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Top 5 Facts: Carmina Burana
by Note Knacks MusicThis work is one of my favorites! I enjoyed researching it and was quite amused at the subject matter I uncovered! Click on the NPR story at the end of the article for the fun details! A secular oratorio written in 1937 Based on a manuscript of medieval poems Intended to be staged with dance Part of […]
Happy Birthday Mr. Orff!
by Note Knacks MusicComing up on July 10th is Carl Orff’s birthday; he would have been 120 years old! In celebration of his life, I wanted to highlight the great work he did and how it pertains to the challenges of today! I did a little digging and found a speech he made at the opening of the […]
One Composer’s Thoughts on How To Develop Your Aural Imagination
by Note Knacks MusicSome time ago, I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful local composer! Nick Demos, who is a professor of composition at GA State University, sat down with me and let me in on his composition process. Not only was it fascinating, but so inspiring! Here are his ideas for developing your aural imagination through immersion so that […]
Practice Makes Perfect!
by Note Knacks MusicI belong to a Toastmasters club in Alpharetta, GA. If you have never heard of it, it is something you might want to check out! It is a club where people go to improve their public speaking skills. A couple of weeks ago, a question was asked to a participant that resonated with me and the […]
Use Social Media To Promote Your Program!
by Note Knacks MusicIn this month of advocacy, we want to get the word out. Your parents and administrators need to know what you are doing and why it is valuable to educating the whole child. Social media has become the perfect outlet to do this: posting takes little time and reaches almost all. An added benefit is […]
The “Oh No, It Is MIOSM and I Haven’t Planned Anything Yet” Cheat Sheet!
by Note Knacks MusicIt is hard to believe, but “Music In Our Schools Month” is already here! This month is all about advocacy ~ so let’s take some time to show the community what we do! Here are 3 last minute concert ideas that you can easily execute without a lot of work! You can highlight all of […]