Music Educator Resources

The Secret To Building a Successful Music Program? It’s Ap-parent!

Music Parents: The Secret to Success

Most successful public school music programs contain an important component that can’t be found in the classroom.

4 Reasons Your Ensemble Needs a Press Kit

We’ve all faced the dreaded task of trying to piece together our ensemble’s press kit.

Lesson Plan 8: Performing, Rehearse, Evaluate, Refine – Teaching the Core Music Standards

STANDARD: MU:Pr5.3.E.

UKEnomenon: Incorporating Ukuleles into the Music Classroom

When I began teaching at the high school level in 1998, I took on a position that had a part-time band and sometimes choir.

Feeding the Soul During a Busy School Year

This blog was written by guest blogger Melody Potratz, as part of our First Year Music Teacher Series. Ms.

The Benefits of Traveling With Your Ensemble

The benefits of travelling with your ensemble can be numerous.

The Importance of Pre-Concert Talks

On Sunday, Encore hosted its second Etude event, gathering a group of music educators from across New England for a lovely afternoon of brunch and a Boston Philharmonic…

The Best “Be Like Bill” Memes for Music Teachers

You’ve all met Bill. The poster child for…well, pretty much everything. Bill is good at so many things like working out, posting cool things on Facebook, and generally just being smart.

My First Holiday Concert: A Success!

This blog was written by guest blogger Melody Potratz, as part of our First Year Teacher Series. Ms.