This is a great beginning-of-the-year or end-of-the-year activity for those days when your students need to spend some time outdoors but you still want them to accomplish something constructive. Students work cooperatively with a partner or small group and experiment with playground equipment or other materials to complete a "scavenger hunt" list of sound types. This activity would be appropriate for general music classes or elementary school classes studying the science of sound, or as just a g
1st - 5th
General Science, Music, Physics
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Experience
30 years' experience teaching music, mainly elementary general/vocal but also some elementary/middle school instrumental.
Teaching style
Influenced by Kodaly and Music Learning Theory, but like to incorporate a variety of methodologies and techniques.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Conductor for South Jersey Elementary Chorus Festival Honors Choir, 2007.
Published article "Using Informance to Educate Parents and Demonstrate the Music Learning Process" in April 2010 edition of General Music Today
Featured in articles in the NAfME publication Teaching Music: "Information Exchange" January 2010; "Jazz: A Beginner's Guide" April 2011; "In Search of Inspiration" February 2013
My own education history
Bachelor's of Music in Music Education, Grove City College
Master of Music in Music Education, West Chester University
Certifications in Levels I-III Kodaly; and Level I Elementary General Music and Early Childhood Music, GIML
Additional biographical information
Certified Yoga Instructor and yoga teacher, CYT-200
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