Thursday, February 25, 2010
Winter Concert
Really enjoyed the concert this past Tuesday night. Great job by the bands. Musically, very well done. The 8th grade band is playing with feeling and accuracy. The 6th grade band is playing with power and excitement. Sorry about the parking and seating issues. We'll work on that for next time. Good skits. Everyone dressed up nicely.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
MMEA
Just had a blast at MMEA. Here were my ten favorite moments in chronological order:
Kev Mills, Zach Miller and other staff from North Central College presenting on jazz improvisation.
The UW-Eau Claire BASSically BRASS ensemble.
A session on technology in the music classroom.
Dinner with Barry Fox.
The Chaska High School Band performing with the Dallas Brass.
Scott Prescott and Tricia Stolz's session on their Composer of the Month program.
Trevor Fladwood directing the Wayzata Middle School Band.
The Dallas Brass presenting on showmanship.
Dinner at Brit's with many Eau Claire alumni.
Getting to see many friends and colleagues and learning a wealth of ideas from each other.
What a great conference. Too bad it's over. Now it's time to implement all of this stuff though!
Kev Mills, Zach Miller and other staff from North Central College presenting on jazz improvisation.
The UW-Eau Claire BASSically BRASS ensemble.
A session on technology in the music classroom.
Dinner with Barry Fox.
The Chaska High School Band performing with the Dallas Brass.
Scott Prescott and Tricia Stolz's session on their Composer of the Month program.
Trevor Fladwood directing the Wayzata Middle School Band.
The Dallas Brass presenting on showmanship.
Dinner at Brit's with many Eau Claire alumni.
Getting to see many friends and colleagues and learning a wealth of ideas from each other.
What a great conference. Too bad it's over. Now it's time to implement all of this stuff though!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Technology
Hey Blogsters,
I recently presented at the Minnesota Middle School Association convention on technology in education. Any great ideas on things you are doing in your classroom involving technology?
I recently presented at the Minnesota Middle School Association convention on technology in education. Any great ideas on things you are doing in your classroom involving technology?
Friday, November 20, 2009
2nd Floor Party
Thank you 8th graders for a fun time at the Second Floor. I hope it was a great way to start your weekend. Let me know if you have any suggestions for next time.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Fall Concert Recap
Our CMS-West Fall Concert is taking place on Tuesday, November 17 and involved our 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands. I'd love to get your feedback after the concert is over.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Guitar, Technology and Drums
I need your help everyone? This year I am teaching 6-week middle school courses in Beginning Guitar, Music Technology and World Drumming. Probably 35 kids in a class. We have a classroom set of acoustic guitars. We have about 8 Macintosh computers, many with MIDI keyboards. We have a classroom set of African drums. Any curriculum ideas for me?
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