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Kandinsky’s Improvisation 27 in Elementary Music

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Suzanne, Music Teacher

Hi, I’m Suzanne! I am a singer, flutist and most importantly a passionate music educator. I love putting creativity and imagination into my teaching and I can't wait to share my ideas with music teachers like you!

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Chorus ➤ December 1, 2021

Concert Planning for Music Teachers

It’s December 1st – you know what that means. For most music teachers, December marks the beginning of crazy season. The time of year where we feel anxious and stressed beyond belief. I know it’s concert season because I start to leave my belongings in other classrooms when I travel teach – oops! In any case, this year marks my tenth winter concert and I’ve learned a few strategies along the way. This blog post features 24 of my best concert planning tips!

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Kandinsky’s Improvisation 27 in Elementary Music

10 Unique Themes For School Concerts

Teaching Music Genres in Music Class

10 Tips for Teaching Music Effectively

Concert Planning for Music Teachers

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