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From the moment you first consider teaching music, to landing your first teaching job, MENC's Future Teachers Community is here to help. We welcome collegiate members, their advisers, and anyone interested in the profession.

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First Year Music Teacher Learns a Valuable Lesson about Helpful Music Educators - 05/15/2008

Jenni Koenemann joins other music-makers at MENC Conference Shortly after she returned from MENC's National Biennial Conference in Milwaukee, first-y ... more

Dealing with Student and Parent Complaints - 05/12/2008

“But I Don’t Want to Practice!” Your first year as a teacher, you might hear comments like, “My kid doesn’t have time to practice as much as ... more

Your Local Area Associations Await You - 05/09/2008

When you come out of college as a new band teacher, it's easy to be idealistic and think you know it all. Adjusting this attitude to the real world ca ... more

Take Charge of Your Teacher Preparation - 05/06/2008

Your university will provide you with the philosophy behind teaching, but if you want to know more about the practical side, here are some learning op ... more

How to Make the Most of Your Student Teaching Part 3 - 04/29/2008

Part 3: How to Establish Authority When You’re Not Much Older than Your Students If you’re student teaching or starting your first teaching job in ... more

How to Make the Most of Your Student Teaching Part 2 - 04/22/2008

Part 2:  How to Deal with a Difficult Mentor Teacher If your mentor is difficult or doesn’t give you useful feedback, here are some potential copin ... more

Top 10 Things Every First-Year Orchestra Director Needs to Know - 04/22/2008

  Know the instrument repair basics, and be proficient enough to change a string or set a bridge quickly. Have chalk and wax handy for troublesome pe ... more

2008 Summer Study List Now Online - 04/21/2008

MENC has published our annual list of summer study opportunities for music educators and students. The information was compiled from questionnaires s ... more

MENC Collegiate: May 2008 NewsLink - 04/16/2008

Welcome to the May NewsLink!  I hope you’ve had a wonderful spring semester! This month’s feature article provides guidelines for creating your f ... more

MENC Collegiate: April 2008 NewsLink - 04/15/2008

Welcome to the April NewsLink! Dear Collegiate Members, This month's feature article shares ways to use your voice less in the music classroom. You'll ... more

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