In addition to music, I also teach visual art. In recent years, we have started a tradition that the 5th graders complete a collaborative a...

Today was Field Day and I forgot my whistle! I sent an email asking the staff to borrow an extra, but no one had one available. I was force...

My school does not have a stage, so all performances must take place in the gym. There's not much I can do about the acoustics, but I t...

Props can be a great way to peak student interest in a classroom activity or add a polished touch for a performance. If you are purchasin...

Do you have fraying mallets and a very small budget? This was my problem. But, it is not a problem anymore! I was brave a...

Our school was renovated about 6 years ago. Unfortunately, they demolished the stage in order to make the kitchen and cafeteria larger. All ...

At the last minute, I decided I would like to have a prop for one of the choir songs. I wanted the students to hold a candle during "On...