by Aaron Hansen | Jun 18, 2015 | Music Education
Here is a fun and interactive activity for teaching rhythm, composition, and collaboration to students that already have the very basics of reading music (time signature, tempo, and the different note lengths). Ask your students to bring an object to class (preferably...
by Aaron Hansen | Jun 15, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Your administrative team – principal and superintendent – allocate time and resources for instruction. Their support is critical to developing a climate in which your arts program can grow. Administrators need your help in making the music program...
by Aaron Hansen | Jun 11, 2015 | Company Culture, Music Advocacy, Press Releases
Coralville, IA – June 9, 2015 – The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) recently announced that West Music, headquartered in Coralville, IA, has been recognized as a Top 100 Dealer. This recognition honors the industry’s best, brightest, and most...
by Aaron Hansen | Jun 5, 2015 | Conservatory, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Research presented from many professional education sources confirms that family involvement is a key element of excellence in learning. Students have more opportunities to be successful and to have meaningful experiences when their families are involved. Music...
by Aaron Hansen | Jun 1, 2015 | Conservatory, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Bonnie is currently in 8th grade at Bunger Middle School. She has been taking piano lessons with Virginia Lee for the past four years. Bonnie is a motivated student and an enthusiastic learner. She has made a lot of progress over the years. When Virginia assigns music...
