The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive in May, we can make it a little less stressful. In this second episode, our guest, Mary Escarciga, provides us with some more tips on how we can achieve that starting in May. This episode will cover how to get your student music binders ready so you can start the year performing on day one.  Mary Escarciga is an Orchestra Director with over 18 years of experience both in the middle and high school orchestra setting. She has mentored new teachers in her district since 2007. She has coordinated multiple Orchestra events in her district of Ysleta. She is currently a middle school Orchestra director in the Ysleta Independent School District. Feel free to contact Mrs. Escarciga at mescarciga@yisd.net  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive in May, we can make it a little less stressful. In this second episode, our guest, Mary Escarciga, provides us with some more tips on how we can achieve that starting in May. This episode will cover how to get your student music binders ready so you can start the year performing on day one. Mary Escarciga is an Orchestra Director with over 18 years of experience both in the middle and high school orchestra setting. She has mentored new teachers in her district since 2007. She has coordinated multiple Orchestra events in her district of Ysleta. She is currently a middle school Orchestra director in the Ysleta Independent School District. Feel free to contact Mrs. Escarciga at <a href="mailto:mescarciga@yisd.net">mescarciga@yisd.net</a> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 2 - Ending with the Start In Mind

The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive in May, we can make it a little less stressful. In this episode our guest, Mary Escarciga, provides us with some tips on how we can achieve that starting in May. This episode will cover how to incorporate students into this process, checking in your school inventory and supplies, resources you can plan ahead of time, instrumental repair and so many other tips.  Mary Escarciga is an Orchestra Director with over 18 years of experience both in the middle and high school orchestra setting. She has mentored new teachers in her district since 2007. She has coordinated multiple Orchestra events in her district of Ysleta. She is currently a middle school Orchestra director in the Ysleta Independent School District. Feel free to contact Mrs. Escarciga at mescarciga@yisd.net   SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive in May, we can make it a little less stressful. In this episode our guest, Mary Escarciga, provides us with some tips on how we can achieve that starting in May. This episode will cover how to incorporate students into this process, checking in your school inventory and supplies, resources you can plan ahead of time, instrumental repair and so many other tips.  Mary Escarciga is an Orchestra Director with over 18 years of experience both in the middle and high school orchestra setting. She has mentored new teachers in her district since 2007. She has coordinated multiple Orchestra events in her district of Ysleta. She is currently a middle school Orchestra director in the Ysleta Independent School District. Feel free to contact Mrs. Escarciga at <a href="mailto:mescarciga@yisd.net">mescarciga@yisd.net</a> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 1 - Ending with the Start in Mind

Preparing for a Music Festival can be less stressful if we know what the adjudicators are listening for. Join me and my special guest, Mrs. Adria Dunn on this second of three episodes as we talk about the adjudicators point of view especially in the sight-reading room and how we can implement these strategies in our everyday teaching.  Adria Dunn is an Orchestra director with over 27 years of experience in the public school setting. She also is a violinist in the El Paso Symphony and other musical organizations in the region. She is a UIL Adjudicator for the State of Texas and is currently the Instructional Specialist  at the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. Feel free to contact Mrs. Dunn at adunn@yisd.net SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Preparing for a Music Festival can be less stressful if we know what the adjudicators are listening for. Join me and my special guest, Mrs. Adria Dunn on this second of three episodes as we talk about the adjudicators point of view especially in the sight-reading room and how we can implement these strategies in our everyday teaching.  Adria Dunn is an Orchestra director with over 27 years of experience in the public school setting. She also is a violinist in the El Paso Symphony and other musical organizations in the region. She is a UIL Adjudicator for the State of Texas and is currently the Instructional Specialist  at the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. Feel free to contact Mrs. Dunn at <a href="mailto:adunn@yisd.net">adunn@yisd.net</a> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 2 - Preparing for Your Music Festival 

Preparing for your Music Festival takes a great amount of planning. But this task can be daunting if there is no clarity on the starting point. Join me and my special guest, Mrs. Adria Dunn as we discuss the steps required to plan for our annual festival.  In this first of three episodes we discuss the many components that come into play when we are picking our Music Festival selections. We also discuss several rehearsal tips and techniques to help our students perform successfully.  Adria Dunn is an Orchestra director with over 27 years of experience in the public school setting. She also is a violinist in the El Paso Symphony and other musical organizations in the region. She is a UIL Adjudicator for the State of Texas and is currently the Instructional Specialist  at the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. Feel free to contact Mrs. Dunn at adunn@yisd.net

Preparing for your Music Festival takes a great amount of planning. But this task can be daunting if there is no clarity on the starting point. Join me and my special guest, Mrs. Adria Dunn as we discuss the steps required to plan for our annual festival.  In this first of three episodes we discuss the many components that come into play when we are picking our Music Festival selections. We also discuss several rehearsal tips and techniques to help our students perform successfully.  Adria Dunn is an Orchestra director with over 27 years of experience in the public school setting. She also is a violinist in the El Paso Symphony and other musical organizations in the region. She is a UIL Adjudicator for the State of Texas and is currently the Instructional Specialist  at the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, Texas. Feel free to contact Mrs. Dunn at <a href="mailto:adunn@ysid.net">adunn</a>@yisd.net

Part 1 - Preparing for Your Music Festival 

Classroom management is an important aspect if a successful program. Students thrive when it is done correctly. Frustration happens when procedures are not set in place. In this third of three episodes I share several instructional strategies, guiding students on how to ask questions and how to be mindful of the energy and effort you bring to your classroom.    Links to the Resources mentioned in this episode:  Teaching Music with Purpose: Conducting, Rehearsing and Inspiring by Peter Boonshaft Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind: Practical Strategies for Raising Achievement by Eric Jensen  Links to Teachers I follow on Social Media:   Charles Laux - The Orchestra Teacher CJ Reynolds - Real Rap with Reynolds MIchelle Emerson - Pocketful of Primary Bridget Spackman - The Lettered Classroom  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Classroom management is an important aspect if a successful program. Students thrive when it is done correctly. Frustration happens when procedures are not set in place. In this third of three episodes I share several instructional strategies, guiding students on how to ask questions and how to be mindful of the energy and effort you bring to your classroom.  Links to the Resources mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Music-Purpose-Peter-Boonshaft/dp/1574630768/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34XG14VS4FTDM&amp;keywords=teaching+music+with+purpose+boonshaft&amp;qid=1642299155&amp;sprefix=teaching+music+with+purpose+boonshaft%2Caps%2C86&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Teaching Music with Purpose: Conducting, Rehearsing and Inspiring by Peter Boonshaft</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Engaging-Students-Poverty-Mind-Achievement/dp/1416615725/ref=sr_1_3?crid=FMLFE9GN76A1&amp;keywords=engaging+students+with+poverty+in+mind&amp;qid=1642298951&amp;sprefix=engaging+students+with+%2Caps%2C100&amp;sr=8-3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind: Practical Strategies for Raising Achievement by Eric Jensen</a></li> </ul> Links to Teachers I follow on Social Media:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheOrchestraTeacher" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Laux - The Orchestra Teacher</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/RealRapWithTheReynolds" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CJ Reynolds - Real Rap with Reynolds</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PocketfulofPrimary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MIchelle Emerson - Pocketful of Primary</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheLetteredClassroom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bridget Spackman - The Lettered Classroom</a></li> </ul> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 3 - Classroom Management

Classroom management is an important aspect if a successful program. Students thrive when it is done correctly. Frustration happens when procedures are not set in place. In this second of three episodes I share my experiences with how to engage students in the orchestra classroom, establish student rapport, defining your role as a teacher and mentor, and some more management strategies.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Classroom management is an important aspect if a successful program. Students thrive when it is done correctly. Frustration happens when procedures are not set in place. In this second of three episodes I share my experiences with how to engage students in the orchestra classroom, establish student rapport, defining your role as a teacher and mentor, and some more management strategies.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 2 - Classroom Management

Classroom management is an important aspect for a successful music program. Students thrive when it is done correctly. Frustration happens when procedures are not set in place. In this first of three episodes I share my experiences with factors that affect student behavior, establishing class routines, how to get to know your students and discuss management  strategies.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Classroom management is an important aspect for a successful music program. Students thrive when it is done correctly. Frustration happens when procedures are not set in place. In this first of three episodes I share my experiences with factors that affect student behavior, establishing class routines, how to get to know your students and discuss management  strategies.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 1 - Classroom Management 

How do we as Orchestra directors keep our high level performing students engaged in our classes? What preparation is needed to help them transition into the the collegiate music level?  Our guest, Sergio Ramos, Orchestra Director at Pebble Hills High School in El Paso, TX joins us to discuss how he creates a community and environment that fosters his high level performing students. This is a two part series of our conversation in which we also discuss teacher demonstration, private/group lessons and the expectations needed for high level playing.  Sergio Ramos can be reached at:  sramos05@sisd.net https://www.facebook.com/triolosaventureros/  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

How do we as Orchestra directors keep our high level performing students engaged in our classes? What preparation is needed to help them transition into the the collegiate music level?  Our guest, Sergio Ramos, Orchestra Director at Pebble Hills High School in El Paso, TX joins us to discuss how he creates a community and environment that fosters his high level performing students. This is a two part series of our conversation in which we also discuss teacher demonstration, private/group lessons and the expectations needed for high level playing.  Sergio Ramos can be reached at: <ul> <li><a href="mailto:sramos05@sisd.net">sramos05@sisd.net</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/triolosaventureros/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/triolosaventureros/</a></li> </ul> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 2 - Shoot for Perfection Land on Excellence

Part 1 - Shoot for Perfection Land on Excellence

Technology in the Orchestra classroom can help enhance your lesson delivery, help with classroom management, and provide options when creating assignments specific to our student needs.  In this episode I share some of my favorite technology tools that I use in my classroom such as:   Google Slides Flat Add-On  Click Here &gt;&gt; Tutorial Video   Classroomscreen.com  Click Here &gt;&gt; Tutorial Video   Musictheory.net EdPuzzle.com SeeSaw.me Nearpod.com ...and some extra tips!!  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Technology in the Orchestra classroom can help enhance your lesson delivery, help with classroom management, and provide options when creating assignments specific to our student needs.  In this episode I share some of my favorite technology tools that I use in my classroom such as:  <ul> <li>Google Slides</li> <li>Flat Add-On <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/jR1Q3lF5RGE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here &gt;&gt; Tutorial Video</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://Classroomscreen.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Classroomscreen.com</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/RT1s-71c9TM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here &gt;&gt; Tutorial Video</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://Musictheory.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musictheory.net</a></li> <li><a href="http://EdPuzzle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EdPuzzle.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://SeeSaw.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SeeSaw.me</a></li> <li><a href="http://Nearpod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nearpod.com</a></li> <li>...and some extra tips!!</li> </ul> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Technology in the Orchestra Classroom

Hello &amp; welcome to the Orchestra 101 Podcast. I am your host Linda Ramirez. I am an Orchestra teacher who has taught 3rd-12th grade orchestra for over 15 years in Texas. My goal for this podcast is to be able to share my personal classroom experiences and that of other orchestra directors that will hopefully be a stepping stone for your music education journey. I love when there is a room full of orchestra teachers and we enjoy sharing the things that we are doing in our classrooms. The things that work and the things that don’t. I want to capture those conversations in this podcast. We will focus on specific topics which can be easy for you to come back to check out when you need some tips for your orchestra.

This is the final session of a four part series on how I start Beginning Students in my classroom. I use the the Suzuki Method and modify it for the public school setting. Both my students and I have so much fun while a lot of learning is also taking place. In this final episode I finish talking about how I teach all of the Twinkle Variations; introducing more Suzuki Book 1 pieces; the method books I use in the classroom and how I do my first Beginners Concert.  SUGGESTED LINKS  No H in Snake: Music Theory for Children by Michiko Yurko Music Mind Games by Michiko Yurko Solo Time for Strings Book 1 arr. Forest Etling  Etling String Class Method Book 1 by Forest Etling Workbook for Strings Book 1 by Forest Etling I Can Read Music - Violin, Vol.1 by Joanne Martin I Can Read Music - Viola, Vol.1 by Joanne Martin I Can Read Music - Cello, Vol.1 by Joanne Martin www.onlineorchestrastore.com  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

This is the final session of a four part series on how I start Beginning Students in my classroom. I use the the Suzuki Method and modify it for the public school setting. Both my students and I have so much fun while a lot of learning is also taking place. In this final episode I finish talking about how I teach all of the Twinkle Variations; introducing more Suzuki Book 1 pieces; the method books I use in the classroom and how I do my first Beginners Concert.  SUGGESTED LINKS <a href="https://www.alfred.com/no-h-in-snake-music-theory-for-children/p/00-1472/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No H in Snake: Music Theory for Children by Michiko Yurko</a> <a href="https://www.musicmindgames.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Mind Games by Michiko Yurko</a> <a href="https://www.alfred.com/solo-time-for-strings-book-1/p/00-13065/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solo Time for Strings Book 1 arr. Forest Etling</a> <a href="https://www.alfred.com/etling-string-class-method-book-1/p/00-12659/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Etling String Class Method Book 1 by Forest Etling</a> <a href="https://www.alfred.com/workbook-for-strings-book-1/p/00-13170/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Workbook for Strings Book 1 by Forest Etling</a> <a href="https://www.alfred.com/i-can-read-music-volume-1/p/00-0439/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Can Read Music - Violin, Vol.1 by Joanne Martin</a> <a href="https://www.alfred.com/i-can-read-music-volume-1/p/00-0440/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Can Read Music - Viola, Vol.1 by Joanne Martin</a> <a href="https://www.alfred.com/i-can-read-music-volume-1/p/00-0441/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Can Read Music - Cello, Vol.1 by Joanne Martin</a> <a href="http://www.onlineorchestrastore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onlineorchestrastore.com</a> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 4 - How To Start Beginners in Orchestra

This is the third part of a multiple episode series on how I start Beginning Orchestra students in my classroom. I use the Suzuki Method and modify it for the Orchestra classroom. Both my students and I have so much fun while a lot of learning is also taking place. In this third episode I share the first lessons I use to help students play their instruments for the first time, how students start placing their fingers and the fun songs to help develop the left hand skills.  YouTube Link for Suzuki Arm Exercise for Variation A &gt;&gt;  https://youtu.be/VshR5rpxvBE First Frets for Violin/Viola/Cello  https://www.sharmusic.com/shop.axd/Search?button-search=Search&amp;keywords=first+frets “The Little Monkey Song” PDF Resource  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Suzuki-Pre-Twinkle-Songs-for-the-Orchestra-Classroom-6773466 SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

This is the third part of a multiple episode series on how I start Beginning Orchestra students in my classroom. I use the Suzuki Method and modify it for the Orchestra classroom. Both my students and I have so much fun while a lot of learning is also taking place. In this third episode I share the first lessons I use to help students play their instruments for the first time, how students start placing their fingers and the fun songs to help develop the left hand skills.  YouTube Link for Suzuki Arm Exercise for Variation A &gt;&gt;  <a href="https://youtu.be/VshR5rpxvBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/VshR5rpxvBE</a> First Frets for Violin/Viola/Cello <a href="https://www.sharmusic.com/shop.axd/Search?button-search=Search&amp;keywords=first+frets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.sharmusic.com/shop.axd/Search?button-search=Search&amp;keywords=first+frets</a> “The Little Monkey Song” PDF Resource <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Suzuki-Pre-Twinkle-Songs-for-the-Orchestra-Classroom-6773466" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Suzuki-Pre-Twinkle-Songs-for-the-Orchestra-Classroom-6773466</a> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 3 - How To Start Beginners in Orchestra

This is the second part of a multiple episode series on how I start Beginning Orchestra students in my classroom. I use the Suzuki Method and modify it for the Orchestra classroom. Both my students and I have so much fun while a lot of learning is also taking place. In this second episode I share how we train the muscles to hold a training bow and instrument using egg cartons and paint rollers. I also talk about how I distribute my instruments to my beginning students.  YouTube Link for Suzuki Arm Exercise for Variation A &gt;&gt;  https://youtu.be/VshR5rpxvBE SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

This is the second part of a multiple episode series on how I start Beginning Orchestra students in my classroom. I use the Suzuki Method and modify it for the Orchestra classroom. Both my students and I have so much fun while a lot of learning is also taking place. In this second episode I share how we train the muscles to hold a training bow and instrument using egg cartons and paint rollers. I also talk about how I distribute my instruments to my beginning students.  YouTube Link for Suzuki Arm Exercise for Variation A &gt;&gt;  <a href="https://youtu.be/VshR5rpxvBE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/VshR5rpxvBE</a> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 2 - How To Start Beginners in Orchestra

Starting beginning students in Orchestra can be a wonderful experience when you have the right tools. I will be sharing my personal experience on how I start Beginning Orchestra students in my classroom. I have used the Suzuki Method and adapted it to the Orchestra classroom. Both my students and I have so much fun while a lot of learning is also taking place. I invite you to join me in this multiple part series on how I implement this method with my beginning students.  YouTube Link for Suzuki Arm Exercise for Variation A &gt;&gt;  https://youtu.be/VshR5rpxvBE Music Mind Games by Michiko Yurko &gt;&gt; https://www.musicmindgames.com/ SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Starting beginning students in Orchestra can be a wonderful experience when you have the right tools. I will be sharing my personal experience on how I start Beginning Orchestra students in my classroom. I have used the Suzuki Method and adapted it to the Orchestra classroom. Both my students and I have so much fun while a lot of learning is also taking place. I invite you to join me in this multiple part series on how I implement this method with my beginning students.  YouTube Link for Suzuki Arm Exercise for Variation A &gt;&gt;  <a href="https://youtu.be/VshR5rpxvBE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/VshR5rpxvBE</a> Music Mind Games by Michiko Yurko &gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.musicmindgames.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.musicmindgames.com/</a> SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Part 1 - How To Start Beginners in Orchestra

We continue with the second and final part of my interview with Orchestra Diretor Jesus "Chuy" Diaz on what is that “WHY” factor that keeps our students coming back our classroom year after year. Please check out the first part of this interview to hear about how our guest started his music education journey.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes . I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!!

We continue with the second and final part of my interview with Orchestra Diretor Jesus "Chuy" Diaz on what is that “WHY” factor that keeps our students coming back our classroom year after year. Please check out the first part of this interview to hear about how our guest started his music education journey.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes . I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!!

Part 2 - Thirsty Horses

What is that “WHY” factor that keeps your students coming back to your classroom year after year? “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink”. We can offer our Orchestra students many opportunities but we cannot force them to take them. So how do we create that “thirst” in our students so they could choose to “drink” the water? Orchestra Director, Jesus “Chuy” Diaz, shares his experiences from his musical journey. SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes . I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!!

What is that “WHY” factor that keeps your students coming back to your classroom year after year? “You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink”. We can offer our Orchestra students many opportunities but we cannot force them to take them. So how do we create that “thirst” in our students so they could choose to “drink” the water? Orchestra Director, Jesus “Chuy” Diaz, shares his experiences from his musical journey. SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes . I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!!

Part 1 - Thirsty Horses

This is the last episode of my 3 part interview with Cynthia Cabada on creating, shaping or rebooting your new music program. We finish our conversation with some last tips for all our fellow teachers out there who find themselves stepping in a new program this year. Please check out the the first two episodes of this series as well. Thank you so much for joining me in this conversation. I truly appreciate it. SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW - Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!

This is the last episode of my 3 part interview with Cynthia Cabada on creating, shaping or rebooting your new music program. We finish our conversation with some last tips for all our fellow teachers out there who find themselves stepping in a new program this year. Please check out the the first two episodes of this series as well. Thank you so much for joining me in this conversation. I truly appreciate it. SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW - Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!

Part 3 - Creating, Shaping or Rebooting a New Music Program

This is the second part of a three part interview about how to Create, Shape or Reboot a new music program. In this episode we will be discussing how to setup up the following for your Orchestra organization: handbook, routines, events, curriculum, and so much more. Don't forget to check out Part 1 and Part 3 of this series as well.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW - Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!

This is the second part of a three part interview about how to Create, Shape or Reboot a new music program. In this episode we will be discussing how to setup up the following for your Orchestra organization: handbook, routines, events, curriculum, and so much more. Don't forget to check out Part 1 and Part 3 of this series as well.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW - Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!

Part 2 - Creating, Shaping or Rebooting a New Music Program

Are you starting in a brand new school this year and tasked with starting a new Orchestra? Or perhaps your stepping into a well established Orchestra program? Maybe your rebooting an Orchestra that didn't have a director for a while. Today's guest has had experience in all these three unique scenarios. She will be talking about her experiences and sharing her advice for each of these cases. This is a three part series so don't forget to check the other episodes. Part 1 will cover these topics: Introduction, Establishing school relationships. and the importance of a good attitude.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW - Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!

Are you starting in a brand new school this year and tasked with starting a new Orchestra? Or perhaps your stepping into a well established Orchestra program? Maybe your rebooting an Orchestra that didn't have a director for a while. Today's guest has had experience in all these three unique scenarios. She will be talking about her experiences and sharing her advice for each of these cases. This is a three part series so don't forget to check the other episodes. Part 1 will cover these topics: Introduction, Establishing school relationships. and the importance of a good attitude.  SUBSCRIBE &amp; REVIEW - Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you!

Part 1 - Creating, Shaping or Rebooting a New Music Program

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