by Emily Maurek | Jan 24, 2024 | FS-General, Move It
Place: India Time: Late nineteenth century, during the British Raj. Act 1 The Hindu faithful go to perform their rites in a sacred Brahmin temple under the high priest, Nilakantha. Nilakantha’s daughter Lakmé, and her servant Mallika, are left behind and go down...
by Emily Maurek | Jan 23, 2024 | Articles, FS-General
Who doesn’t love a good book? Books are like old friends; we never get tired of them! Here are some wonderful books that can be used to support the eight parts of the First Steps in Music curriculum. Have fun sharing books with your students as they become...
by Emily Maurek | Dec 3, 2023 | Move It
Conversational Solfege Step 1 Sorry, this content is for FAME Lifetime Member, FAME Member, FAME Student, Associate Membership , Institutional/Regional Chapter Membership , Gift A 1 Year Student Membership, and Gift A 1 Year Active FAME Membership only. Your...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 20, 2023 | News, Webinars
The music of the United States is a result of the often-hidden connections among cultural groups in our diverse society. Music, instruments, and songs tell the story of the ordinary and extraordinary people who have populated the country and propelled it into the 21st...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 17, 2023 | Articles, FS-General
The traditional Chanukah song Maoz Tzur ( Rock of Ages) with its hymn-like structure has regularly been, from my experience over the years of leading traditional Jewish songs, the most un-requested Chanukah song I’ve ever encountered. Being the oldest...
