Family, friends, new experiences, the opportunity to make and share music, there’s so much to be grateful for this year.
Festival Music in MakeMusic Cloud
What an exciting (and busy) time of year! No doubt you are deep into rehearsals for your December performances and then a well-deserved holiday break.
MakeMusic Cloud November 2022 Repertoire Update
Last month, MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic) added 19 interactive tracks to the Music Catalog. Continuous new repertoire updates are included with your regular subscription, adding further depth and value every month.
Power Up! The Foundations of Music Literacy, Part 2
Alicia DeSoto & Chris Meredith are currently band directors at Lewisville High School in Lewisville ISD, TX.
Literacy: the ability to read and write
Music Literacy: the ability to read, write, and play music
Click here to read part 1.
Open this when you need some inspiration
Thank you for your work in music education! Even on the hardest days, your students are still so lucky to call you their teacher.
SEL and MakeMusic Cloud
Who can disagree with the idea that students will be more successful in class (and in life) if they can understand and manage themselves; relate effectively to other people and acknowledge their perspectives, and make constructive choices for themselves personally and for the greater social good?
Power Up! The Foundations of Music Literacy, Part 1
Alicia DeSoto & Chris Meredith are currently band directors at Lewisville High School in Lewisville ISD, TX.
Literacy: the ability to read and write
Music Literacy: the ability to read, write, and play music
What can we do as music educators to develop music literacy in our classrooms, with the same level of detail and care that elementary school teachers pour into their young readers and writers?
Introducing MakeMusic Cloud
For many years, our music-passionate team has worked hard to support music making of all kinds. Beginning in 1995 with our accompaniment software Vivace, we have continuously worked to improve our solutions for musicians.
SmartMusic October 2022 Repertoire Update
Last month, SmartMusic added 108 interactive tracks to the music catalog! Continuous new repertoire updates are included with your regular subscription, adding further depth and value every month.
Music for the Holidays
We don’t need to remind you that December performances are right around the corner—your opportunity to spread holiday cheer while showcasing the skills your students have been working on this semester.