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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Talk is Cheap
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In a previous blog entry, I spoke about the need to update the music education curriculum by expanding our traditional offerings. The best music educators are the ones that aren’t afraid to take some risks and offer single lessons or … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Teaching
Tagged collaboration, composing, Eric Whitacre, Music, philosophy, Teaching, technology, youtube
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Side Effects May Include…
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A weekend that had previously been filled with football (a sad Michigan State loss and an exciting Cincinnati Bengals win) took a turn in an unexpected direction when a good friend and college classmate of mine posed a thought-provoking question. … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching
Tagged football, Music, philosophy, substitute teaching, Teaching
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A Tough Pill to Swallow
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Attrition is a terrible thing, but it’s becoming all too common in the world of music education. While I was student teaching, I had the opportunity to look over some data that showed the level of attrition in the band … Continue reading
Reacquainting Myself With Sibelius
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As of today, it’s been about 10 months since my last composition lesson. It’s certainly not from a lack of wanting, but some fairly sizable time commitments have gotten in the way—you know, like student teaching so I can finish … Continue reading
Welcome
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Welcome to blog.joeguarr.com! I’ve started this blog as an outlet to discuss current trends in music and music education. The vast majority of the music content in these pages will focus on composition, but you can also expect forays into … Continue reading
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