Praise Notes
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I have been teaching since 1993 and have mostly taught Band, but some Choir, Guitar, Percussion Ensemble, and General Music along the way. I have also been on the worship team either as leader or member at whatever church I have attended.
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Modern Band Music Assignment
I have a fairly large collection of scores of my favorite Band pieces that my Bands will never play. I use them to keep up score study chops, to figure out how I would teach potential problem spots, and to keep expanding my music brain. A student came in one day and asked me why I kept the pieces in my office. We had a great conversation which led me to creating this assignment. Students have enjoyed looking at pieces that are harder than what our Bands can handle and have learned some music
9th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Concert Program Assignment
Get your students involved in designing your next concert program This is a great way to get your kids thinking about the music they are performing. Putting together a concert program is not one of my most cherished activities so I let my students help me out. Most of my students are much more creative and better artists than I am and design beautiful concert programs. Plus, it gets them thinking about and realizing that I don't just randomly choose music for them to perform. They get to be
9th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Band Music Poster Assignment
Posters in your room getting a little old? Does your room need a little change in it's decorations? It seems the cost of buying posters keeps going up and it seems to be more difficult each year to find the right poster that matches what I want it to say. I decided to turn posters into an assignment for kids. In my beginning Band I have students create a poster dealing with a specific music concept. It has provided me with multiple options for posters and I'm posting student work which gives
5th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Processing Form (Alternative Discipline Form)
This was used between me and another teacher. We were frustrated with sending students out into the hall unsupervised, or sending them down to the office wondering if they actually made it or the Vice Principal had time to see them. We wanted something a little more immediate and definite. If a student needed to be sent out, they went to my "partner teacher's classroom". It just happened they were the classroom next to mine. Student was sent to the partner teacher with the form. Each of us
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Theme and Variations Assignment
Theme and Variations Assignment I use this assignment with my 6th Grade Band when I'm teaching the concept of theme and variations. It's quick, easy to follow, easy to understand, and works great as an emergency substitute assignment!
5th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Alternative Concert Assignment
Student missing a concert? Need an alternative assignment for a make-up grade? We all know there is really no way to make up for a missed performance, but this assignment provides an easy alternative activity. The student is asked to attend another school concert in your district or your city. You can determine how long they have to complete the assignment. It's easy to use, easy to grade, and gets students actively thinking about another school's concert performance. Easily editable to matc
9th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
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Experience
I have been teaching since 1993 and have mostly taught Band, but some Choir, Guitar, Percussion Ensemble, and General Music along the way. I have also been on the worship team either as leader or member at whatever church I have attended.
Teaching style
I have always felt extremely fortunate to teach the same students from middle school through high school and share in something that they love! When you are with students for 8 years, you can't help but get to know them and have a deep relationship with not only the student, but with the family as well. My students know that I love them dearly but I also hold them to a high standard not only musically, but morally as well. We make mistakes together but at the end of the day, hopefully we have lived corem Deo!!!!!
Awards & shining teacher moments
1997 Teacher Leadership Technology Grant
My HS Concert and Jazz Bands have always received a superior or excellent rating at festivals and contests.
One of the biggest highlights of my career was being able to work with composer Christopher Tin on a piece for my combined ensembles.
My own education history
1993: Bachelor of Music from Western Washington University; 1998: Master of Music from Central Washington University; 2014: Residency Principals Certificate from Western Washington University
Additional biographical information
I have spent my entire career teaching in Washington State. I spent 24 years in the public schools and since 2017 have taught in a small private Christian School - and honestly since making the switch, I have never been happier or more satisfied with my career!!!
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