January 12, 2016 Tori Cook Lesson 7: 15 Lesson Plans – Teaching the National Core Music Standards through Music Travel STANDARD: MU:Pr4.3.E.Ia Demonstrate an understanding of context in a varied repertoire of music through prepared and improvised performances. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
December 14, 2015 Jon Linker The Key to Running a Successful Band Program Have you ever wondered how some school music programs always seem to produce top-notch ensembles year after year? In every state, there are always those “powerhouseâ€â€¦ Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
December 7, 2015 Tori Cook Lesson 6: 15 Lesson Plans – Teaching the National Core Music Standards through Music Travel  STANDARD: MU:Pr4.2.E. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
December 3, 2015 Melody Potratz Setting Up a Middle School Choir Classroom From Scratch We are pleased to introduce our new guest blogger, Melody Potratz, as part of our First Year Teacher Series. Ms. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
December 1, 2015 Tori Cook 5 Ways to Support Music Education Programs This #GivingTuesday It’s #GivingTuesday and a great day to support music education programs across the country. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
November 4, 2015 Jon Linker Band Director Spotlight: Phil Aguglia – Thinking Outside the Box with 130 Students Band Director Spotlight Series: Meet fellow band directors while they share their experiences, advice and tips for teaching band. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
October 27, 2015 Tori Cook 15 Lesson Plans – Teaching the National Core Music Standards through Music Travel (Lesson 5) STANDARD: MU:Pr4.1.E. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
October 23, 2015 Maggie Rodriguez Why the Arts Matter Today is #ArtsMatter Day in Massachusetts! To celebrate, Encore Tours staff shared their thoughts on why the arts ma… Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
October 16, 2015 Tori Cook 15 Lesson Plans – Teaching the National Core Music Standards through Music Travel (Lesson 4) STANDARD: MU:Cr3.2.E.Ia Share personally developed melodies, rhythmic passages, and arrangements – individually or as an ensemble – that address identified purposes. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources