Herseth was the MAN!!!

Fun video of Bud.

Funny because it's true!

Oh the stuff Band Kids say...

Counting Systems

After looking online for various ways to teach rhythm counting I found some interesting results. Here are some of them. Eastman System Various Other Methods

...and the musicians laughed

http://journalofmusic.com/discover/music-theory-song This kinda stuff just makes music people laugh and leaves others shaking their head.

Linky links

http://www.philtulga.com/counter.html Interesting website for counting rhythm in music. Great for visual learners. http://www.music-mind.com/Music/mpage2.HTM Another rhythm page. Thorough but not boring.

Kent State University’s Online Masters Degree in Music Educationn

Tech resources and general music use resources

Sometimes all we need is a few bucks to improve our classroom.  Most schools scoff at our requests for money to improve the music classes and so we are left to look to other sources for change.  Here is a site to start the grant process for technology in the music education classroom.

When I talk with other music teachers in my district I notice a strong resistance to new ideas.  I won't guess as to why these barriers get put up, but I do provide these links to help some teachers try things in their own time.  Hopefully this helps you too.