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Carrots & Cupcakes & Concerts, Oh My!
I am so happy you are reading this post tonight! This is my 21st post in a row, and they say that it takes 21 days to build a habit. So...
angelaammerman
Jul 21, 20153 min read


The Big Fish Little Pond Effect
Have you ever been a big fish in a little pond? I had a student once who was an enormous fish in this teeny tiny pond of little...
angelaammerman
Jul 20, 20154 min read


Musicking for Community Resilience
This evening, we went to see the movie Tomorrowland and were really moved. The basic plot of the movie is that the world is going to end...
angelaammerman
Jul 18, 20152 min read


THRIVE & Make more Music Makers!
Have you ever seen a mass exodus out of a music program? I see this each year in elementary strings program. The transition between 4th...
angelaammerman
Jul 17, 20154 min read


Critique in Rehearsal – Don’t Send Them Overboard!
The greatness of the spoken word from one to another must never be underestimated. As educators, we must exercise great caution and care...
angelaammerman
Jul 16, 20153 min read


Extra Benefits from the Extra Curriculars!
The warmth of the freshly baked bread wafts from the kitchen right into the dining room where I sit, staring at my computer,...
angelaammerman
Jul 15, 20153 min read


Spinning a Web of Sounds as One Culture
Culture, Identity, Self-Concept: these are my interests this evening as I prepare for a meeting with one of my colleagues. We are...
angelaammerman
Jul 14, 20153 min read


Enthusiasm, Info, Concern, & Tough Questions = A Recruiting Recipe from Anotha Motha!
As I am gearing up for another article on recruiting, I thought I would write some preliminary impressions here on an article I am...
angelaammerman
Jul 12, 20154 min read


A Lack of Experience in a Teacher = A Lack of Proper Education for the Student…
The survey results have already started coming in & I am really thrilled with the results! My Future Music Educators seem to have...
angelaammerman
Jul 11, 20153 min read
Random String Camp Thoughts
I am embarking on my fourth year at the same school this upcoming year. I have never been able to stay at the same school for so long...
angelaammerman
Jul 10, 20153 min read


Qualified or Able: A Music Ed Advocate’s Struggle
Just yesterday, I read an article on all state musicians’ attitudes toward majoring in music education. It was a really great article...
angelaammerman
Jul 9, 20152 min read
Music Education – The Wannabe Sister
My own county has been experiencing severe budget issues ever since I have been a teacher here (five years) and while they are known...
angelaammerman
Jun 28, 20152 min read


Pot in the Pocket… Poverty in Public Schools
So today is my 6th day of my writing goal. I am somewhat disappointed in myself for not writing purely academic posts each day, but at...
angelaammerman
Jun 27, 20152 min read
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