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Where is Your Blue Ocean? with John Kilkenny
This week, we welcome John Kilkenny onto #MusicEdLove. John Kilkenny is a leading performer, educator and artistic leader who is...
angelaammerman
Sep 18, 20201 min read


Teaching Music in an Online World with John Mlynczak
In the wake of Coronavirus cancellations all over the country, #MusicEdLove is thrilled to bringing on Technology expert: John Mlynczak....
angelaammerman
Mar 14, 20201 min read


Goin to Nashville with Veronica Jackson
We kick off our Observation Series with veteran music educator: Veronica Jackson! We hope you enjoy this look into one of her 7th grade...
angelaammerman
Dec 12, 20191 min read


Get Out and Observe REAL Teachers!
This episode is a reminder to everyone to do what you can to get out and observe REAL teachers with “Normal” students! It is the...
angelaammerman
Nov 19, 20191 min read


Should I Major in Music Education?
#orchestra #choir #band #music #mariachi #musiceducation #musiced #guitar #musicedlove
angelaammerman
Oct 14, 20191 min read


Spark Some Joy!
Welcome back to an exciting new school year! In this podcast, we aim to get you off to a great start with a few overarching goals for...
angelaammerman
Aug 29, 20191 min read


Episode 11: From Elite to Extinct
This episode of the #MusicEdLove Podcast is called “From Elite to Extinct” and deals primarily with that kid in the back of the...
angelaammerman
May 20, 20181 min read


And the Cellists Came to Blows Over a Grand Pause…
Well… They didn’t actually come to blows over the grand pause… But they were close. There were words, that is for sure! Fighting words!...
angelaammerman
Feb 18, 20172 min read


Turning Down my Dream Job: A Dissertation Death Story (Sort of)
I was sitting in my favorite coffee shop working on my dissertation, and gradually my mind started drifting to this past week with my...
angelaammerman
Oct 2, 20163 min read


Teaching Love, One Note at a Time
I know I shouldn’t be writing on my blog right now… Not at 8:20 am when I have students coming in so soon. But I can’t help myself. I...
angelaammerman
Jun 13, 20162 min read


The Power of Even a Drop of Critical Pedagogy
Every day, many anxious students tap their feet, drum their fingers, and hum throughout “core” classes, anticipating the much favored...
angelaammerman
Jun 1, 20164 min read


My Best Concert Ever!!! A Positive Shift in Culture
Okay friends… Seriously… I can hardly contain my enthusiasm for this upcoming concert as I sit here writing this blog post!!! It’s not...
angelaammerman
May 24, 20164 min read


Assessment: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly PART II
As I have reflected upon my experiences with my recent judging, I have been struck by how different the experiences of each ensemble...
angelaammerman
May 21, 20165 min read


Assessment: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly… Part I
Hello Critical Pedagogy friends! I am BACK at last! You might be wondering where in the world I have been, I completed coursework and...
angelaammerman
May 8, 20164 min read


My Best Year Yet (fingers crossed)!
I have been excited about this year for a while now for a number of reasons. First of all, this is the first time in my entire teaching...
angelaammerman
Oct 26, 20155 min read


Emotion & Music
#choir #ensembles #band #education #guitar
angelaammerman
Jul 23, 20151 min read
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