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Andrew Arney replied to Stuart Collidge's discussion Year 7 Band program survey"Class-size - 3 classes of 26
Boys, girls or coed - coed
Staffing (classroom and instrumental) - 1 classroom staff in class times and 3 instrumental tutors at various times
Time allocation per week - 2 x 50 minutes per week, plus a 30 minute lesson…"
MartyJ posted a blog postG1-3 and G7-8 Music Teacher wanted in Bangkok!!!
Just putting the feelers out for now. My school, Bangkok Christian College will be looking for a native English speaking music teacher to teach G1-3 classroom music and G7 and 8 instrumental music. Preferably looking for someone with Kodaly or Orff training and are a woodwind or high brass specialist. The school is starting to pump money into music and you'll also be working with me. I've designed the whole curriculum and I really needed someone qualified to help me in the instrumental…See More
Murray Bishop replied to Stuart Collidge's discussion iPhone/iPad apps for use in a concert band"Hey Stu,
I use my ipad in the classroom quite a bit with garage band, harmonizer and soundrop as tools to demonstrate harmy etc, but in band i use the metronome and tuner> when working with my stage band guitarists i started out using amplitube…"
MartyJ posted a discussionLooking for school in Aus' to Partner with school in Bangkok!
I'm head of the music for the English Immersion Program at Bangkok Christian College. I've just started up a beginner instrumental program in Year 7, or Mathayom 1 as it's known here.Starting up any beginner instrumental program anywhere is a challenge and starting one up as a foreigner in a Thai school just makes it that little bit more exciting. Fortunately, the school is pretty prestigious in Thailand and has a fine reputation...for sport. It's an all boys school, from G1 - 12. …See More
MartyJ posted a blog postWanted - School in Aus' to set up a band exchange with school in Bangkok!
Sawatdee kahb. I'm head of the music for the English Immersion Program at Bangkok Christian College. I've just started up a beginner instrumental program in Year 7, or Mathayom 1 as it's known here.Starting up any beginner instrumental program anywhere is a challenge and starting one up as a foreigner in a Thai school just makes it that little bit more exciting. Fortunately, the school is pretty prestigious in Thailand and has a fine reputation...for sport. It's an all boys school, from G1 -…See More
A meeting of minds
In setting up this page, I am hoping to leverage the combined experience and knowledge of music educators. My primary aim is to gather information about Year 7 band programs, but there are really no limits to the possibilities for sharing knowledge and experience.
During the course of the first semester, I'm planning to blog my experiences with the program. I'd love for people to feel free to comment on my posts and ask questions or offer alternatives.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO NINGS: this is basically a social network, much as facebook, but with a few different features. If you are feeling daunted by the amount of info on the page, the best place to start would be in either the Forum section or the Blog section.
While my primary interest is in Year 7 classroom bands, there is no reason why discussion couldn't range widely and cover all aspects of p-12 music education.
Forum
Year 7 Band program survey 9 Replies
Hi Folks, I'm interested in exploring some best practice for setting up and running Yr7 band programs. A good starting point for reference might be to fill in a quick survey as below: Class-sizeBoys, girls or coedStaffing (classroom and…Continue
Started by Stuart Collidge. Last reply by Andrew Arney Feb 12.
iPhone/iPad apps for use in a concert band 4 Replies
I've been looking into the possibilities of the iPad as a rehearsal tool and wondering if anyone has seen/heard about or has experience with any apps that are particularly useful. I am hoping to pick up an iPad within the next few months, so will…Continue
Started by Stuart Collidge. Last reply by Murray Bishop Aug 8, 2011.
Looking for school in Aus' to Partner with school in Bangkok!
I'm head of the music for the English Immersion Program at Bangkok Christian College. I've just started up a beginner instrumental program in Year 7, or Mathayom 1 as it's known here.Starting up any beginner instrumental program anywhere is a…Continue
Started by MartyJ Aug 3, 2011.
Welcome and what would you like to know?
Here is a chance to say hi, introduce yourself a little. If there is one piece of knowledge that would aid you most in the classroom when you stand in front of your next class, what would it be?
Started by Stuart Collidge Apr 18, 2011.
Blog Posts
G1-3 and G7-8 Music Teacher wanted in Bangkok!!!
Just putting the feelers out for now. My school, Bangkok Christian College will be looking for a native English speaking music teacher to teach G1-3 classroom music and G7 and 8 instrumental music. Preferably looking for someone with Kodaly or Orff training and are a woodwind or high brass specialist. The school is starting to pump money into music and you'll also be working with me. I've designed the whole curriculum and I really needed someone qualified to help me in the instrumental…
ContinuePosted by MartyJ on September 21, 2011 at 21:57
Wanted - School in Aus' to set up a band exchange with school in Bangkok!
Sawatdee kahb. I'm head of the music for the English Immersion Program at Bangkok Christian College. I've just started up a beginner instrumental program in Year 7, or Mathayom 1 as it's known here.
Starting up any beginner instrumental program anywhere is a challenge and starting one up as a foreigner in a Thai school just makes it that…
ContinuePosted by MartyJ on August 3, 2011 at 22:52
iPad
I have now joined the ranks of iPad users. School has set me up with an ipad2 to test the feasibility of the device and the educational potential in a classroom setting. Aside from that, I can also see possibilities for use outside the classroom, but also as a professional tool.
I intend to blog my experiences in using the iPad, mostly for me to keep a record of what I've tried that's worked and what hasn't but also so that others might benefit from the knowledge.
One of the critical… Continue
I intend to blog my experiences in using the iPad, mostly for me to keep a record of what I've tried that's worked and what hasn't but also so that others might benefit from the knowledge.
One of the critical… Continue
Posted by Stuart Collidge on August 3, 2011 at 1:27
Classroom Band Sem 1 Post 9
First week of Term 2. A short week because of the Easter and Anzac day holidays, so no Monday classes this week.
Before now, each of the Wednesday classes was split into instrument groups. This week, we combined those classes for our first band rehearsal. So much sound! I always enjoy this lesson, seeing the expression on the kids faces when they hear the results of coming together and playing music. It's a good lesson for inspiring them.
This lesson is my opportunity to…
ContinuePosted by Stuart Collidge on April 30, 2011 at 10:27
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