From Musical Mayhem to Mastery...

This is the time of year when things begin to slip.  Cabin fever, early spring, full moon--blame it on whatever you want, but the kids seem ...

This week at our district music meeting, we shared ideas for using technology in the music classroom.  It was so much fun!  I love finding n...

I know, that title makes me cringe too.  But this week, my body betrayed me.  I have been teaching elementary music for 15 years, and I have...

February is Black History Month, so I like to use this time to explore the music that has evolved in America thanks to the African-American ...

Today I took my second graders to Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth to see the FWSO.  They do a great children's performance every yea...

Happy New Year!  I hope your holiday was restful, relaxing, and rejuvenating, and that you are ready to jump into 2012 with both feet!  Let...

As musicians, December can be the busiest time of the year.  It's easy to get caught up in the stress of concerts, parties, and other c...

Today my first graders and I learned the orginal "Twelve Days of Christmas" song.  After singing it, I asked them if they thought...

This is one of my FAVORITE units to teach.  The story, the music, the activities are all so exciting for the kids...and me, too!  I have tr...