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Purposeful Pathways, Part 1: Abundant Possibilities:

Purposeful Pathways, Part 1: Abundant Possibilities:

by Jennifer Shaw | Oct 30, 2024 | Lessons, Product Reviews | 0 comments

Imagine:  Just before walking out of the building on the last day of school, eager to greet your well deserved summer, you’re informed by your principal that you will be teaching a different grade next year, in addition to what you already teach (cue the distressed...
Percussive Play:  Building Rhythmic Skills Through Partwork, Poetry, and Movement By Roger Sams and Michael Vasquez

Percussive Play: Building Rhythmic Skills Through Partwork, Poetry, and Movement By Roger Sams and Michael Vasquez

by Jennifer Shaw | Sep 7, 2024 | Lessons, Product Reviews | 0 comments

It’s the start of the year!  You can’t wait to pull out instruments! You question whether or not to bring out the big instruments…maybe work up to them. Starting the year slowly and surely by introducing unpitched percussion (UPP) can be a great way to ease into...
Building Your Classroom Instrumentarium:  Recorders!

Building Your Classroom Instrumentarium: Recorders!

by Jennifer Shaw | Sep 7, 2024 | Building Your Classroom Instrumentarium, Product Reviews | 0 comments

Recorders!  It had such a positive impact on my elementary music experience that it’s to blame for starting me on my musical path!  The rest is history, and here I am, full circle as an elementary music teacher! Now, I know you’re excited and committed to...
Building Your Classroom Instrumentarium:  Mallets For Barred Instruments

Building Your Classroom Instrumentarium: Mallets For Barred Instruments

by Jennifer Shaw | Sep 7, 2024 | Building Your Classroom Instrumentarium, Product Reviews | 0 comments

Mallets make a difference….a big difference!  The mallets you choose to use will affect everyone’s overall playing and listening experience. When it comes to selecting mallets, both teachers and students prioritize two important factors:     how the mallet feels in...
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