How do you lesson plan? What do your syllabus look like? I taught Band for one year but was very pregnant and very ill so I pretty much flew by the seat of my pants. I am wanting to be a little bit more prepared this time.
Disclaimer - I’m not a music teacher. But I am the secretary of an NFP association for Music Teachers and just found myself taking on the role of editor of our quarterly member magazine.
Im specifically curious and interested in any hot topics, issues or challenges that teachers are having to face currently, and if there might be some to potentially research further to include in our next issue.
Or additionally, I am open to any topic or subject that might be of particular interest or relevance to music teachers, both as classroom and private studio teachers.
Am based in Australia.
Thanks!
I am looking for some ideas for a "music fun and games" class as well as a conducting class.
In a couple of weeks, I am teaching at a local summer music camp. I will be running sectionals, teaching classes during the day and doing dorm duties at night. This is my second year doing it. Last year, i wasn't really sure what to teach so it was mostly just presentations and videos on various topics in music.
This year, I have signed up to teach a "music fun and games" class as well as a "conducting class." I teach 3 fifty minute periods each day of camp and all my classes are for junior highers.
I am looking for some fun interactive ideas and activities I can bring to the kids. I am teaching in a small lecture hall on campus and will have almost no access to instruments. I may be able to get some orff instruments and boomwhackers and maybe a keyboard. But mostly, I won't really have anything.
Please reply with as many ideas as you can.
Thankyou.
What are some things to include in your interview binders? I have my resume, letters of recommendation, lesson plans, teaching materials, and thank you notes from previous students. I’m wondering if I’m missing anything else.
Hi, I am a music education major with a very busy schedule. A part of being a music major is taking many classes for about one credit each to fit all the classes I need into my degree. This fall, I'm taking 11 classes and I'm on the eboard of a club. So I'd be ending my day very late (8-8:30pm) Monday-Thursday. The jobs on my campus are few and far between because I don't have work-study and rarely fit my schedule. I've been trying to conceptualize when I could work and its been very difficult and I need to get a job. Is there anyone who has had a similar experience to me and can suggest a part time job that would work with my schedule?
Edit: thanks so much for your guys’ helpful replies! It’s nice to know people are in/have been in the same situation as me :)
I am a band director with 10 years experience and for many reasons, I plan on moving to a different state to better my situation at the end of the 26-27 school year. The thing is, since my immediate family is so small rn (just single me and my retired mom) theoretically, I could move anywhere in the US and plant my roots. I have plenty of time to get certified in various places. I need recommendations from real people. COL is always a worry. I guess I am just looking for stability. Places where music education is actually valued and exists K-12th grade.
Ive taught 1A competitive Marching, Concert Band, Jazz, Guitar Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. Ill admit Im a little burned out with marching, but thats mostly due to my district/situation (Probably why Im shying away from Texas). Jazz, Concert Band and Guitar are my main stays. Thank you so much!
i’m turning 14 and i asked my dad for a cello. he laughed and said no bc “i would leave it on the floor or jsut not use it” which is bull! sure i did things like that with toys like 5(!!!) years ago. i’m a lot more mature than when i was 9
as i mentioned im gonna b 14 i can’t get a job! well not where i live. i can’t babysit around my neighborhood as i live in an area with older people. and i certainly wouldn’t be allowed to babysit the month old baby near us.
i want a beginner cello soooo badly! i may jst try and save money, starting with my birthday money. but all the cellos are SO expensive!
i have $8 to my name - i spent all of it on jjk manga- i cant afford a $200 cello! and some are much better quality but like $1000!!! i never even held that much cash in my hands b4!!
what do i do?? any helpful advice would be very appreciated
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Pretty much what the title says. I direct a high school advanced vocal jazz ensemble and I’m looking for SSAATB pieces for our winter concert as we’re very treble heavy this coming school year (8 sops, 8 altos, two tenors, two basses) It’s a performing arts school so the kids are very talented and can handle hard stuff. Let me know if you have any suggestions!
Hello! I am looking for some additional schools to participate in my final masters project.
This is targeted at middle or high school programs. The project would involve playing a specific piece for an October concert.
Requirements:
Group to play the specific grade 2-2.5 piece
Rehearse and perform as part of normal concert cycle.
Concert has to be in October.
All you have to do is fill out a survey before and after the concert cycle and you will get a free licensed copy of the piece.
If interested I will share the more formal (longer) write up with specifics directly to you.
Thank you!
Hey y'all!
I'm a second-year Music Ed student going into my second year as a tech with a marching band nearby, and I was wanting some advice on how to be a better instructor. My biggest issue, I feel like, is that I struggle to put what I know into words, if that makes any sense? I also just feel awkward teaching as well, though I believe that is just mostly because I am so new to things.
I can add more if needed, but thank y'all in advance!
Hi there, for reference, I'm a senior in high school and am likely going into music education, as most of my life has revolved around music. I also am in my school's marching, concert, and jazz band. I play a few instruments, so I have a pretty decent understanding of music theory. (Although I could use a bit of work for intervals and recognizing chords, as piano isn't one of my strong suits). I have also wanted to be an educator for a while now. (I was previously looking into either history or physics on the post-secondary level.) So, I wanted to see if there might be any tips for people looking to go into music education.
At the risk of sounding like a college essay, music has been the most important thing in my life for as long as I can remember. It’s also the only thing I’ve been able to consistently get better at and understand to the point that I can study it in college and do better than most people. I’m a jazz pianist with really strong ear training and working on reading sheet music, which I am confident I will eventually be able to do fluently.
I’ve found that I love performing, but I also really love talking about music, and I can talk about it with people that have a ton of experience and that have none at all and still have a meaningful conversation. This, combined with the fact that it seems like the most stable career to be found in music, is why I want to go into music education. It’s something that I genuinely think I could be good at and that I could use to make a positive impact on the world.
The thing that scares me is that depending on what the world looks like when I graduate, the one thing I really want to do and think I’m capable of doing might not be a viable career path, and I don’t know how to deal with that stress at times. I’ve had dreams of teaching at the university level but I’ve also had people tell me that there’s not even close to a guarantee of that ever happening. It’s incredibly saddening to hear this and I’m wondering what people here’s experience has been and what I can do to help myself out.
what are Thomann brand violins are like currently? I’m intrigued by imported instruments hand adjusted in Western Europe.
Not the black rose or other painted models lol Or the least expensive.
What about the aria?
The 5 string? Has anyone had recent experience with this brand in that range ?
If i have a bachelors degree in music production can i teach? or do you need a specific music education degree
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There's been an absolute flood of posts asking questions about the profession with the subtext of promoting apps and other digital projects. Even just a month ago, this wasn't nearly as bad. Can we please get rid of posts that are self-promoting? I'd rather discuss music teaching in a music education sub.
Last time I posted on this forum, I couldn’t passed my Music Ec. But I passed it and even got a job before I even passed it! So i’m excited!!
I am going to be a K-5th Elementary Music Teacher at a Title 1, and I would really love advice on what to buy for my classroom, and what I can do to really connect with kids because their previous music is not really out of the picture. They got a promotion at the middle school we feed at.
Thank you!
I've been applying for teaching jobs for the last 3 years and still nothing. I even had a long term sub position most of this year, applied for the position when it opened up, and still nothing. I'm officially giving up so I would love to know what else I can do with a music ed degree besides subbing until I die
so i love music as much if not more than the next guy, blah blah blah whole life story. i want to go into music ed. i’ve had this planned since around 7th grade.. but (dun dun DUNNNN) every director i’ve had has told me not to. My middle school director said it sucked and the government is bad, and my highschool director told me that it’s not worth it.. is it really that bad? should i just go into a different music major? (i dont want to)
Hi .
I graduated in music Ed with a k-12 endorsement back in 2008.
Then I became a stay at home Mom. Now my youngest is finally going to preschool for half the day, and I'm starting to think, " wow I'd love to try and get back into music Ed".
I have some problems though. First, my certificate is expired. Second, moving is not feasible right now, and there are no music jobs near me that I'm aware of. Third, even if there were, we live next to a college, and all those college graduates are going to look a lot better than me when they apply for the same jobs.
So I'm trying to figure out how I can get in. I know one of the local highschools could desperately use at least an aid, and many of the elementary schools don't have a music teacher at all. I could volunteer to help in those settings. I can't sub unless it's only for a half day.
I'm trying to start the ball rolling, since I'd rather wait until my baby is in full day before getting a real job. But before I put my heart and soul into this I'm just wondering:
Has anyone here gone a non traditional route like this and actually gotten a job?
And do you have any advice?
Should I try and renew my certificate before even contemplating trying to get a job?
Thanks for your thoughts on this.