October 2011
1 post
Schools recognize Music to improve academics →
A great read on a number of schools in the US that have acted upon the wealth of research pointing to MUSIC as a way to improve overall brain cognitive function.
September 2011
3 posts
'Glee' supports music education in schools →
I realise it’s not for Aussie schools, however isn’t this just such a great thing to see. Whether you like ‘Glee’ or not, it has already made a noticeable impact on music in schools. Suddenly it’s not so uncool for boys to get up and sing well!
Here they go one step further with $$$ support.
What Teachers would like to say to parents... →
A great article for teachers. A bit touchy maybe??
August 2011
8 posts
Blank Manuscript Online →
Print off blank manuscript of any style free from this site.
Flame Awards Applications Due Soon! →
Flame Awards DUE SOON - applications open to ALL Australian schools - rewarding great music programs in schools
Free Primary Music Resource →
To get things going on this new blog/forum, we’d like to offer a free Primary/Elementary resource to you.
Feel free to download the sheet music and enjoy this very popular song from our ‘Ramp Up’ Lesson Plans program. Ideal for singing + glocks and/or recorders!
“Country music is three chords and the truth. ~ Harlan Howard”
'Ramp Up' Primary Classroom Music Lesson Plans
Just wanted to let you know about the Ramp Up Lesson Plans. There are 20 plans and 42 songs for Primary years K/P/R to Yr. 7. 5 plans for each learning stage. Checkout www.jozzbeat.com/Ramp_Up_Home for more info. We’ve had a hugely successful pilot with Catholic Ed. schools across Sydney, so check it out. We pretty certain that it will make your classroom teaching heaps more fun with an...
July 2011
11 posts
Recording A Big Band Album with Bob Mintzer →
One for the Jazzers! This 6min video shows a days recording with the Uni Southern California, Thornton Big Band directed by Bob Mintzer. They crank out 10 tunes in 5 hours - impressive group!
Sibelius 7 is Released →
For those of you working on Sibelius in your classroom or home, the latest version (#7) has just been released. There are some excellent new features including XML export.
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How To Transpose Your Piece In Musescore →
A new video from Katie Wardrobe on how to edit and work with your score in the free music notation program Musescore.
Scientific Reasons To Play Music. Did you know...
Playing a musical instrument can reverse stress at the molecular level, according to studies conducted by Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Applied Biosystems (as published in Medical Science Monitor)
Making music can help reduce job burnout and improve your mood, according to a study exposing 112 long-term care workers to six recreational music-making sessions of group...
Music Education Can Help Children Improve Reading... →
Some more research formalising that which we’ve always known…..studying music makes you smarter!
Why Twitter Is A Teacher's Best Tool →
Yes, we all know that teachers are short of time, and Twitter is often seen as a waste of it. At JozzBeat we find it a great way to keep in touch with what’s going on in the world of education AROUND the world. Likewise, it can be your best friend as a teacher. This editorial gives some reasons why.
You can follow teamjozzbeat in the LH column if you want to jump aboard the Twitter Train!
Musicians Brains Stay Sharp As They Age! →
New report on how playing music keeps the brain alert as we age.
Submit your thoughts! →
Feel the need to place a Music Ed. related post? Do it here!
Free Primary Music Resource →
To get things going on this new blog/forum, we’d like to offer a free Primary/Elementary resource to you.
Feel free to download the sheet music and enjoy this very popular song from our ‘Ramp Up’ Lesson Plans program. Ideal for singing + glocks and/or recorders!
The New JellyBlog!
Welcome to our new Music Education blog. With a focus on classroom Primary/Elementary music, we aim to build a community of Music Teachers across the globe! Please contribute any pics, vids, info, stories, “how-to’s” that you wish. Feel free to ASK us a question also and we’ll do our best - or maybe someone else will jump in to help!
The JellyMusic/JozzBeat Team