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Project Garage Band, as the kids named it ended with the activity of an aural transcription. The rules were: no traditional notation, clefs needed to be mono-chromatic, and the symbols needed to be a collaborative effort by each group member (they were in groups of twos). I think it turned out nicely, it did take us around two class periods to complete, but once done we sat and listened to the

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So I'm a little under the weather, and I seemed to have lost my voice. As a music teacher that is a bit of a problem considering it is my instrument of choice.I've been reading up some on teaching composition, and developing relevant activities for my classes and its brought ups some questions as to who can I use these activities with, where (general, or heterogeneous classes) and how can I build

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By the Second Grade Music Class at Bloomington Montessori School, with the assistance of Ms. PhillipsStrawberry and the Attack of the Self-Exploding Vacuum Bags.m4aOnce upon a time in a land far, far away lived a pygmy puff named Strawberry. Strawberry loved the meadow where she lived, its tall trees and its trickling brooks. She shared the meadow with her best pal Incher the caterpillar. Incher

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Recently I began teaching general music at a local school here in Bloomington, and what I've experienced in these three weeks is that general music can be exciting, challenging (to both myself and the kids) and inspirational.I came into this with the idea that I wanted to give my students a foundation in music that would easily transfer to instrumental, choral, art, even theatre. However I wasn't

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A friend sent this video to me and I just thought it was wonderfully uplifting and curious all at the same time. Enjoy! Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.

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Five More Weeks!!!Spent the day with great company and yummy food. As much as I'm looking forward to the end of the semester I'm not looking forward to all the work that is going to happen in the following weeks...yikes!I made the salad :-)The Girls; Christin, Ursula, Lizbee, and yours truly.Upclose and personal with Urs.

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it's late, or early depending on how you want to look at it, and i've been up prepping for F200, aka "bad-band" but I never refer to it by that name.Today was a blur, and tomorrow will be even fuzzier. Earlier tonite a friend and I chatted over coffee (part of the reason I'm up) about the burn-out status of our department (music in general) and how some professors lose touch with the mental

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I compiled this a while back and I decided to post because a lot of these books are very useful not just for cellists, but all string players. There are others that I will add periodically and information on how to obtain out of print items (mainly websites that you can visit).I truly believe that this information should be shared and not hoarded, music is an entity that all can appreciate and it

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BrimmingA performance art piece featuring the visual art of Brian Rutenberg, a South Carolinian who currently lives and works in New York City. A graduate of the College of Charleston, South Carolina, Brian Rutenberg participated in his first group exhibition in 1985 and moved to New York shortly thereafter. He received a Master of Arts degree from New York’s acclaimed School of Visual Arts.

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Cora PhillipsVioloncellist, TeacherEducationIndiana University School of Music, MS Music Education, PresentlySan Francisco Conservatory of Music, MM 2004North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Music, BM 2002 Teachers Helga Winold, 2007-2008Sadao Harada, 2003-2004Bonnie Hampton, 2002-2004Marcy Rosen, 1998- 2002Robert Marsh, 1998- 2002Teaching ExperienceGeneral

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Great music, amazing costumes, and a lot of enthusiastic musicians in-training.One of my violin studentsDr. Brenner leading the troupeswee cellistsHaving a good timeDr. Brenner and her girls Cassie (peasant girl) and I (faerie from the wrong side of the tracks:-)Dr. Cara Elise, Doctor of CELLOATRICS (nerds, I know)Helen, Cara, and myself leading the beginners in the premiere of Lauren

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Frans Helmerson Concert in Auer Hall(amazing!)It's been awhile, abt a month and some change which isn't rare for me but still I've definitely had things to comments abt just no time (don't really have time now but whatever). First, today I had my last field experience teaching with the kids over at Batchelor Middle school, it went extremely better than I thought it would (I would like to add

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I made it!!! through the first week of school that is. Not that I had any doubts about it but it has been awile (like three years).Indiana University, or IU as it is lovingly referred to by everyone up here, is a beacon of light here in the town of Bloomington.aw...The school absolutely dominates the town, which I think is a pretty good deal only because everyone is working more or less towards

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I'm here, let the learning begin!So far I'm really impressed with the professionalism of the IU students, everyone presents themselves with such purpose and direction. Not much to say or report school doesn't begin until Monday. I do miss my people back in South Carolina, not the weather though (sorry, the winter is right around the corner ya'll). Take care and keep in touch. **The title is

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Potential-having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.Change- to make or become different. To transform.One might say you need to harness the potential in order to change, or commit to the act of change in order to find your potential. Both work and I am convinced we all, more or less submit to either or... on a good day.However there is one more element that

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Spring is finally here, and the changes are not limited to the flowers. It is time for me to move on, I decided school was the next step. Yes, school. Everyone has their opinion about what it is I'm doing but funny thing is it's my life.:-)I'm ready for the change, it has been eye-opening for me working in the schools and also trying to maintain my artistic integrity. I have heaps of respect for

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School HouseLinks to other Wisteria clipsSwamp SongSkinPoems in Everyday Places

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Miss Miciah and the cello guysUnaccompanied Suite no. 3 in C major BWV 1009Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)Bouree I/IIGigueA Bouree is a French dance that became popular throughout the 17th century. It resembles the Gavotte, a French folk dance, uses simple rhythms, and is danced in double time. The Bouree is the least rhythmically complex of all of the movements, but contains both an upbeat (

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Unaccompanied Suite no.3 in C major BWV 1009Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)CouranteSarabandeComposed during his appointment as Kapellmeister to the duke of Cöthen from 1717 to 1723, the cello suites are one of the most popular works ever composed for solo cello. While no autographed copy by Bach himself is in existence, the cello suites remained through a hand-written copy by Anna Magdalena

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Max and his sister EmilyUnaccompanied Suite #3 in C Major BWV 1009 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)PreludeAllemandeJ.S. Bach born in Eisenach, Germany in 1685 was probably the greatest composer of his time, though during his time he was only known as a standard working musician. Bach’s family comprised of two wives (

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I think the kids would agree that this master class was very informative, but also entertaining.I want to thank Mr. Jones for taking time out of his schedule to share with us the secrets of Baroque Historical Performance. Excerpts handed out were taken from Mary Cyr, " Performing Baroque Music".Bryan W. Jones was born in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, where he also began his study of the oboe

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About a week after the fact but better late than never...Brahms Piano QuartetHandel-HalversonEyeglasses duoThings went well, but life can finally (and it has somewhat) return to normal.

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Friends: Ashley, and Damir Horvat, Christopher Neely, and Jun MatsuoConcert to take place at Edumunds Hall, March 19th 2007 at 7:30pmBe there or be square!Program orderPassacaglia in G minor (from suite no. 7 in Gminor for Harpsichord) George Frideric Handel- Johan HalversonDuet “mit zwei obligaten Augengläsern” Ludwig van BeethovenAllegroAllegrettoCello Sonata in F Major, Opus 6 Richard

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Tuesday the PCA cello students had their first master class with guest artist David Gee. The kids are getting better acquainted with their pieces and are beginning to start the musicality phase of their pieces. I was very proud of their performances, and openness with Mr. Gee. I hope that the experience was a good one for them also. Thank-you Mr. Carrion for helping to make this happen. David Gee

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So it's that time of the year again. I am starting to focus on exactly how I want my students to go about learning their specific movements along with researching the historical and performance practice aspects. I think it is a huge step-up from last year (where I admit I was a bit disorganized in my presentation of the assignment) and hopefully the kids will agree too. TheBachProject2007.docThe

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