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           Obtaining field experience in music education is a very important part of a college student’s growth.  Most (if not all) institutions require that students obtain a certain number of hours observing and working with students prior to their student teaching assignments.  Historically speaking, this was not always the case, as institutions would not require…

  In my experience, two of the most difficult aspects of running and maintaining a professional organization are recruitment and retention. It can take tremendous effort to inform prospective members on campus that your organization exists. Getting your name out there by using a student listserv, flyers, sidewalk chalk, or word of mouth will help…

 As a double major in Vocal Music Education and English Education, I am a huge proponent for a more interdisciplinary approach to teaching music.  With the idea of cross-curricular education becoming more popular in schools, it is important for us to consider the occasional use of newer methods in our classrooms.  Integrating different subjects into…

When attending professional conferences, you will commonly find lectures or panels that focus on the beginning choral teacher.  Those “I Wish I Had Known About…” features are very useful, but the inclusion of a stepping-stone session for the future student teacher could help prepare for the music internship.  Although student teachers acquire knowledge from their…