Unbelievably, it’s already time to start thinking about the end of the school year. But before you can inventory instruments, catalog the music, and do some clean up, you probably still have some goals to accomplish: concerts, reviews, mastery tests, and maybe even having some fun!
The SmartMusic Gradebook turns three!
It’s time for a Birthday Celebration! On April 11, 2007, MakeMusic simultaneously released the SmartMusic Gradebook and the idea of band and orchestra titles that include audio recordings of professional ensembles.
SmartMusic and the Grant Writer (Part 2 of 2)
Last week, we began an interview with Jimi Emery, an educator and technology coordinator at Josiah Bartlett Elementary School (K-8) in Bartlett, NH.
SmartMusic and the Grant Writer (Part 1 of 2)
Through a grant, the teachers at Josiah Bartlett Elementary School (K-8) were able to purchase SmartMusic subscriptions for all of their students – as well as several laptop computers and other technology.
SmartMusic and Block Scheduling
Block scheduling is just one of the many types of scheduling methods we see in schools today. There are even many variations of block scheduling, but a typical example might be for a performance class to meet for 90 minutes every other day, for a total of five class periods over two weeks.
SmartMusic and Going for the Green
Today’s post doesn’t relate to Ireland, golf, or environmental consciousness. It’s about the green color that SmartMusic’s assessment feature uses to indicate correctly played notes.
SmartMusic and the Secret Ingredient
Are you always looking for ways to improve your teaching methods? When I was teaching, I was constantly on the lookout for new instrument pedagogy tricks, tuning procedures, conducting techniques, rehearsal tips, etc.
SmartMusic in College Methods Classes
As part of my work as a SmartMusic Education Specialist, I attend music education conferences across the country, where I enjoy meeting all kinds of delightful people.
Individualized Instruction and Differentiation with the SmartMusic Gradebook
Teachers often ask about SmartMusic and individualized instruction: “If all students get the same assignment, won’t those who progress at different rates be penalized?” Fortunately, the SmartMusic Gradebook lets any assignment be modified to meet the needs of each student in your class.
SmartMusic, Finale, and the School Jazz Ensemble (Part 2)
Last week we began to look at some of the resources SmartMusic can offer to anyone teaching a school jazz ensemble.