#musedchat Archive

Each Monday evening at 8PM EST, music teachers get together and share ideas about important topics within music education. It’s a great chance to interact directly with educators from all over the world and to get new tips and tricks to help you succeed in the classroom. The entire #musedchat discussion is organized and moderated by Joe Guarr.

Monday March 19, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to the chat Christina, how are you tonight? #musedchat
    In reply to @ceoliver01
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Good to see you Juliana, hope you're doing well #musedchat
    In reply to @LaTiYoda
  • smanhart4 Mar 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Hi! Shawna, MS Band T in Port Huron, MI. #musedchat
  • tegaskins Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hello, #musedchat world! I'm Taylor, a third-year MUED student at the University of North Texas, and I'll be student teaching this time next year!
  • kellyapetro Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Kelly from Rochester NY 4-6 Vocal General #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Welcome Shawna, how are you tonight? #musedchat
    In reply to @smanhart4
  • mrerichanson Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey all - Eric joining in from Coppell, TX. :) #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Good to see you Kelly, how are you? #musedchat
    In reply to @kellyapetro
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Good evening to you Eric, welcome #musedchat
    In reply to @mrerichanson
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Protest music is a great way to connect to the era! #sschat #musedchat
    In reply to @musicsocstudies
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi All! Amy from MI. Proud of myself for actually showing up on time tonight. #musedchat
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    Free online training: Music Tech Lessons for Chromebooks/BYOD (PD certificate provided). Sign up here https://t.co/htTpm89EAm #musedchat
  • tromboneuop Mar 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Anthony Dahl band teacher from California. Only can stay 15 mins though 😢 #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hope you're doing well tonight #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Great to see you Anthony #musedchat
    In reply to @tromboneuop
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Q1 coming shortly #musedchat
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hey #musedchat K-5 Instrumental/General Music, IL
  • theatreducate - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    I’m here. I’m here!!!! No rehearsal for spring break! #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1: What's the best piece of feedback you've ever received as an educator? What made it so valuable? #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Hi all! Sam Fritz from Greenwood IN - another great topic @jguarr #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Thanks Sam, welcome! #musedchat
    In reply to @SamuelFritz
  • tromboneuop Mar 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: 1st observation ever. Kids were not well behaved. I tried to teach over their talking. The admin asked why I didn’t stop to wait. I said I only get 30 minutes a week to teach them, no time. He said “you think they learned today?” 💡moment #musedchat
  • Muzzikkatt Mar 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Kathy here K-8 gen music & band. Wah hoo!! #musedchat
  • tegaskins Mar 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    #musedchat A1: Talk less, show more. They don't need too many words.
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: While student teaching: Don't let fear of doing/saying something wrong keep you from trying. You'll probably say something slightly stupid everyday. Kids forgive/forget and move on, you should too. #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Oh man...those first few years teaching...practical management feedback was the best thing. #musedchat
    In reply to @tromboneuop
  • mrerichanson Mar 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Best new-teacher advice I got was to focus on refining one area at a time, and that confident mistakes are ok. Best veteran-teacher feedback is to keep the humanity that comes with teaching as a centerpiece for my ed philosophy. #musedchat
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: Nobody really sees me teach unless they're observing me. I usually get feedback for organization and for not talking to the kids as if I'm their mother, which means we actually have conversations. #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Good advice. I have to remind myself of this often still. I want to move faster than they do sometimes which leads to talking over instead of waiting it out. #musedchat #patienceisnotmyforte
    In reply to @tromboneuop
  • amccomas121 Mar 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Amy from NC (MSchorus & Theater) happy to be here! A1: Talk less and listen more - obviously this helps for musical reasons but also builds rapport with Ss. #musedchat
  • kellyapetro Mar 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: Lesson pace and well planned transitions take care of a lot of classroom management issues #musedchat
  • KellyMooreTK Mar 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    The Genre Song https://t.co/FlNthaF2CP #musedchat
    In reply to @InnovateMySchl, @CherylBombenger, @FargoNDSchools
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: the first time I asked kids for opinions on hiwnclass was going. I learned they see right through our professional facades and get right to the heart of the matter #musedchat
  • Frenchie414 Mar 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: During student teaching, my co-op teacher gave the the advice: “Always deflect compliments.” I’ve used that for my entire career. “Great concert!” “Thanks, yes, the kids did so well, they nailed it...!” Etc. #musedchat
  • ceoliver01 Mar 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Lesson pacing and strong differentiation #musedchat
  • rebelmusicteach Mar 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Hi!!!! I'm in rehearsal rn (over Spring Break) but I wanted to wave hi!!!!!! #musedchat
  • ceoliver01 Mar 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1: Lesson pacing and strong differentiation #musedchat
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    D'awww #musedchat
    In reply to @rebelmusicteach
  • MrsKapsInChoir Mar 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Hey #musedchat! Checking in late: Kari, 5-8 choral director in IL
  • jarvelamused Mar 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1: A bit teaching-adjacent, but I was unsure if I should call up and admin/sec. at an opening about what they were looking for, what if they go angry at me for that? "Well then, would you want to work there?" #musedchat
  • MrsKapsInChoir Mar 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A1: Don't be afraid to move around the room. Especially valuable because I'm a pianist and it's easy to get too comfy behind a podium. #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Q2: What does effective feedback look like for your students? Ineffective? How can you tell? #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1:1 sometimes your lesson plan is to manage the failures. #musedchat
  • theatreducate - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1: “you let me cry” #musedchat
  • MrsKapsInChoir Mar 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Second most valuable piece of advice - "make your warm-ups beautiful." That includes the accompaniment! Plunking Do-re-mi-fa-sol serves only as a tool/crutch with little artistic value. #musedchat
  • tromboneuop Mar 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: this is so hard. Effective feedback is that which leads to improvement in performance. But sometimes it’s hard to tell in the large group setting. Lately I’ve been listening to kids play via @Flipgrid and giving individual feedback there. I like it. #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: timely, specific and actionable. I’m bad about giving only negative / corrective feedback and forget that sometimes they need to hear what went well too. #musedchat
  • Frenchie414 Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: Feedback for students must be descriptive and concise. Specific. They need to quickly and easily understand what you mean! #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Great advice! Warm ups are so easy to start "auto piloting." Focusing on always producing good sounds is key to making them meaningful. #musedchat
    In reply to @MrsKapsInChoir
  • smanhart4 Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A1. One of my early years (I'm in 21), I gave a survey to 8th Gr. Ss after a series of frustrating moments/days/weeks & several responses centered around my apparent difference as a T from when they were in 6th. I took the fun out of learning. Ouch. Never again. #musedchat
  • kellyapetro Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: As clear and brief as possible in an ensemble setting. Tell them what to fix and how. Also praise them in a specific way #musedchat
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: Since both of my admin are non-musicians, I feel like the feedback I get from students has been very beneficial because I get to know their likes/dislikes- or strengths/weaknesses- and put that into consideration as I plan. #musedchat
  • ceoliver01 Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: Effective is short, sweet and to the point. Demonstrating is a great way! #musedchat
  • theatreducate - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A1: when the critique takes us further into critical thinking. We are subjective in many cases and turning qualitative into quantitative. Having them ask questions about their and other works #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Feedback from us to students. Should've been more specific. #musedchat
    In reply to @jarvelamused
  • mrerichanson Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: Effective feedback - Ls care about. Ineffective - doesn’t change, improve, or ignite growth. #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    We all do that. We get so focused on all the things we want to fix, the good things can pass us by easily. #musedchat
    In reply to @SamuelFritz
  • theatreducate - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: when the critique takes us further into critical thinking. We are subjective in many cases and turning qualitative into quantitative. Having them ask questions about their and other works #musedchat
  • tegaskins Mar 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    #musedchat A2: I normally start losing my private lesson kiddos if I talk for longer than 15 seconds, so staying compact is a must! I do a lot of "I Play You Play", as well.
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    I’m trying @MarzanoResearch recommended 3:1 positive to negative feedback. Big post-it in my podium and I’m still only getting 1:1 - lots to work on. Is “that wasn’t as offensive” a compliment? #musedchat
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    As a student, I would say have both positive and negative feedback. Make sure feedback is clear and specific. #musedchat #edfb4338
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Hahaha! I'm going to go with a yes, because variations of "that was less awful" are a favorite for me, especially with new music. :) #musedchat
    In reply to @SamuelFritz, @MarzanoResearch
  • jarvelamused Mar 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    One of my tics starting out was always starting off my corrections with "okay" even if it was "okay, that was not good." So my observer said "but it's not okay! So say something else like 'that was terrible' or something like that but not so mean." #musedchat
    In reply to @SamuelFritz, @MarzanoResearch
  • mrerichanson Mar 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    My school uses “I like” and “I wonder” to promote both positive and constructive feedback. #musedchat
  • ceoliver01 Mar 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Always having positive feedback is tricky with beg. band, but you need a good balance. Otherwise, they won't have a positive experience and your program will dwindle. #musedchat
  • tromboneuop Mar 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Well my son’s lesson is over so I’m off to dinner. Have a good night everyone! #musedchat
  • smanhart4 Mar 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A2. I always look for positives but ask them to dig for more. I also like to ask my Ss what I'm thinking. If they were me, what would I say about it? Are they responding? Are their musical responses consistent? I like the 3X rule. #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Q3: What opportunities do you give for students to give feedback to themselves and their classmates? What norms do you establish to make this work? #musedchat
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I think finding a good balance is important because you do not want to be the super mean teacher but you also do not want to be a push over teacher. #musedchat #edfb4338
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I have made “Hi 5” post-it’s that I pass out to kids. #musedchat
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I know this is a side point, but what are some tips for classroom management? #musedchat #edfb4338
  • MrBMusicTeacher Mar 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Antoine here from Woodbridge Ontario Canada HS instrumental music teacher MB and drumline director of the @FrBressaniBands #musedchat
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3: I have students give anonymous feedback to me through PearDeck or NearPod. When it comes to each other, they still don't know what to say besides *shrug* #musedchat
  • LindsayBrazell Mar 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Joining late! A3: If there were solo auditions I had each student fill out a rubric for each but required that their names be on the paper to avoid any conflict. When they knew I would be looking at them I found they were more fair. #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Good to see you Antoine, how are things? #musedchat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher, @FrBressaniBands
  • smanhart4 Mar 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 I do this in mostly as full-group, though I have done one-on-one peer reflections in the past. I love to record my Ss playing, let them listen/make notes, chat with their neighbors, then share out. I remind them that our 'notes' should be helpful to the band. #musedchat
  • ceoliver01 Mar 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3: My Ss assess their own playing tests and concert performances. We have a reflection sheet with basic musical elements that they answer. This is standard after every concert and playing test. #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3: @GoogleForEdu Forms and @padlet ALWAYS collect real names and emails plus display feedback along with no targeting individuals as norms. We are an interdependent team #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3: Took an idea from this year's MMC, and posted rehearsal recordings on Classroom along with a blank Google Doc. Students add their thoughts. #musedchat
  • MrsKapsInChoir Mar 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 I try to do a lot of "pair share" activities in my class where students will check each other, listen, and adjust. Sometimes it works, sometimes they just giggle. #musedchat
  • LindsayBrazell Mar 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3: We also did post-performance reflections. They could reflect on both the ensemble’s performance and their own contributions. #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3: When listening to recordings, Ss often have to do some variation of band goals AND personal goals. Helps them to listen beyond themselves, but also hold accountable for their contribution. #musedchat
  • theatreducate - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3: I record performances and play them back for them. We also evaluate on paper. #musedchat
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    When I mean 'anonymous,' I means that I know, but their classmates don't. #musedchat
  • mrerichanson Mar 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3: On composition or performance projects, I like to use @Flipgrid or @padlet for Ls to post products, then offer feedback to peers. Sometimes I ask for only “I likes” but with older Ls I am usually ok with constructive “I wonders” - allows for deeper analysis #musedchat
  • ceoliver01 Mar 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    @AmyLynnRever Love the idea of band goals and personal goals! #musedchat
  • tegaskins Mar 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    #musedchat A3: I've videoed all of my sixth graders' hand positions while going over the break so they can watch their fingers fly away from the clarinet! Their reactions are fantastic. The 7/8th graders get lots of "good, but how can we make it better?" and answer those.
  • ceoliver01 Mar 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Love the idea of band goals and personal goals! #musedchat
    In reply to @AmyLynnRever
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Thank you! #musedchat #edfb4338
    In reply to @Frenchie414
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Proximity and changing location are my top 2. Go and stand by your problem area and teach as if you were on the podium. “Hey so and so would you come sit right over here? Thanks” #musedchat
    In reply to @LaTiYoda
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Thank you! #musedchat #edfb4338
    In reply to @SamuelFritz
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Plan backup activities in case something falls apart. Know your students and community well. #musedchat
    In reply to @LaTiYoda, @Frenchie414
  • Frenchie414 Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A3: I often have my students reflect on performances after viewing a DVD of it. I think for elem. kids, when they see and hear it from the aud. perspective they can understand and hear so much more than just reflecting based on what they remember. #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Padlet is one of my absolute favorite tools. So many applications it can be used for! #musedchat
    In reply to @mrerichanson, @Flipgrid, @padlet
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Thank you! #musedchat #edfb4338
    In reply to @msmusiced, @Frenchie414
  • theatreducate - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A3: part 2 I use Google Classroom’s discussion board posting option. I’ve gotten some very thoughtful discussions here. #musedchat
  • MrBMusicTeacher Mar 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A1 when in teachers college at @PapHigh, I had a great lesson planned for the Friday before a two week break, my advisor new the kids would have their mind on vacation and not in the learning mode. Well let's say the lesson was a....#musedchat
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I would say having an anonymous suggestion jar so that students feel free to voice opinions. #musedchat #edfb4338
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A3-2: I'm going to be controversial here, but I hate video replay unless it's marching band. I thought it was always wasted class time as a student. I would have much rather have my feedback listened to before the concert instead of after, when I didn't care anymore. #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Q4: What are your favorite feedback one-liners to offer students? #musedchat
  • smanhart4 Mar 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A3 I also use @Seesaw to house all of their performance assessments among other assignments. Ss can go back & listen to their playing & identify what they might do to improve their performance in general, or if they plan on retaking assessments. #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    We just got done using it for students to share links to pieces they'd like to play for our Spring Concert. They vote by "liking" each other's suggestions. #musedchat
    In reply to @mrerichanson, @Flipgrid, @padlet
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Thank you! #musedchat #edfb4338
    In reply to @jguarr
  • MrBMusicTeacher Mar 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A1 but in recent memory I haven't had any legit feed back being the only music teacher at my school. Admin is required to do an observation every 5 years but I have yet to receive much legit feedback from any of the observations I've had. #musedchat
  • theatreducate - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    I do it during the rehearsal process. Otherwise I agree with you. #musedchat
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Thank you! #musedchat #edfb4338
    In reply to @LindsayBrazell
  • ceoliver01 Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Mine Ss have portfolios on Google Drive. A great way to house their playing tests and have them review them. Better yet, have them look at how far they have come from the beginning! #musedchat
    In reply to @smanhart4, @Seesaw
  • LaTiYoda Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Thank you! #musedchat #edfb4338
    In reply to @MrsKapsInChoir
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Same here. Only music teacher for two elementary schools. #musedchat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher
  • LindsayBrazell Mar 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    *does a dance or enthusiastic hop in the air* #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A4: I love your sound! Which version did you like and. Why? Let’s do that again to make sure it wasn’t an accident. I need immediate energized sound. If you did know, what would you say?#musedchat
  • LindsayBrazell Mar 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Check out my arrangement of “I Surrender All” for your church choir! https://t.co/JU42e2IG4h #choir #churchchoir #arranger #hymn #musedchat #musiced
  • LindsayBrazell Mar 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A4: Or if I’m using actual words and not physically showing my response (they could read my face better than I knew how to control it) I loved the saying “sing sounds not words.” It always made the text clearer! #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Let your air do the work What's more important, volume or tone? #musedchat
  • ceoliver01 Mar 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4: Let's try that again...I think we can do that better...There you go!...and the infamous "one more time" #musedchat
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Tone...but that's because I'm always told that I'm a blunt millennial and *grumbles* #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • theatreducate - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A4: “crushed it” “if you’re not doing _____ you’re doing it wrong” #musedchat
  • tegaskins Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    #musedchat Q4: I don't have any signature one-liners for middle school yet, but teching my college band resulted in the phrase "effort and energy" thrown around quite a bit.
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    "Are millenials killing dynamics?" #musedchat
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • Muzzikkatt Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Same for many of us #musedchat
    • MrBMusicTeacher Mar 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      A1 but in recent memory I haven't had any legit feed back being the only music teacher at my school. Admin is required to do an observation every 5 years but I have yet to receive much legit feedback from any of the observations I've had. #musedchat
  • LindsayBrazell Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Ew sorry! I usually make sure my post scheduler avoids Mondays at 8pm. Sorry for the untimely plug! 🤭 #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    My old HS director was fond of saying "Let's do that again, sans yuck" #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    If we can’t hear the lead line, you should play … make more sound come out of your faces please #musedchat
  • msmusiced Mar 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    "They never talk anymore unless it's through text!"- quoted in written form gathered by email. #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • Frenchie414 Mar 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A4: I also often say, “Ok, second chance...!” Even if it’s the 832nd chance. 😂 #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Mp does not stand for More Power #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr, @msmusiced
  • theatreducate - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A4: thought of another “now that we’ve schlepped through the music, let’s sing it.” #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Trombones, right? #musedchat
    In reply to @SamuelFritz, @msmusiced
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    "Listen to your trio" for balance. The kids know that the player on either side is in their trio, if they can't hear each other... #musedchat
  • LindsayBrazell Mar 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A4: “Really great energy but really wrong notes.” Or sometimes, “Let’s pretend we didn’t just do that and start again.” #dynamicsofsarcasm #musedchat
  • AmyLynnRever Mar 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A4: Stolen from someone else: Never louder than lovely. And I'm sure I've got a million other frequently used phrases that my Ss could come up with, but I'm blanking right now. #musedchat
  • MrBMusicTeacher Mar 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A3 My fav that my late HS teacher used to tell us 'FILL THE FRIGGEN HORN!' #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    "Air is free, use it!" #musedchat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher
  • smanhart4 Mar 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A4 Quality vs quantity. My MS Ss have a lot of energy in their playing. ;) That's a regular reminder in our band room. #musedchat
  • MrBMusicTeacher Mar 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A4 let's try it again, this time with the right notes. #musedchat
  • SamuelFritz Mar 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Just because you are the loudest in your trio (we call that level 2 listening) doesn’t always mean you are wrong, but usually does #musedchat
    In reply to @jguarr
  • MrBMusicTeacher Mar 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A4 do or do not there is no try #musedchat
  • jguarr - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    You know Yoda would've made a great music teacher #musedchat
    In reply to @MrBMusicTeacher