – by Andy Beck. As a former high school choir director, I recognize both the challenges and rewards of teaching aural skills within the context of large group rehearsals. While time is often tight, and concert schedules tend to dictate priorities, there […]
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TITLE: Music Ed Mentor Bonus Podcast: Grants – How to Get What You Want
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Podcast
DATE: October 14, 2019
So many of our customers have success stories from applying for grants. Here’s how to have yours! Curated from The Music Educator Blog – by Elisa Janson Jones – Have you ever wished you could just wave a magic wand and have someone give you everything you’ve ever wanted for your music program? What would you ask for? What would […]
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TITLE: 3 Benefits of Being a Google Certified Educator as a Music Teacher
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: October 7, 2019
Curated from Midnight Music, a site dedicated to educating the music educator on how to implement technology – by Sarah Joncas – There are many benefits to becoming a Google Certified Educator. For music teachers, the Google Certified Educator program offers relevant professional development. It also helps teachers gain new technology knowledge and apply that knowledge to their own teaching […]
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TITLE: Guitar (and Ukulele) Class in The Last Frontier State
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT:
DATE: October 2, 2019
Curated from NAfME Council for Guitar Education – By Thomas Amoriello Jr. – For our music educators looking to enhance or incorporate a guitar or ukulele class in their schools. Kiel Schweizer is currently teaching the East High School Guitar Program for the Anchorage School District and recently created and implemented a new high school ukulele curriculum. His high school […]
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TITLE: How to use Google Classroom to Submit Recorded Singing and Playing Assignments
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: September 27, 2019
Curated from Midnight Music – by Sarah Taylor – Streamlining student data collection the easy way One afternoon, I was sitting at my desk in my chorus classroom. My 6th graders had just left. The high school girls ensemble was after my planning period. I was preparing for a meeting with my administrator who wanted an update on my data-driven […]
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TITLE: Bridging The Gap between Middle School and High School – Part 1: What DIRECTORS Can Do
SOURCE: Curated
FORMAT: Article
DATE: September 26, 2019
Tips For Ensuring A Seamless Music Education Experience, Curated from the Music Achievement Council and the NAMM Foundation – Students continue to participate in our music education programs because they cannot imagine school without the meaningful engagement that our courses provide. Yet, for one reason or another, not all of our students continue their participation throughout their high school years. […]
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