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 16, 2015 | Music Advocacy, Music Education
At West Music, we believe music education is an essential part of life, and we’re not alone in this belief. The NAMM Foundation has put together this infographic to illustrate just how important parents and teachers across the country believe music education is...
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...
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...
