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...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 9, 2023 | News
Connect your students’ home and school musical traditions and encourage family involvement by conducting a folk song collection in your own music classroom! Learn how to conduct a song collection at your own school, explore issues of cultural responsiveness, and...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 7, 2023 | Articles, FS-General, Webinars
“The Nutcracker” comes alive when children are invited to actively participate; to become dancers and respond appropriately and musically to each character’s signature music. At the same time, each selection offers an opportunity to expand students’ creative movement...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 6, 2023 | Articles, CS-General
Want to see some CS games in action? Take a look at Andy Himelick (FAME Teacher Trainer) demonstrating 10 different CS games with real students! Andy Himelick teaches elementary music in Carmel, IN and is an assistant choir director with the Indianapolis...
