Week 7 #2

A Conversation with Steven Schick, who share some though-provoking ideas about the relevance of music and musicians.

Week 7 #1

On my PLN, I found a link to an online version of School Band and Orchestra magazine. I think this issue is especially pertinent, as there are two articles about the use of technology in music teaching - one specific to music theory class (p. 40), and one survey of directors about how they are incorporating technology in their classes (p.32).

http://www.sbomagazine.com/current-issue/

Week 6 #2 Philadelphia Orchestra declaring bankruptcy

Apparently, The Philadelphia Orchestra is going bankrupt. While they are not closing, just restructuring, I wonder what implications this has for music education. In an age where orchestras seem to be in trouble, they must find new ways to compete. Read their new plan - I think it has merit and may affect the way WE do our concerts and outreach programs as well.

http://www.philorchtoday.org/our-plan/

Week 6 #1 - Dudamel conducts Bernstein

I love Gustavo Dudamel - he is my conducting hero!

http://www.laphil.com/gustavo/video/52.html?p=0

Week 5 #2: Kevin Kelly tells technology's epic story | Video on TED.com

Perfect for this class - it really makes one rethink what technology is - or isn't!

WEEK 5 #1: 25 THINGS ABOUT MUSIC TEACHING AND EDUCATION

Here is a great blog by Brian Wis. I read this one once every coupe of months to keep me on track!

http://teachingmusic.posterous.com/25-things-about-music-teaching-and-education

PLN Week 4 #2

I love watching the different Ted Talks - here's one that is a standout for me, and happens to have musical connections.