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Music Education in US Schools

Recorder Musical Instrument and Curriculum

“The ultimate measure of any recorder curriculum is the success of your students”
Ed Sueta a composer, author, clinician and professional musician.

Find more about the music education system in the United States, and how each state dedicates a big part of education to learning music. Read about the recorder musical instrument and recorder curriculum and the role they play in elementary schools for music teachers and young students.

  • Should a Teacher Choose Recorders or Ukuleles for their Students?
    by macie on August 18, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    By Dr. Ran Whitley Recorders, what’s not to love?  From “Hot Cross Buns” to Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” children can experience the pure delight of making melody to fun pop tunes as well as great symphonic classics. Ukuleles, what’s not to love?  With only The post Should a Teacher Choose Recorders or Ukuleles for their Students? appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  • The Power And Fun of Rhythm Charts for Students
    by macie on October 26, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    By Ed Sueta, Jr. The majority of problems faced by recorder students (and young music students in general) can be traced to difficulties with reading rhythms.  If they are able to read rhythm patterns and notes, they will have great success and great fun! The post The Power And Fun of Rhythm Charts for Students appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  • Teaching the Recorder In Schools in California
    by admin on July 20, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    The value of music programs and the important role of recorder have been highlighted by the events of this past school year.  Recorder instruction was greatly missed and left a void.  We have been contacted by many California music educators who have expressed their The post Teaching the Recorder In Schools in California appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  • The Gift Of Music: A Musical Journey From Kid’s Closets To Kenyan Classrooms
    by macie on June 1, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    By Lynn Brooks Founder-Recorders without Borders In 2008, as my family prepared to travel to Tanzania, I discovered my son’s recorder collecting dust in his closet. I wondered if these plastic wind instruments would be of interest to Tanzanian children. With 200 recorders I The post The Gift Of Music: A Musical Journey From Kid’s Closets To Kenyan Classrooms appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  • Why Teachers Should Choose the Recorder For Their Classroom
    by macie on May 13, 2021 at 1:04 pm

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  • Introducing the new Macie Publishing Company Website!
    by admin on March 24, 2021 at 8:54 pm

    We are extremely excited to introduce the new Macie Publishing Company Website! www.maciepublishing.com We would love it if you took a moment to visit our new site, check the new eCommerce engine and shopping features and let us know what you think. And while The post Introducing the new Macie Publishing Company Website! appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  • Using Flipgrid for Students Playing the Recorder
    by admin on October 13, 2020 at 8:57 am

    The pandemic has thrown us into a whole new world of distance learning/teaching and required us to search for the best, most effective technological platforms and resources for staying connected with our students.  We need these platforms to be easy to use.  I am The post Using Flipgrid for Students Playing the Recorder appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  • The Story of the Interactive, Online Version of the Recorder
    by admin on October 12, 2020 at 8:22 am

    REQUEST A FREE TRIAL CODE ACCESS ONLINE VERSION OF BE A RECORDER STAR ONLINE RECORDER PACKAGES — The concept of digital content can be pretty daunting particularly because it is so all encompassing.   Just about everyone is involved with some form of digital content The post The Story of the Interactive, Online Version of the Recorder appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  • PledgeCents and Macie Publishing Company Create Partnership
    by admin on September 14, 2020 at 10:02 am

    The partnership brings access to Macie Publishing Company’s Recorder Curriculum and Kingsley Recorders through the PledgeCents Marketplace. Philadelphia, PA – September 27, 2017 – Music shapes and influences young lives in a way that no other subject matter can. PledgeCents’ newest partner, Macie Publishing The post PledgeCents and Macie Publishing Company Create Partnership appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  • Dedication To Ed Sueta, Sr.
    by admin on August 28, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    August 27, 1929 – May 20, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Ed Sueta, Sr.  Our family would greatly appreciate any personal stories you would like to share.   Edward Sueta, Sr.  passed away peacefully on May The post Dedication To Ed Sueta, Sr. appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.