emilytully

Assessment is a major part of our society. Even before we are born, scans measure us, plot us on a graph, and tell us (or usually our parents) if we are achieving the lengths and sizes expected. I was assessed throughout my life in the education system and during extra curricular activities. Within my teaching career in school, assessment is a key part of the teaching standa rds; everything I did needed to demonstrate evidence of progress. Assessment has shaped me as a person, as an educator...

What does inclusion look like in a music room? In reality, this may look different depending on where the session takes place. A school hall, a private teaching studio, a community setting, or a baby music group will all run slightly differently. But every music room has one thing in common: the music. And really, if the music remains the focal point, inclusion follows quite closely behind. When I’m training facilitators or working with teachers, I often say If you feel like you’re doing too...

We all read sheet music at varying levels. When working on ensemble pieces, it’s much easier if we can all “sing from the same hymn...