Tag Archives: music students

New Nat’l Music Achievement Program in the US?

By joy (admin) | Published: 19 October 2009

I recently heard that Carnegie Hall and The Juilliard School are considering the possibility of implementing a National Music Achievement Program in the US.  Here’s the lowdown: The program would include the following characteristics: Students would be evaluated by regional, reputable adjudicators using a pre-defined syllabus and repertoire list Evaluations would be available several times [...]

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6 Ways to Stay Connected with Parents

By joy (admin) | Published: 25 September 2009

Sometimes it’s difficult to stay in contact with the parents and keep them informed about the students’ progress.  Here are some ways to improve the lines of communication: Newsletters.  Create a monthly or bi-monthly newsletter, and send it out via email or snail mail.  In it, congratulate student accomplishments (participation in competitions or other music [...]

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60 CHORDS music images – Make your own Music Worksheets

By joy (admin) | Published: 12 August 2009

As promised, here is a continuation of the “Make your own Music Worksheets” series — this time, adding CHORDS image files. Also in this series: Make your own music worksheets: Five-Finger Pattern image files – includes the original tutorial. [Currently Viewing:] 60 CHORDS music images – Make your own Music Worksheets Remember, “Tr” means “treble [...]

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30 FIVE-FINGER PATTERNS music images – Make your own Music Worksheets

By joy (admin) | Published: 29 July 2009

Also in this series: [Currently Viewing:] 30 FIVE-FINGER PATTERNS music images – Make your own Music Worksheets – includes the original tutorial. 60 CHORDS music images – Make your own Music Worksheets – click here Ever find yourself wanting to make a music worksheet for your students, but don’t have easy access to any music notation software?  This [...]

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Making gifts for music students

By joy (admin) | Published: 27 July 2009

Need ideas for what to give all your music students this year for Christmas or to reward them after a performance?  Trying to stay within a budget?  How about making grab bags full of music goodies! Your students are bound to be thrilled with this music-themed gift.   First, buy a package of cellophane favor bags [...]

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