Many teachers are also required to teach jazz ensemble, regardless of their level of experience as a jazz performer. Fortunately there are many resources they can draw from today – including SmartMusic.
SmartMusic and Recruiting
As I began to incorporate SmartMusic into my program, I continually found new ways to use it to my advantage.
Developing Independent Playing with SmartMusic
We all want our students to play independently. When I speak with teachers who haven’t used SmartMusic, they often wonder if SmartMusic practice will result in students who depend on SmartMusic’s accompaniments.
Finding Repertoire
Finding the perfect literature for your group can be a significant challenge. Few can afford to purchase music only to find out later it’s not going to work.
Thanksgiving Break
This time of year reminds me of a predicament I found myself in a few years ago. It was November 2007, and I was, like so many music teachers, preparing my middle school bands for a December concert.
Using SmartMusic Recordings
Remember the first time you recorded your voice and then heard it played back? Was it a big surprise for you?
Meet Martha Boonshaft
This week’s blog features Martha Boonshaft, the third place winner in the “Share Your SmartMusic Story” contest.
Martha received both her degrees from the University of Hartford, with her bachelors from the Hartt School of Music and her masters in educational administration from the School of Education.
Meet Bob Cieslinski
This week’s blog features Bob Cieslinski, the Second Prize Winner in the Share Your SmartMusic Story Contest.
Bob started out on the clarinet in the fourth grade and added the alto saxophone in high school to play in the jazz ensemble.
Have your band students create their own SmartMusic Assignments
I had Finale NotePad installed in the school’s computer labs with the intention of having students use this powerful and low-cost notation software to learn about writing music notation.
Meet Sister Gail Buckman
In the coming weeks, this blog will feature interviews with the winners of the “Share Your SmartMusic Story” contest. This week we’ll start with our grand prize winner, Sister Gail Buckman.