What a pleasure it was to have Anne Marie Patterson on the #MusicEdLove Observation Series! Anne Marie Patterson received a Bachelor’s...

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...

Every day, many anxious students tap their feet, drum their fingers, and hum throughout “core” classes, anticipating the much favored...

Okay friends… Seriously… I can hardly contain my enthusiasm for this upcoming concert as I sit here writing this blog post!!! It’s not...

As I have reflected upon my experiences with my recent judging, I have been struck by how different the experiences of each ensemble...

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...

Between my wordpress & tumblr followers, we are at last at 50!  I am just thrilled with this number and cannot wait to see it move on up....

Have you been thinking about starting up a new strings program in your district?  Look no further, for I have found answers in my...

Sweaty hands.  Shaking knees. Bow perfectly rosined.  Stan is ready for his audition.  He has worked countless hours, practicing,...

Today I was super inspired by a post made by @thecandidchoraldirector  She was talking about the school year starting up again and it...