by Aaron Hansen | Oct 1, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Becoming a discerning, supportive and knowledgeable audience member is an important part of a student’s education. Successful audience participation requires skill, discretion, common sense, discipline and a bit of knowledge. Discover some great ways to set...
by Aaron Hansen | Sep 15, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Too many excellent presentations are tainted by failure to take care of the many details of a production. We must take full advantage of the opportunities awaiting our students. The concert is our students’ opportunity to show their parents or community...
by Aaron Hansen | Sep 1, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
The contemporary student comes to the classroom with a sophisticated knowledge of computers. It is vital that we creatively approach and utilize the application of available technology to engage students and enhance learning.Multimedia learning provides teachers,...
by Aaron Hansen | Aug 15, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Mentoring is a powerful approach to help new teachers be successful in their first years of teaching. The strength of the program lies in the support and assistance of the trained mentors – colleagues of the new teachers – who have a wealth of experience,...
by Aaron Hansen | Aug 1, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Teaching is a people business. Identifying and hiring the best-prepared and motivated candidates for a position is the most important thing we can do for our students, our programs and ourselves. A thorough hiring process, one that reflects the care and concern you...
by Aaron Hansen | Jul 15, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Dorothy DeLay taught at the Julliard School for more than half a century, and her former pupils include Itzhak Perlman, Sarah Chang, Midori and Kennedy, Gil Shaham, Robert McDuffie, ChoLiang Lin and Shlomo Mintz. She provided guidance and affirmation of the roles and...
