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Date Posted: 00:40:21 04/24/06 Mon
Author: Tediyra
Subject: Re: Tired Music Programs
In reply to: Lisa 's message, "Tired Music Programs" on 14:32:53 04/28/05 Thu

You can always let the children use that which is most comfortable to them to create projects.

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[> Re: Tired Music Programs -- Dr. O., 08:54:07 05/01/06 Mon [1]

This is a really interesting thread, and I've enjoyed reading the responses to it. Let me pose another question:

[b]Is a tired music program the same thing as a tired music teacher? {/b}

One of the things I like best about being a music teacher is that every year is completely different. If you're teaching math or English, you must cover the basic materials, so the classes can't be too much different from year to year. In music, though, we have a different ensemble each year (some students leave, others join), we play new music each year, we can vary the types of performances we do, and the personality of each group of students is completely different. I've been teaching for more than 30 years, and every single year is brand new to me. I don't know all the answers here, but one thing I'm pretty certain about: if I'm not excited about what's going on in my classes and ensembles, then the students certainly aren't going to be. After all, as teachers we get to choose the music, schedule the performances, choose texts and classroom materials. If we're bored with them, then we only have to be willing to make changes. If we're not willing to make that effort then we're not doing any favors to our students, and maybe it's time for a change of career.
Dr. O.

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