SPRING AGAIN! (nearly!)One year ago next week, the MENC bloggers began this journey into blogdom.....my first post was 3/21/07.....
As EWL mentioned yesterday, we're all gearing up for the NEW MENC WEBSITE....lots to do, and we hope members will like it. There are going to be some great things on there......! Check back in mid - April!
A new report by the Dana Foundation is just out......it may help bolster the discussion on the importance of the arts, discussing how training in the arts might contribute to improved general thinking skills for children and adults. See the write up about the report in EDUCATION WEEK
And here is the actual 146 page pdf report: Insights Gained Into Arts and Smarts
As a way to commemorate a full year of MENC blogging, below I revisit a few favorite sites/entries that have appeared in the Wednesday Midweek Meanderings and Miscellany......I think they're worth a second look.....! I also add a few (just a few!) additional personal favorites for all you arts education fans.
Have a good week, and Happy Music Making! SR (scroll on!)
GREAT MUSIC EDUCATION BLOG, tech oriented, but other issues too:Exhibit revives musicologist's work, and African-American Music believed to be forgotten:
see this ARTICLE
America Sings! inspires young people involved in the arts to use their time and talents to help others - see their WEBSITE
America Sings! inspires young people involved in the arts to use their time and talents to help others - see their WEBSITE
Read about American Sings! upcoming participation at the April MENC Biennial Conference in Milwaukee! See their NEWSLETTER
Rock and Roll: Steven Van Zandt, MENC, and Rock 'n Roll Forever Foundation; rock lives on in high school curriculum! Click HERE and HERE
Kennedy Center's lesson plans and resources on ARTSEDGE
Kennedy Center's lesson plans and resources on ARTSEDGE
Music Alive: great music magazine for middle school/high school, comes with teachers guide and cd, monthly. Good resources on their website, too! SEE!
Sol y Canto, fabulous Latin group playing original and authentic music from Central and South America, the American SW, and Puerto Rico. Great songs, great vocals, great instrumentals, childrens' music, family friendly, sophisticated, playful and intelligent music!
see their WEBSITE
MMMM Blog of 11/14/07 revisits MENC Position papers, advocacy resources, and a short report on areas of concern to MENC music teachers. see this LINK
Pete Seeger inspired song book, RISE UP SINGING - for everyone!
Gov. Mike Huckabee addresses the MENC Centennial Conference, June 2007; see short recap of his talk HERE
Brilliant and inspiring singing from the African Children's Choir - see their WEBSITE
Dana Foundation's ARTS ED IN THE NEWS, a good source for periodic arts education news updates
Interested in the business of the music industry? Check out MUSICAL AMERICA
Making Music magazine (for anyone with a love of making music!). As their website says:
"information/instruction/Inspiration for the amateur musician. Read stories about music makers from all walks of life, learn about the latest medical research into the benefits of making music, discover tips to make you learn better...." see WEBSITE
our old friend of early MENC blog days, AMERICAN IDOL (even though I'm NOT watching it this year! (at least til the last 6 or so contestants!)
