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I love that I'm in a district that prioritizes providing as many performance opportunities of different ensemble types as possible. It really empowers our young learners

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I love that I'm in a district that prioritizes providing as many performance opportunities of different ensemble types as possible. It really empowers our young learners

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Sourcing musics from our diverse student body... allowing them to choose the music they study and treat them as experts on their own cultures!

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Sourcing musics from our diverse student body... allowing them to choose the music they study and treat them as experts on their own cultures!

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To me, the most important goal I have is to get my students to LOVE music. As much as I want them to remember all the content I teach, what will last is really the joyful feeling they get!

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That music and music making involves all of us throughout history and we have many ways to contribute.

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That music and music making involves all of us throughout history and we have many ways to contribute.

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This is fantastic for cultural reasons but also helps different types of learners. They're both necessary skills and provide multiple opportunities for students to shine

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This is fantastic for cultural reasons but also helps different types of learners. They're both necessary skills and provide multiple opportunities for students to shine

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Finding music that is not only relatable to the student body but accessible for them to relate too outside the classroom. 

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Finding music that is not only relatable to the student body but accessible for them to relate too outside the classroom. 

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the joyful experiences we facilitate for our students through music allows them to explore their identities freely through music or in their own ways. The happiness and confidence created by performing or experiencing music can improve self expression, creativity and freedom to think for ones self.

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Combining movement and music often increases participation, and creativity.

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I think that it is great that as music teachers we teach a subject that can bring emotions and feelings to students and help them experience happiness.

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I think that it is great that as music teachers we teach a subject that can bring emotions and feelings to students and help them experience happiness.

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I find it challenging to explain to administrators the importance of aural tradition. So many of them hyper focus on whether or not the students have mastered notation.

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I find it challenging to explain to administrators the importance of aural tradition. So many of them hyper focus on whether or not the students have mastered notation.

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I enjoy teaching phrases by rote, and complimenting with written notation. Also using rhythm videos, while explaining that kids are able to perform more complex rhythms than at first read. Like a language - listen, speak, read, write.

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I enjoy teaching phrases by rote, and complimenting with written notation. Also using rhythm videos, while explaining that kids are able to perform more complex rhythms than at first read. Like a language - listen, speak, read, write.

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I also allow students to choose music based on their own cultures and stylistic preferences. Subject matter can also be a point that students can identify with.

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I also allow students to choose music based on their own cultures and stylistic preferences. Subject matter can also be a point that students can identify with.

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Our students and their families are rich resources . I want to tap in to their stories, experiences, culture and music.

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Our students and their families are rich resources . I want to tap in to their stories, experiences, culture and music.

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I created a form in Google Classroom for students to suggest music. Some of their suggestions have been classroom appropriate!

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I try to center the musical sounds of my school's community as much as possible so that student identity is seen in the curriculum

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Allowing students to create and express themselves through music. Incorporating student voice and choice. Asking students what is important to them and incorporating that into our teaching. 

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Allowing students to create and express themselves through music. Incorporating student voice and choice. Asking students what is important to them and incorporating that into our teaching. 

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Understanding and identifying why a composer or artist created the song 

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Understanding and identifying why a composer or artist created the song 

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A lot of my students feel that music is there "homebased" in my school which goes to show that all students need a place to always feel welcomed and to be free to explore their interests. 

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A lot of my students feel that music is there "homebased" in my school which goes to show that all students need a place to always feel welcomed and to be free to explore their interests. 

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This!  The benefits of teaching music through aural skills is that it both taps into musical traditions that were all passed on by ear and it helps open students' ears up so that they can "get music off the page" and perhaps learn to better express different feelings and emotions through their instrument. 

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This!  The benefits of teaching music through aural skills is that it both taps into musical traditions that were all passed on by ear and it helps open students' ears up so that they can "get music off the page" and perhaps learn to better express different feelings and emotions through their instrument. 

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Our students come with their own experiences and that by facilitating these experiences in our classrooms we broaden our understanding of each other.

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Our students come with their own experiences and that by facilitating these experiences in our classrooms we broaden our understanding of each other.

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I have really been enjoying the opportunity of teaching a History of Popular Music Course at my new school. Expanding the repertoire and musical history knowledge of students is something they are enjoying and will continue throughout their lives.

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I have really been enjoying the opportunity of teaching a History of Popular Music Course at my new school. Expanding the repertoire and musical history knowledge of students is something they are enjoying and will continue throughout their lives.

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Giving students leadership roles, ranging from helpful jobs that don't require previous musical skills to teaching roles for more experienced students (which is also a necessity when programming is inconsistent).

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Giving students leadership roles, ranging from helpful jobs that don't require previous musical skills to teaching roles for more experienced students (which is also a necessity when programming is inconsistent).

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I value this facet because not only does it welcome diverse musical approaches from many cultures, but it aligns music instruction with language acquisition pedagogy.

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Working with students with disabilities, I'm constantly exploring multiple entry points into music and finding new ways for them to engage.

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Most of my learners are K-2 and it's important to remember that this looks different for young learners but it is just as important

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Love this! Air guitar and humming 'riffs' is so fun to reinforce what needs to happen when bringing it to an instrument.

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I try to include composition projects in my class through various media (google chrome music lab, songwriting, rhythm creation)...allowing students to create their own pieces within specific guidelines based on what we are learning

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I think that for my classroom students feel that the music room is their space so they respect it they love spending time there. They help each other set up and break down because they have the autonomy to move around and store things or get pencils or even decorate by creating art work

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Exploring diverse cultures through music. Teaching students to embrace diversity as well as celebrate their own.

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Exploring diverse cultures through music. Teaching students to embrace diversity as well as celebrate their own.

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Give students the opportunity to make and understand music 

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Give students the opportunity to make and understand music 

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The music room always felt like home to me, so I hope mine feels this way for some of my students

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Introduce music of various cultural backgrounds during general music lessons, and allow students to introduce and/or learn music from their own cultural backgrounds.

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Introduce music of various cultural backgrounds during general music lessons, and allow students to introduce and/or learn music from their own cultural backgrounds.

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Allowing students to choose the songs that they wants to learn is a great way to highlight their culture and identity. 

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Allowing students to choose the songs that they wants to learn is a great way to highlight their culture and identity. 

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I enjoy the opportunity to give students ownership of the music allowing them to express themselves and have their own voice within the music.

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I enjoy the opportunity to give students ownership of the music allowing them to express themselves and have their own voice within the music.

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For any musical concept being discussed, students bring in examples from music of their culture/preference that can serve as examples

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For any musical concept being discussed, students bring in examples from music of their culture/preference that can serve as examples

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I have been shifting emphasis towards aural learning in my instrumental programs and units, and have found students enjoy this approach and it gets faster results in many cases

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I have been shifting emphasis towards aural learning in my instrumental programs and units, and have found students enjoy this approach and it gets faster results in many cases

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This is so important to me. It allows multiple opportunities for students to access music-making. I also Often pair aural tradition with a viewing of music reading so students can access music through multiple avenues

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This is so important to me. It allows multiple opportunities for students to access music-making. I also Often pair aural tradition with a viewing of music reading so students can access music through multiple avenues

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Music can be the center that unites a community by having a common goal that an ensemble is striving to meet. As a team the community can feel the success they have earned and share with others to spread positivity and art.

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I wonder how teachers find good published repertoire (e.g. on JW Pepper) that doesn't center white artists or isn't 20 years old.

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the kids will let you know if you are cultivating this. Sometimes it's because they tell you outright, sometimes it's because they make faces in your window when they are passing between classes. There are lots of ways the show they feel safe around you.

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I think it is so important that I am not the only person in the class bringing rep and music suggestions to be performed. I try to hear what students want to perform and center our repertoire around that.

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I create "band fam" culture in my room.  We are a family, we help each other, take care of the space.  I always make them feel welcome and that they can come by any time.

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I create "band fam" culture in my room.  We are a family, we help each other, take care of the space.  I always make them feel welcome and that they can come by any time.

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Certain styles of music lend themselves to the aural tradition.

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Certain styles of music lend themselves to the aural tradition.

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Songwriting unit - having students learn about a song they know, and write their own lyrics and melody. I really learn a lot about my students this way, and they are proud of what they create.

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Songwriting unit - having students learn about a song they know, and write their own lyrics and melody. I really learn a lot about my students this way, and they are proud of what they create.

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The students love sharing information related to their home country and culture.  The class is more engaged when they can relate to the music.

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The students love sharing information related to their home country and culture.  The class is more engaged when they can relate to the music.

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I reflect student music choices in my curriculum and let their voices be heard 

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I reflect student music choices in my curriculum and let their voices be heard 

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Teaching students to improvise through their instruments as well as use traditional notation.

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Teaching students to improvise through their instruments as well as use traditional notation.

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I love bringing an aspect of student choice for song selection and original composition. I think it’s important to make sure the students is connecting the classroom to what they personally love about music.  

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I love bringing an aspect of student choice for song selection and original composition. I think it’s important to make sure the students is connecting the classroom to what they personally love about music.  

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Students love to work and perform together. It brings them happiness. I am happy to see that they love music and it makes their experience in school much better

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Learning music from all different backgrounds that are in their classroom.

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Learning music from all different backgrounds that are in their classroom.

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So much of school music has historically been western focused and I think it's so important to at least talk about other cultures and styles of music. As someone who loves teaching contemporary music, I think the students connect much more and get much more out of working with songs they know and love.

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Allowing student input on repertoire choice

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Allowing student input on repertoire choice

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To me this holds importance as my students can discover more about their identity as we as educators create a safe and welcoming learning environment that cultivates a “home” for our students. While everyone has different backgrounds and different experiences, the music classroom can be a place for all students to feel a sense of belonging. For some students music is where they are successful, music is where they can express their truest self and music is where they can discover their greatest potential.

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It has been a decades long process to "un-learn" what I was taught in traditional Western music programs... that certain ways of learning and knowing music are more valued/valid than others.  But it's important that our students get a better, more inclusive message!

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It has been a decades long process to "un-learn" what I was taught in traditional Western music programs... that certain ways of learning and knowing music are more valued/valid than others.  But it's important that our students get a better, more inclusive message!

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Establishing a physical environment where students feel welcomed is important.

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Establishing a physical environment where students feel welcomed is important.

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The balance must be found when we have students that have other musical leaning traditions that are different but equally effective.

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The balance must be found when we have students that have other musical leaning traditions that are different but equally effective.

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I wonder what "cultivating homeplace" means

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I wonder what "cultivating homeplace" means

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I relate to this strand because in our forthcoming arts production we are honoring the 50th anniversary of hip hop. I am giving my students the space to create their own hip-hop style beats and rap to sing along with the holiday rep.

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STUDENTS SHOULD BE EXPOSED TO A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH OTHERS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS

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STUDENTS SHOULD BE EXPOSED TO A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH OTHERS IN MEANINGFUL WAYS

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My kids love to sing for their parents and friends. They feel empowered and excited and they have an experience and memory that can never be taken away from them.

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Cultivating a classroom environment that feels safe and feels like a home base for students.

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My students learn phrases of music by rote before transitioning to sheet music.

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I feel like homeplace becomes more and more of what I do in the last few years, and I'm fine with that! I have students who have told me they've been thinking about their violin all morning, waiting to play it again. Also I have students who come to "extra help" I offer during lunch who absolutely do not need any help. They're there to practice or just to be in a place where they fit in. If band/orchestra can be that for them and their "squad" of music lovers, I'm a happy man.

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I feel like homeplace becomes more and more of what I do in the last few years, and I'm fine with that! I have students who have told me they've been thinking about their violin all morning, waiting to play it again. Also I have students who come to "extra help" I offer during lunch who absolutely do not need any help. They're there to practice or just to be in a place where they fit in. If band/orchestra can be that for them and their "squad" of music lovers, I'm a happy man.

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Most music around the world is created from an aural tradition and it is passed down in the same way. I think that by incorporating this in my classroom it helps students feel more free to share and participate, and later adding the notation 

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Most music around the world is created from an aural tradition and it is passed down in the same way. I think that by incorporating this in my classroom it helps students feel more free to share and participate, and later adding the notation 

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Consider the importance or relevance of "classics" or necessary repertoire, whether they actually speak to the needs and experiences of students, and either pair or replace with more relevant and engaging modern work that reflect current needs/ values/ perspectives

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Consider the importance or relevance of "classics" or necessary repertoire, whether they actually speak to the needs and experiences of students, and either pair or replace with more relevant and engaging modern work that reflect current needs/ values/ perspectives

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Making the music room more than a regular classroom. Students ideas and input are aalways welcome and I am always learning from them.

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Making the music room more than a regular classroom. Students ideas and input are aalways welcome and I am always learning from them.

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Many students in my school community are from the Caribbean or Africa.  I allow them the freedom to make their own music during music club or Saturday school.  In so doing, each year, the music room became a place of free expression for them.

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Many students in my school community are from the Caribbean or Africa.  I allow them the freedom to make their own music during music club or Saturday school.  In so doing, each year, the music room became a place of free expression for them.

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My ultimate goal is for students to establish an appreciation to listening to music and find music fun! I know a lot of my students come from a background that might not listen to much music at home. 

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My ultimate goal is for students to establish an appreciation to listening to music and find music fun! I know a lot of my students come from a background that might not listen to much music at home. 

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If my students are able to feel joy in the classroom, whether through group work or sharing their ideas in the drum circle, I feel I am successfully building a better school community. 

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If my students are able to feel joy in the classroom, whether through group work or sharing their ideas in the drum circle, I feel I am successfully building a better school community. 

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Students are allowed to suggest a song for us to learn and perform.  They engage is documenting with standard notation. They sing

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Students are allowed to suggest a song for us to learn and perform.  They engage is documenting with standard notation. They sing

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This is important because it allows the students to feel comfortable singing without having to know how to read music. Great opportunities to develop their listening ear.

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I have been using a lot of music from cultures that reflect the ethnicities of the children in my classroom. They really enjoy it. This is one way i expand repertoire

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I think it's important to embrace the aural tradition and alternative/iconic/invented notation as opposed to simply teaching traditional notation.  This creates a pathway for communicating musical ideas that is often not embraced by a large portion of the music performing community.  

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I think it's important to embrace the aural tradition and alternative/iconic/invented notation as opposed to simply teaching traditional notation.  This creates a pathway for communicating musical ideas that is often not embraced by a large portion of the music performing community.  

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There is so much varied repertoire in style and scope. Chorus is a wonderful opportunity o expand students' experiences.

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There is so much varied repertoire in style and scope. Chorus is a wonderful opportunity o expand students' experiences.

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My admin has asked me to worry less about notation/theory and have "getting them to sing" be my lodestar. So I try to find music they can learn just by listening, e.g. pop songs.

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I love the idea of challenging the canon of Western classical music to discover the voices and music of composers that may share the same similar background as our students and whose work is pushed aside/overshadowed by said Western classical music's longstanding domination of the narrative.

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I love the idea of challenging the canon of Western classical music to discover the voices and music of composers that may share the same similar background as our students and whose work is pushed aside/overshadowed by said Western classical music's longstanding domination of the narrative.

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I believe there are many benefits of aural traditions. I use to believe that everything boiled down to notation, but I am happy that I realized that rote is an important aspect of music. 

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I believe there are many benefits of aural traditions. I use to believe that everything boiled down to notation, but I am happy that I realized that rote is an important aspect of music. 

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Many of my students find comfort in the. band room. They understand that the space is designed for them and is there to support them. Even student not in the band program are welcomed and feel a sense of home in the band room

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I have students tell me about the music they listen to. I also have them tell me about the meaning behind the music and how the music represents different aspects in their life.

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THIS ALLOWS STUDENTS TO NOT ONLY CONNECT WITH THEIR OWN CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS BUT LEARN ABOUT NEW CULTURES FROM THEIR PEERS. 

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THIS ALLOWS STUDENTS TO NOT ONLY CONNECT WITH THEIR OWN CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS BUT LEARN ABOUT NEW CULTURES FROM THEIR PEERS. 

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I’m working on using a checklist that is centered on a creating a flow for a joyful music rehearsal 

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I’m working on using a checklist that is centered on a creating a flow for a joyful music rehearsal 

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Discussing where music comes from and having a focus of the month relating to current events or holidays

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Discussing where music comes from and having a focus of the month relating to current events or holidays

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My school is very diverse culturally and you can see that when the students who are going to perform a song from their culture the students love telling the other students about their cultural.  

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My school is very diverse culturally and you can see that when the students who are going to perform a song from their culture the students love telling the other students about their cultural.  

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The more variety of music offered, the students will have more chances to fall in love with music that resonates with themselves.

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The more variety of music offered, the students will have more chances to fall in love with music that resonates with themselves.

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I like to incorporate musical games in class, in order to prepare students to teach later on certain concepts - following the Kodály philosophy. Even 5th grades happily participate and feel more comfortable with singing and moving in class. It is always a good reminder that they are kids, and that they want to have fun - and if we can do this through music is even better for us, and for them as well.

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NYSSMA has unfortunately been slow to incorporate some of the amazing new repertoire and composers that are currently frequently performed in the lexicon.

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NYSSMA has unfortunately been slow to incorporate some of the amazing new repertoire and composers that are currently frequently performed in the lexicon.

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When we start talking about composers, kids absolutely love seeing what a composer looks like. It also gives you chance to check yourself on programming diverse rep. When kids see a composer that looks like them, it affirms that they do belong in music. If you only show dead old straight white men, they will think those are the only people who belong.

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Student input is the most important part of the curriculum

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Student input is the most important part of the curriculum

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I have trouble with this in band class because we are starting from literally nothing and I am trying to get them to play as fast as possible since I only have them for one semester. Eventually I would let them choose their own music but not at the beginning

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I have trouble with this in band class because we are starting from literally nothing and I am trying to get them to play as fast as possible since I only have them for one semester. Eventually I would let them choose their own music but not at the beginning

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Children are so creative and when given the opportunity to explore, and discover rhythms and sounds through composition you will find that they create such incredible music I do this with all my grades k-5 something that they have loved for composing is chrome music lab. 

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Children are so creative and when given the opportunity to explore, and discover rhythms and sounds through composition you will find that they create such incredible music I do this with all my grades k-5 something that they have loved for composing is chrome music lab. 

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Something I felt like I struggled with is incorporating 'cultural music' based on the demographics of students, before I realized its not necessarily defined by what they look like or what kind of family they come from. I realized that their cultural interests and identities isn't necessarily based around that, and that the students interests in music can be tough to predict and that just talking to them about what they want to play or sing or what they listen to helps inform goal setting.

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This is an area that I would like to do more with my students. 

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This is an area that I would like to do more with my students. 

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My curriculum uses a lot of interesting songs for piano that are engaging to students. I started teaching an enrichment cluster based on Foley art that the students have been very excited about.

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My curriculum uses a lot of interesting songs for piano that are engaging to students. I started teaching an enrichment cluster based on Foley art that the students have been very excited about.

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letting them express themselves through movement with music.

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I find it challenging to incorporate contemporary music at the elementary level. But I do try to learn about music my students listen to and find examples that are appropriate to listen to, discuss, or perform in the classroom

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I find it challenging to incorporate contemporary music at the elementary level. But I do try to learn about music my students listen to and find examples that are appropriate to listen to, discuss, or perform in the classroom

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I also have deemphasized western classical music because none of my students come from European backgrounds. I still use examples when I feel they make sense, but they are not a focal point for most of what I do

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I relate to this strand by educating the students of the musical artist who are very important or influential in a music genre.

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With all musical activities, we focus on being our best selves and improving by unashamedly acknowledging our needs, but there are activities where we specifically focus on appreciating who we are and where we come from. All of us is a celebration of ourselves.

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It is so important to teach aural skills at equal importance as musical notation. Not only is this culturally responsive, but it builds a critical musicianship skill that is often overlooked!

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I allow students to practice improvisation with specific guidelines, using known melodic and rhythmic material. This helps me better understand their individual voices and has opened my eyes to the ability of students who I previously saw less engagement from.

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The status quo is ever changing because students needs are as well as educators and by recognizing this constant flow of change and adjusting to the current needs and striving to help future needs is how we move with the status quo and find ways to improve it.