https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8 This padlet is to help high school choir directors encompass a JEIE and multicultural education as well as a safe space environment within their coursework and their classroom in general. en-us 2017-05-13 21:54:35 UTC 2026-03-17 15:04:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641221 For me, Keona Borntreger, choir has been a place where people from all backgrounds, stories, cultures, etc. can join together and create art in a safe space that is non-judgmental and all inclusive. This padlet will include multiple ways in which I think a choir director can include all students, as well as articles about how choir was a place for one to belong and feel a part of something. Thank you for visiting this padlet.]]> 2017-05-13 22:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641221 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641296 This article is a wonderful read to see how important choir can be to those who come from every background. Bennett talks about her experience being in a "mixed ability choir" and what that entails.]]> 2017-05-13 22:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641296 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641436 Being all inclusive within your classroom can start with something as simple as what posters you're hanging on your wall. Whether that is the solfege (do-re-mi) hand signs, a Safe Space poster, or a tolerance poster. This website has been acknowledge as having wonderful posters for teachers who want to promote this type of classroom environment.]]> 2017-05-13 22:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641436 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641643 When considering programming for a choir, understand that yes - for literature purposes you must include Mozart, Brahms, Hadyn, etc.; however, you have the whole world at your fingertips. For example, you can have a piece from almost any culture, in any genre, and in any language. For my class of Music 354 (Public School Materials) at Cal State Fullerton, we had to make 6 programs for different levels of choir and different criteria. I have included two that I think have grasp the concept of being all inclusive and multicultural.]]> 2017-05-13 22:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641643 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641723 This was my third program from that MUS 354 course. I did a set program again, but this time I included folk songs from different cultures with a variety of different languages, and it included two different middle school choirs.]]> 2017-05-13 22:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641723 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641837 This was my Program 2 from the course of MUS 354. My requirement was to make a set-program all from pieces that are from the Choral Public Domain Library (CPDL). I decided to make the theme be "A Universal Language" by making each set from pieces all in one language. This would be easy to do with any language as well as using octavos that you buy and not from CPDL.]]> 2017-05-13 22:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171641837 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171642157 Choir is considered part of the performing arts. Not a lot of people discuss how sometimes the performing arts is just assumed to be a safe space; however, Joshua Palkki, a Ph.D music education and choral conducting student from Michigan State University, points out in this slideshow that we still need to discuss the LGBTQ+ community and actively try to promote a safe space environment even though it is already assumed to be one.]]> 2017-05-13 22:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171642157 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171642518 This choir is to promote unity and create wonderful music. This ensemble is something you could introduce to your students.]]> 2017-05-13 23:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/171642518 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172466495 In 2012, Stefanie L. Cash wrote a Graduate Dissertation for Florida State University on implementing diverse world music within the choral classroom. This dissertation provides great research and strategies to apply world music within your course of a high school choir. It is a very nice read that is packed with helpful ideas for the new choir director.]]> 2017-05-18 01:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172466495 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172467314 +ADD/ADHD:
-Utilize the Solfegge hand signals to help them learn how to read music. Combining the action, concept, and visual aid will help students make a connection to the material.
-Be patient and allow creativity to flow, but also make sure that you monitor course time between free time.
-Set up rules ahead of time, and do not sway away from them. Be consistent.
+Speech Impediments:
-Sometimes it is easier for people to sing rather than talk normally. My friend Paul from the CSUF Concert Choir has a stutter, which makes it nearly impossible for him to hold a conversation. Dr. Peterson recruited him for choir, and he is now a music major because when he sings he is able to break the cycle of stuttering and can eloquently portray his thoughts and feelings.
-As a choir director, you are there to help students explore their voice and what it is capable of doing. Be patient with these students and try to accommodate as best you can.
+Visual Impairments:
-In the CSUF Concert Choir, Cristiana Jones, is an active member and graduated as a music major. Cristina is completely blind, but she is still able to read music and is better musically than some of the students who are not visually impaired.
-There are devices/software that can turn music into braille for the blind to be able to record and read the music. One example of this would be Dancing Dots by GOODFEEL.]]> 2017-05-18 01:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172467314 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172468508 The Kodaly Method is a teaching method that helps choral directors teach music from kindergarten through senior year of high school with different methods that include kinesthetic, visual, and oral means of learning. This article, is a great beginning place to learn how to teach music in an abstract way with different pictures depicted, hand signs, etc. It is a wonderful read to make sure your beginning music students all can grasp a concept, and it provides not just one form of teaching. One can get Kodaly certified at several places around the country. There are three levels to complete before one can be completely Kodaly certified. I would recommend any new music teacher to try to take these courses or research Kodaly by themselves.]]> 2017-05-18 01:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172468508 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172469211 Within your classroom, you will want to really educate students on how choir is part of the performing arts and include other means of arts in the classroom. One way to do this is use students to be the accompaniment of pieces, such as a guitar, drum, tambourine, string quartet, flute, etc. If you notice that a student is good with a musical instrument, try to find a piece in which that student could partake in by showing their musical abilities. Also, try to utilize dances whether contemporary, ballet, or folk to be with your music. This is an easy way to collaborate with other departments at your institution and get students to really be involved and passionate.]]> 2017-05-18 01:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172469211 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172469569 Our field of music in a choral setting involves almost every language under the sun. Try to educate students on more than one language, and don't just limit it to the "standard" of the literature that includes Italian, Latin, German, and French. Obviously, you would not be a good choir director if you did not use literature from those languages; however, expand your knowledge and the student's knowledge by including other languages. Student appreciating singing in their first language, so if you have any students that do not have English as their first language, try to incorporate their primary language into the repertoire. Also, utilize these students by allowing them to teach their peers the correct pronunciation instead of you leading it. Allow students to be leaders in these aspects and really be proud of their background and culture which they identify with.]]> 2017-05-18 01:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172469569 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172471517 This video shows how schools in Saskatoon embrace each language and culture their students embrace and promote pride within the students from where they come friend. It is a great way to celebrate diversity.]]> 2017-05-18 02:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172471517 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172472153 Circle singing is a wonderful way to teach students how to sing in a certain scale, key, or mode, as well as improvisation. It also provides a wonderful way to easily allow students to show their leadership abilities as well as make them feel like they are contributing to the group. Here is an article that explains what circle singing is and how to utilize it within the choral classroom as well as its benefits.]]> 2017-05-18 02:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172472153 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172472552 This video is an example of circle singing as well as incorporating different cultures. Bobby McFerrin is well known for a lot of his contributions to the music world, especially the vocal area. This video is of Bobby McFerrin & The Kuumba Singers doing a traditional circle song.]]> 2017-05-18 02:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172472552 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172473719 The "Find Your Forte" podcast episode 44 by Ryan Guth discusses how to be an inclusive choir director with Angie Broeker, the Director of Choral Activities at the University of St. Thomas. This podcast is very insightful and is such a good listen for music educators on all levels.]]> 2017-05-18 02:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172473719 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172474233 Accommodating IEPs are different in the choral classroom setting is a bit different than in the standard core course classroom. This article/discussion forum talks about how to accommodate IEPs in the musical classroom setting and what an IEP means in regards to music educators.]]> 2017-05-18 02:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172474233 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172474706 As a new choral educator, it is important that you know the resources out there for you. Choral Net is a wonderful website that includes forums with discussions involving choral music educators from around the nation/world on almost every topic to discuss. I've seen discussions from repertoire, to how to incorporate other forms of art, to how to accommodate students with IEPs and disabilities, and much more. Also, if you ever need to find a specific piece of repertoire or literature for a specific group, level, etc., you will for sure be able to find it somewhere on this website.]]> 2017-05-18 02:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172474706 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172475357 The Choral Public Domain Library (CPDL) has a wide variety of music from Mozart and Byrd all the way to new music that unpublished composers will upload. This website, and a public domain, means that all of the music is free of copyright and can be downloaded and printed on the spot. This is a wonderful place to obtain new repertoire and a wide variety at that. My Program 1 that I have posted on here includes all music from CPDL. (The link is the blank looking picture.)]]> 2017-05-18 02:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172475357 keonaborntreger https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172477327 JW Pepper is a music distribution company for publishers. This website not only is a wonderful site to by octavos for the choir, but there are also discussion forums and blogs regarding a variety of choir. If you are looking for a specific piece for a themed performance, specific level or genre, etc. this website provides very good threads as well as having advanced search settings to make your quest to find music to fit a JEIE environment very easy.]]> 2017-05-18 02:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/keonaborntreger/mlzeuiequo8/wish/172477327