New Book Teaches that Music, Movement and Literature Go Hand in Hand for Young Children - 11/05/2009

Sometimes books come out of practical experiences. That is what led authors Rebecca E. Hamik and Catherine (Cat) M. Wilson to write their new book, ... more

YouTube Brings the Recorder to Life - 11/04/2009

Do your recorder students quickly lose interest? Do they consider it a toy rather than an instrument? “The Exquisite Recorder,” in the cur ... more

Teaching Music to Children with Autism - 11/04/2009

In a recent Music Educators Journal, Ryan and Amy Hourigan discuss communication, support structures, and adaptations to help students with autism mak ... more

The Recorder (Legislative News Feed) - 10/30/2009

10/30/2009 - New Report Links High School Graduation Rates to Arts Education The Center for Arts Education (CAE) recently released a new study o ... more

MENC Executive Director Announces Departure from MENC After Almost 27 Years - 10/30/2009

At the October 2009 meeting of the MENC National Executive Board, MENC Executive Director John J. Mahlmann announced his decision to resign from MENC ... more

National Anthem Day Celebrations on September 14 Carried Music Education's Message Across United States - 10/29/2009

MENC sponsors National Anthem Day each year and urges music educators and others to celebrate with school observances on September 14, the anniversary ... more

November Issue of Teaching Music Offers Bountiful Harvest of Tips, Inspiration - 10/29/2009

With the school year well under way, the November '09 issue of Teaching Music gives music educators a cornucopia of useful tips for the classroom and ... more

MENC, Department of Education Make Plans to Spotlight Music in DC - 10/28/2009

As part of continuing efforts to raise awareness of the need to support school music programs, MENC is working with Department of Education officials ... more

Do You Have an Anecdote to Share to Support Music? - 10/28/2009

If you have a great story that conveys the importance of music in your community or in the lives of your students, hundreds of teachers and administra ... more

Digital Citizenship in the 21st Century - 10/28/2009

Teachers can’t just let their students loose on the Internet, points out MENC member Matt McVeigh. They need to help students navigate its somet ... more