Improvisation unites musicians from different genres and educational backgrounds. Participants will explore improvising with voices and classroom instruments, using stimuli from classical, popular and folk music to develop confidence as improvisers. butler_incorporatingimprovisationintothecurriculum_pageall...

This session will look at the beginnings of Kodaly music education in Hungary; its growth in Canada and place in 21st Century music education. Topic List: Kodaly music education, choral music, cultural music, music pedagogy pastedgraphic-4 eyre_echoes-of-the-past_-4pagespdf...

A percussion section in any band or orchestra can, and will, add a level of excitement and rhythmic drive to any performance. But having an instrument that underperforms its fullest potential can be a major source of frustration for any performer or bandleader. We teach our students the required techniques to play and utilize their...

I was tired of using up my extra-curricular energy to run ensembles in our small school, only to have poor attendance due to all of the other activities that always took priority with my best music students. I was also looking for ways to make my current music students make taking music class a priority...

In our workshop Beyond the Drum: Indigenous music curriculum we will explore how the drum is a central part of FNMI culture and musical values. We will explore how contemporary FNMI music can be incorporated into music programming to explore and teach elements of music. In addition we will discuss how to connect the skills...

During this workshop, teachers will get to see and learn about the various components of the new resources now found on the members side of the OMEA website which were created in the summer of 2016. omea-new-secondary-resources...

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The Voice as an Instrument: In this interactive session, we will go on a journey with members of the Hamilton Children’s Choir to explore the variety and diversity of sound that can be achieved through training and tone production. poloz-z...

How Recording Artists Are Paid A lesson for Grade 7 and 8 Financial Literacy and Music Connections to Financial Literacy Describe the financial literacy knowledge and skills, which will be addressed and assessed in this lesson. Financial literacy knowledge and skills could include, but are not limited to: understanding needs and wants; consumer protection and […]

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Dollars and Sense- Music Project or Event Planning Music & Financial Literacy Lesson Plan Grade 9/10 Connections to Financial Literacy: Include: knowledge and skills needed to make responsible economic and financial decisions with competence and confidence. spending and saving problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking related to financial issues 9_10_fl_dollars-sense-lesson_project-_event_planning-lesson-final 9_10_fl_dollars-sense-lesson_project_event_planning_blm-2_project-budget-template 9_10_fl_dollars-sense-lesson_project_event_planning_blm-2a_project-budget-template-in-excel 9_10_fl_dollars-sense-lesson_project_event_planning_blm-3_budget-rationale 9_10_fl_dollars-sense-lesson_project_event_planning_blm-4_-decision-making-checklist […]

Grade 9/10 Open Music & Financial Literacy  Purchasing Equipment Lesson Ontario Music Educators’ Association www.omea.on.ca Connections to Financial Literacy: Include: understanding wants and needs budgeting saving consumer awareness how the financial system works. 9_10_fl_purchasing-instruments-and-equipment-lesson 9_10_fl_purchasing_blm-1_wants-vs-needs-worksheet 9_10_fl_purchasing_blm-2_compare-and-contrast-worksheet 9_10_fl_purchasing_blm3_t-chart-organizer 9_10_fl_purchasing_blm4_3-2-1-exit-strategy 9_10_fl_purchasing_blm5_red-light-green-light-financial-literacy-terms 9_10_fl_purchasing_blm6_questions-for-reflection 9_10_fl_purchasing_tr_2_sample-list-of-things-to-consider-when-purchasing-an-instrument 9_10_fl_purchasing_tr1_sample-compare-and-contrast-worksheet

Connections to Financial Literacy Include: personal financial planning social implications of financial decisions understanding the economy planning for the future. 9_10_fl_careers-in-music-lesson 9_10_fl_music-careers_blm-1_6-things-i-really-need-to-know-about-the-working-in-canada-web-site 9_10_fl_music-careers_blm-1a_6-things-i-really-need-to-know-about-the-working-in-careercruising-web-site 9_10_fl_music-careers_blm-2_careers-in-music-placemat 9_10_fl_music-careers_blm-3_career-reflections 9_10_fl_music-careers_blm-4_3-2-1-careers-in-music 9_10_fl_music-careers_tr1_music-careers 9_10_fl_music-careers_tr2_things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-career-in-music

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Are You a Thief? Music & Financial Literacy Lesson Plan Grade 9/10 Connections to Financial Literacy Include: Having the knowledge and skills needed to make responsible economic and financial decisions with competence and confidence. Acquiring knowledge in such specific areas as saving, spending, borrowing, and investing Students will develop skills in problem solving, inquiry, decision […]