Years ago, when we started our little church, we had a core group of people who shared our beliefs. I think there were maybe 10-14 people. We were a Bible believing Grace church. I remember the first time I taught Sunday School and there were new faces in the seats. I was actually a bit … Continue reading Until We Meet Again …
Tag: Choir
Spring Re-Run – Music Education
March is National "Music In Our Schools Month." For those who have been followers of my blog since the very beginning know my feelings on how important Music Education is to students. Whether it is band, orchestra, or choir, the benefits of music education speak for themselves. I have shared many blogs reflecting on my … Continue reading Spring Re-Run – Music Education
Christmas Memory – The High School Holiday Band Concert
If my memory serves me correct, our high school band played three concerts. The first was the Fall concert, usually in early November, which featured both Concert Band and Marching Band songs. The Spring Concert happened in mid-May, and usually featured some of the more "fun" songs. In between those, we had a holiday concert … Continue reading Christmas Memory – The High School Holiday Band Concert
No More Shop
I guess I shouldn't have been surprised when I read a recent article stating that many schools across the country no longer offer "shop" classes. Ken Robinson, Ph.D, wrote in " Creative Schools, The Element, Finding Your Element, and Out of Our Minds" that vocational programs like shop class have been on the decline in … Continue reading No More Shop
Monday Memory – Pranked
It's April Fool's Day. In honor of this, I thought I would share a funny story in which I was the victim of a funny prank. It's funny now, but at the time, I didn't find it funny at all. My memory is a bit fuzzy on some of the details, but I am sure … Continue reading Monday Memory – Pranked
The Benefits of Music Education
Introduction The following is a research paper that I wrote for one of my college classes in November of 2010. Eight years later, it still remains one of my favorite writings. If you have ever wondered about why music is SO important in school - please read on. The Benefits of Music Education (2010) In … Continue reading The Benefits of Music Education