Back-to-School 2019 Archives

Reflections on a Teaching Sabbatical

"I'm on sabbatical." I said these words over and over again this past year, explaining to folks why I was suddenly home with my kids and not in the classroom. Since graduating from college in 2007, I have spent every year teaching. Teaching, conducting, writing, studying, planning. [...]

By Sarah Gulish|2019-09-18T14:01:48-05:00September 2nd, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching|0 Comments

Sparking Joy with Choir Binders

My background Theresa Thomasulo I am the type of teacher who will go to great lengths to minimize transitions. Because I love to keep things moving, I try to equip students with helpful resources ahead of time. In my choir classes, one way I do [...]

By Theresa Thomasulo|2019-09-01T13:55:04-05:00September 1st, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Choir, Series, Teaching|0 Comments

Creating and Nurturing a Student-Centered Learning Environment

Some of Steve's student's performing Change can be difficult. But oftentimes, challenging the status quo yields remarkable results. As our traditional definition of teaching and learning continues to transform, what are a few ways we, as music educators, might be able to facilitate these modifications [...]

By Steve Holley|2019-08-30T19:13:15-05:00August 31st, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching|1 Comment

Dear First Year Music Education Student

Welcome to your first year as a music education major, which I promise will be a whirlwind of learning and performing that is both exciting and stressful. In this blog post, I offer four big tips for not only surviving but THRIVING in your first year. Understand [...]

By Martina Vasil|2019-08-30T15:09:06-05:00August 30th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Higher Education, Series, Students|0 Comments

A Regular Teacher in a Not-So-Regular Place

Travel: An Interactive Museum Follow Naarah's adventures on Instagram @callender_abroad Imagine visiting a country with a culture completely different from yours: the food, mannerisms, and societal expectations. In this moment, this life seems exciting, like walking through an interactive museum. You’re encouraged by friends and [...]

By Naarah Callender|2019-08-27T20:06:02-05:00August 29th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching, Teaching Abroad|1 Comment

7 Suggestions for Better Time Management for Music Educator–Entrepreneurs

How To Confront Father Time as Educators What an exciting time it is for all educators! Another fresh year with eager and gifted students who are slightly nervous and shy. Yet, they're excitedly looking to you, the educator, to help them realize their dreams and potential through your [...]

By José Ruiz|2019-09-05T08:22:48-05:00August 28th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Musicians, Series|2 Comments

The Key to a Successful First Year

“The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” - William James Being a first year teacher is hard. There’s a lot to think about and often too little time to prepare. You’ll meet more people and learn more names [...]

By Marissa Guarriello|2019-08-31T17:25:06-05:00August 27th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching|2 Comments

Taking on the New School Year as the Model of Educational Excellence

The struggle is real. School is just around the corner, your classroom is taking shape, and you are in the throes of planning for the new school year and all of its possibilities. In addition to endless to-do lists, you most likely will be required [...]

By Anne Fennell|2019-08-26T11:59:25-05:00August 26th, 2019|Back-to-School 2019, Series, Teaching|0 Comments