The Recorder (Legislative News Feed) - 01/07/2009

1/7/2009 - 3 Ways to Change Music Education… for the Better See the center insert of January’s Teaching Music magazine to find a copy of ... more

Six Tips for Effective Oral Communication - 01/07/2009

“Because we are teachers,” says Dee Hansen, “oral communication is our primary form of instruction. Effective verbal and nonverbal c ... more

New Arrangements in the New Year - 01/07/2009

Ann Forman, who has been the orchestra director of River Trails School District 26 in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, for 23 years, believes that today’ ... more

A Musical New Year in San Antonio for MENC Board, All-American Band - 01/07/2009

The MENC National Executive Board met over the New Year’s weekend in San Antonio, Texas. In addition to chairing the Board meeting, MENC Pr ... more

Coming Attractions: Check Out the January Issue of Teaching Music - 12/23/2008

The January '09 issue of Teaching Music will arrive just in time for a brand new year. Look for these features and news stories.     Feat ... more

Fiddles for Sale or Rent - 12/18/2008

Advice on Acquiring a Stringed InstrumentIt’s tough for even the most well-staffed and lavishly funded school to own and maintain enough st ... more

Qualifications For Candidates For National President - 12/17/2008

Any MENC member can nominate a candidate for the office of MENC National President. MENC: The National Association for Music Education is a profession ... more

MENC Mariachi: December 2008 Newsletter - 12/16/2008

Sin pena ni gloria: Honoring Forgotten Mariachi Heroes Who've Recently Passed On by Jonathan Clark Jonathan Clark is a well-known and respected mari ... more

Extreme Weather Strings - 12/10/2008

Let’s face it. String musicians normally don’t perform outdoors. But, occasionally you or your students may be asked to perform for an out ... more

3 Ways to Change Music Education - 12/05/2008

3 Ways YOU Can Change Music Education ... for the Better!Petition for Equal Access to Music EducationChange Drive to Change EducationRally for Music E ... more