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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!...
angelaammerman
Feb 18, 20172 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Music, Mind, and Education – A Book Review
Music, Mind, and Education is an enjoyable and easy read for any Music Education enthusiast. Swanwick takes the reader on a journey...
angelaammerman
Aug 8, 20152 min read
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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
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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
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