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	<title>The Music Teachers Blog &#187; Music Education Articles</title>
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		<title>Gustavo Dudamel&#8217;s Music Advocacy Mission</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2010/05/gustavo-dudamels-music-advocacy-mission/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 01:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Music Education Articles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems like classical music is finally getting the support it deserves in at least small area of LA, USA. This was the topic of a recent 60 minutes interview with Gustavo Dudamel, the youngest conductor ever for the Philharmonic Orchestra and the youngest major conductor in the world. Just think for a moment: How [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Classroom Management for the Music Teacher</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2010/04/classroom-management-for-the-music-teacher/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Classroom Management for the Music Teacher was the topic of conversation in a recent Music Education Twitter Chat held on Monday 5th April, 2010. These are just a few of the highlights, comments, articles, links, tips and tricks shared in the chat. I personally think music teachers have some of the toughest challenges facing them. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching Ideas For Using STOMP in a General Music Class</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2010/03/teaching-ideas-for-using-stomp-in-a-general-music-class/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Classroom Music]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just found this STOMP Clip that would provide great inspiration for students in the music classroom of approx junior high school standard. Lesson Plan Ideas Make A STOMP Ensemble Have the class watch a portion of a dvd about the group STOMP. Afterwards, the kids should form small groups and pick out unique objects [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should We Be Grading Our Students At Young Ages?</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2010/03/should-we-be-grading-our-students-at-young-ages/</link>
		<comments>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2010/03/should-we-be-grading-our-students-at-young-ages/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Classroom Music]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Music Education Articles]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Assessment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This was a question that I came away asking myself after the first ever Music Education Twitter Chat which took place recently on March 2nd, 2010 involving approximately thirty music educators worldwide. It was a very busy hour with interesting tweets coming from all directions and loads of different opinions, resources and articles to check [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Neuroscientist Urges Us To Keep Music in Schools.</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2010/02/neuroscientist-urges-us-to-keep-music-in-schools/</link>
		<comments>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2010/02/neuroscientist-urges-us-to-keep-music-in-schools/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Music Education Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research into the Benefits of Music]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As music teachers, on a daily basis we all see the many benefits that music has on our student&#8217;s lives and how it helps them to become more able in other subject areas, but now it&#8217;s noted officially! In a recent press briefing on Feb 20th, 2010 at the American Association for the Advancement of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should We Be Using Instrumental Music Video Games In The Music Classroom?</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/09/should-we-be-using-instrumental-music-video-games-in-the-music-classroom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/09/should-we-be-using-instrumental-music-video-games-in-the-music-classroom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, as with the other video games out there like the &#8220;Guitar Hero&#8221; series, the new craze this year is the the launch of the &#8220;Beatles:Rock Band &#8221; video game. It has recently has hit the streets and looks like it could become game of the year leading up to Christmas. Of course the launch [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Proof: Learning Music Makes Children Smarter!</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/09/proof-learning-music-makes-children-smarter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/09/proof-learning-music-makes-children-smarter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the 10th september, 2009, the UK Government kickstarting a schools music program which the govenment has dubbed the biggest music lesson ever which will reach thousands of schools and children throught UK.]]></description>
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		<title>Howard Gardner Talks on Digital Youth</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/08/howard-gardner-talks-on-digital-youth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/08/howard-gardner-talks-on-digital-youth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Classroom Music]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here's some of my personal thoughts on Howard Gardner's talk on Digital Youth and I'd love to have your feedback on it]]></description>
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		<title>15 Free Music Activities and Lesson Plans for the Classroom</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/07/15-free-music-activities-and-lesson-plans-for-the-classroom/</link>
		<comments>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/07/15-free-music-activities-and-lesson-plans-for-the-classroom/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Music Education Articles]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The web is a great place to find free music activities and lesson plans that can be used in the classroom. Here are 15 sites that provide helpful materials for teachers. Music Quizzes &#8211; The Music Tech Teacher provides more than 130 music quizzes and games that can be used in the classroom. Quizzes cover [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Music Exams &#8211; good or bad?</title>
		<link>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/06/music-exams-good-or-bad/</link>
		<comments>http://www.funmusicco.com/musicteachersblog/2009/06/music-exams-good-or-bad/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janice</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Classroom Music]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I’d like your opinion on an important question - should we be putting our students through music theory exams?
This article examines the pros and cons of theory exams for music students and describes two different experiences with it.]]></description>
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