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angelaammerman
Aug 28, 20242 min read
What to Include in Your Own Ensemble Contract: Band or Orchestra or Choir Contract!
You all. If you don’t have an ensemble contract yet, TRUST ME… You NEED to make this happen ASAP. An ensemble contract not only adds legitim
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angelaammerman
Sep 18, 20201 min read
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...
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angelaammerman
Mar 14, 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....
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angelaammerman
Feb 23, 20202 min read
The Jazz Cat on Improvisation
Today it is our extreme pleasure to welcome Director of Music Education and Associate Professor at George Mason University: Dr. Charles...
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angelaammerman
Jan 13, 20203 min read
7 Tips for a SUPERIOR Assessment Season
Welcome to EPISODE 30 of #MusicEdLove! This episode is coming out via special request for those of you preparing for Assessment! Here are...
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angelaammerman
Jan 6, 20201 min read
Batman, Baby Shark, and Binder Clips with Anne Marie Patterson
What a pleasure it was to have Anne Marie Patterson on the #MusicEdLove Observation Series! Anne Marie Patterson received a Bachelor’s...
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angelaammerman
Dec 12, 20191 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...
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angelaammerman
Nov 19, 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...
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angelaammerman
Oct 14, 20191 min read
Should I Major in Music Education?
#orchestra #choir #band #music #mariachi #musiceducation #musiced #guitar #musicedlove
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angelaammerman
Sep 22, 20191 min read
Music Teachers Needed! with Dr. Annalisa Chang
“If you see a student in your classroom who is willing to take on a leadership position, knows how to delegate, knows how to be in front...
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angelaammerman
Aug 29, 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...
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angelaammerman
Sep 25, 20181 min read
Episode 17 – Empty Chairs and Empty Stands: Recruiting and Retaining Musicians
In this episode, I talk about a few tips for recruiting and retaining student musicians. Enjoy!https://criticalpedagogyelectrified.files....
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angelaammerman
Aug 12, 20182 min read
Episode 15 – Back to School #MusicEdLove Style!
This episode details my Top Ten Tips for those first few weeks back to school! From befriending the custodians to finding a place for...
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angelaammerman
May 20, 20181 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...
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angelaammerman
Mar 4, 20181 min read
Episode 8: On Belonging with Kathy Augustine
Last week, one of my music ed majors was in my classroom sobbing, trying not to call attention to herself. I approached her and asked...
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angelaammerman
Aug 24, 20172 min read
Splash Zones at a Concert?!?!
As you know, I LOVE to have the audience as involved as possible. I am trying to think of advice for a friend to switch up the concert a...
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angelaammerman
Mar 14, 20175 min read
Thwarted by a Tennis Ball…
I have this one class… We all have the one class right? Well, in this one class, my students are doing terrible in school. I mean...
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angelaammerman
Feb 18, 20172 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!...
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angelaammerman
Jan 20, 20174 min read
Motivation Multiplied
You know how football fans can be obnoxious sometimes (let’s not name names… but still… We all know it’s true). And then their team wins...
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angelaammerman
Dec 22, 20167 min read
Spread the Love: Mother Knows Best
When I was a little girl, I used to get so annoyed with my mom for making us perform all over the place… I’m not sure why I would get so...
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