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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!...

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...

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...

“I Don’t Even Recruit…” (spoken in the snootiest voice ever)

Have you ever noticed this trend in some music teachers where they are proud that they don’t do any recruiting? What is that? It seems...

Humor – There is a Place for it During Rehearsals!

I spent this evening smiling, laughing, and listening to amazing stories and jokes by other musicians and music teachers. I love to...

Makin’ Music in Juvie

The need for prison reform within our country is a well-supported and documented void within our social system. While many efforts have...

Angela Ammerman