Music Education

By Carolyn Sharpe   Over the last few years, it has become more and more challenging for teachers to cultivate a respectful classroom environment. Veterans and new teachers alike are struggling to keep a productive, pleasant, and respectful classroom environment. As much as we wish there were, there is no magic formula that works every The post Tips for Cultivating Respect in the Music Classroom appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

By Rina Sklar   Learning to play the recorder is an exciting time in a young student’s life, but for some, a physical limitation or learning disability might make it more of a challenge and can lead to them feeling discouraged. As music teachers, we are always looking to find the best way to help The post Special Techniques for Special Learners appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

By Carolyn Sharpe, Woodstock, IL One of the most stunning realizations I have ever made in my teaching career is that I have only a maximum of 36 hours a year to teach music to my students!  I have always had the fairly typical situation of teaching my classes for 30 minutes twice a week. The post Routines for Success in the Recorder Classroom How to Make the Most of Your Time appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

by Roxana Han-Music Professional, Detroit Country Day School Have you ever wondered why elementary students in America play the recorder? For decades, recorder studies have been a part of our music education landscape with a clear place in the National Standards of Education. Many of us remember the plastic instruments with fond memories and perhaps The post Why We Learn to Play Recorders in Schools All Over America appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  When teaching recorder, you must always find creative and motivational ways to reward your students.  We are amazed at how much excitement and motivation are generated by the reward of stickers! The Be A Recorder Star and Recorder 500 Reward Programs give students a tangible reward for their progress. he reward programs are extremely convenient and The post Reward Your Students With Be A Recorder Star appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

  by Ed Sueta, Jr.   “I should know this but what is the difference between Baroque and German recorder fingerings?”  I have heard that question many, many times over the years at conferences, workshops and on the phone. The difference between Baroque and German fingering seems to be one of those pieces of information The post Baroque vs. German appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

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 three or four chords, children can also play along harmonically with The post Recorders or Ukuleles? appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

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! Rhythm Charts are an excellent tool to engage students and help The post The Power And Fun (Yes, I Said Fun) of Rhythm Charts for Students appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

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 collected from elementary students, I set to find out. Six The post The Gift Of Music: A Musical Journey From Kid’s Closets To Kenyan Classrooms appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.

By Ed Sueta, Jr. When you hear “recorder,” what is your reaction?  Some teachers smile with satisfaction knowing the success and fun they have had with their students.  Others may be less certain, but we want you to become a member of that first group.  Recorders are iconic.  Almost everyone has memories of recorder in The post Why Recorder? appeared first on Macie Publishing Company.