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Challenge Eight: The Switchroo.
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March 19, 2013 |
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Play a duet with someone that plays a different type of instrument than you. Then switch instruments in the middle of the song.
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Sound and Water
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March 13, 2013 |
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The effects of sound on running water.
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Challenge Twelve: Robin Gibb
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February 21, 2013 |
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Play/Sing a song written/composed by Robin Gibb.
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It’s All for the Students.
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October 29, 2012 |
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Navigating through the endless maze that is the interwebs, I came across an interesting question directed towards teachers. "How much time outside of the classroom do you spend on preparation?" I laughed. It was as if someone asked how many hours I spent breathing outside of a classroom. It seemed a ridiculous question. As a music teacher, I have spent countless hours outside of my little studio room arranging songs, writing scale sheets and arpeggio exercises, and even learning new instruments to be sure my students could learn anything of their hearts' desire. At further review,...
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Maker Faire: NY 2012
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October 25, 2012 |
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For my brother's birthday (September 29th - if you want to send presents) we decided to treat him to his favorite things. Robots, CNC- machines and Faires. Thus, began our trip to Maker Faire: NY 2012. Last year, we all took public transit and slept fitfully in cramped Bus seats in a four hour ride from Massachusetts to New York. This year, we planned better and drove. Well, to be more specific, Joe (My web-techie brother) drove with the rest of the group sans me. I did not take the two days off to go to both days, so I proceeded to take the Midnight Train to NY. Thanks to my roomie...
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Doodle Music – Khan Academy
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September 14, 2012 |
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So, my student and I were discussing how music was math. Then I came across this. The musical sequencing that goes with these mathematical drawings is pretty amazing.
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Challenge Seven: John Lennon or Songs of Peace, Love & Yuletide
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August 7, 2012 |
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Music Challenge Nine: Gender-Bender
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August 2, 2012 |
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Songs subverting traditional gender roles. One of my awesome student's favorite song:
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Why our school systems should always have Music as a Core Academic.
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July 12, 2012 |
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Music has been part of what it means to be human since time immemorial. Cave paintings depict people playing and dancing with animals and the discovery of a bone flute puts music even further into the Paleolithic times. Whether it is a baby’s first lullaby or Amazing Grace as we are laid to rest, music is a part of every culture and every child. Somewhere along the line, someone decided music was a luxury; something that could be put away for better times. This is a dire mistake. Music is not something extracurricular. History shows that music will not be put aside. Whenever we try to put music...
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Music Challenge Eleven: Released 2010 & beyond.
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June 22, 2012 |
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I had a bit of a cold when I recorded this, but I am pleased with it overall.
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