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International Method books
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Weaver Dec 1, 2011.

International teaching opportunities

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MYP
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International Method books

Hi all,I'm shopping for a new method book. I'm needing something that includes a CD or DVD, as my students are very much aural learners. I also want the method to be more internationally focussed and less American-centric. SOE and the new Tradition of Excellence seem to be good methods, but they mostly focus on the American folk songs. Since we're not located in the US, and we're an international school, I'd like to stay away from too much focus on a particular country / region. Anyone have…See More

Discussion posted by Mandy Hollingshead Nov 21, 2011

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Mandy Hollingshead commented on Mike Doll's group 'SmartMusic Users'

I've had smart music now for about two weeks. My kids that actually use it are really liking it, which is good. Our school purchased subscriptions for everyone for the first year, and I'm encouraging the kids to continue with their own…

Mar 16, 2011

International teaching opportunities

Qatar Academy in Doha, Qatar is hiring a full time secondary/high school music teacher. The successful applicant will work closely with the current music teacher to grow our recently started band program. Over the next few years we will also begin a full string orchestra program. There is a very vibrant extra- curricular program currently running that includes junior and advanced concert band, choir, guitar club, and starting this year, string ensemble. There is also a large musical each year.…See More

Discussion posted by Mandy Hollingshead Dec 30, 2010

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Mandy Hollingshead replied to Joshua Uhrich's discussion 'Motivating Kids to Practice!'

Hi Joshua, How much are you asking them to practice? I ask my beginners for 90minutes a week, spread over a minimum of 4 days. This means that a child can do 15 minutes a day and have completed all their practicing. I also encourage the very very…

Dec 2, 2010

Mandy Hollingshead replied to Russ Weaver's discussion 'Advocacy'

Here is the writing "WHY MUSIC?" http://www.musiceducationonline.org/links/why.html And several pamphlets for download, powerpoint presentations, and other advocacy things http://musicmakesus.ca/advocate/

Dec 2, 2010

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Mandy Hollingshead replied to Mandy Hollingshead's discussion 'MYP'

Nothing has come up so far. I've decided that I'll just have to re-invent the wheel. It will be time consuming, but oh well.

Nov 22, 2010

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Mandy Hollingshead replied to Mandy Hollingshead's discussion 'MYP'

You can see all about the program here: http://www.ibo.org/myp/ All 3 (music, visual art, drama) of the different arts are marked with the same marking criteria: Criteria A: Knowledge and Understanding 1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of…

Jul 2, 2010

MYP

Is there anyone out there teaching band as part of the MYP (middle years programme from Geneva)? If so, I would be very interested in seeing how you lay out your course and rubrics. I get a lot of grief over my band program not being MYP but being performance oriented instead. thanksMandySee More

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Mandy Hollingshead is now a member of MS Band Director Jun 28, 2010

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Undergraduate College/University: McGill

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At 7:36am on June 28, 2010, Russ Weaver said…: Mandy,
Welcome to MSBandDirector.com. World's largest network of professional music educators all working together in the internet 2.0 collaborative format. This grass roots effort is free of large University and Corporate influence and contains information posted by professionals currently working in the field. You might begin by adding colleagues to experience the ease of communication and file sharing.

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