Tag Archives: music education

The Power of Professional Development

“A Great Teacher is like a fountain; she draws from the still deep waters of personal growth and professional knowledge to serve others from her abundant overflow.” ~ Wynn Godbold Today I delivered my workshop, Musical Links to Literacy, to … Continue reading

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My Week at CAMMAC Music Camp

“Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except the best.” ~ Henry Van Dyke I spent the first week of July in the Laurentians, immersed in listening to and learning to … Continue reading

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Beautiful Music and Beautiful Children

“The fact that children can make beautiful music is less significant than the fact that music can make beautiful children.” ~ Cheryl Lavender Years ago I began studies of music in early childhood, to become a better musician, to learn … Continue reading

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When Schools Lose Music Programs

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ~ Plato Last night I resumed teaching a music class to pre-service educators, and was reminded of what had initially motivated me … Continue reading

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