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January 25, 2016 Melody Potratz My First Holiday Concert: A Success! This blog was written by guest blogger Melody Potratz, as part of our First Year Teacher Series. Ms. Backstage Blog Music Educator Resources
January 18, 2016 Maggie Rodriguez Ireland’s Top 5 Musical Events to Attend in 2017 Ireland is known for its breathtaking views and lovely people. Backstage Blog
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 22, 2015 Tori Cook Caroling for Dummies Trying to get a last-minute group of inexperienced carolers together for the holidays? We’ve chosen the perfect package of carols with easy starting … Backstage Blog
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 “powerhouse… 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 24, 2015 Jon Linker 10 Things Band Directors Can Be Thankful For Last Thanksgiving, you liked our blog “11 Things a Choir Director Can Be Thankful For” so much, that we decided to let the band directors get in on the fun too. Backstage Blog