5 Questions for the November Jazz Mentor - 11/04/2009

Sebastian Bonaiuto began his career as a music educator at Westwood High School in Massachusetts where, in addition to his conducting responsibilities ... more

The Recorder (Legislative News Feed) - 10/30/2009

10/30/2009 - New Report Links High School Graduation Rates to Arts Education The Center for Arts Education (CAE) recently released a new study o ... more

Poll: Do You Teach Jazz during the Curricular Day? - 10/29/2009

Take this brief poll and share how jazz fits—or doesn't—into your school's curriculum, then watch for results and commentary from mentors ... more

Do You Have an Anecdote to Share to Support Music? - 10/28/2009

If you have a great story that conveys the importance of music in your community or in the lives of your students, hundreds of teachers and administra ... more

Let 'Em Play - 10/21/2009

Ask a jazz educator what makes teaching jazz band different from marching or concert band, and chances are the answer will be “improvisation.&rd ... more

Make A Donation to Support Music Education October 19-20 and Help MENC Win a $1,000 Award - 10/16/2009

Causes, The Case Foundation and Parade Magazine organized America's Giving Challenge to encourage people to use social networking to support no ... more

Refresh Your Music Program with Improvisation, Part 2 - 10/15/2009

“Improvisation is a great way to refresh your music program and add a little excitement to your rehearsals,” says Lisa Werner, the Wiscons ... more

Refresh Your Music Program with Improvisation, Part 1 - 10/07/2009

When teaching improvisation, whether to elementary orchestra students or your high school jazz ensemble, “The first thing to help students feel ... more

Press Release: MENC Membership-wide Elections to Be Held Online in 2010 - 10/01/2009

MENC: The National Association for Music Education Announces Candidates for National and Division Presidents-Elect Membership-wide Elections to Be He ... more

One Measure at a Time: Advice from the October Mentor - 09/30/2009

The October mentor on the MENC Jazz forum, Andrew Goodrich, shares his thoughts on inspiration, engaging students, and working with limited time and r ... more