My Favorite Things!

Engaging Older Students with Lessons I Love

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 9 AM - NOON Texas A&M University-Commerce Music Building

Jessica Grant is the middle school music specialist at Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Dallas, Texas. She taught fourteen years as an elementary public school music specialist prior to teaching middle school students for the past four years. She has taken Dalcroze classes, is certified in Orff Schulwerk, and completed Kodaly Level III this past summer. Jessica earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Lee University in Cleveland, TN, and her Masters of Music in Music Education from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She is a member of AOSA, OAKE, ARS, and TMEA. Jessica is the host and creator of the Afternoon Ti Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.

FALL 2019 TAMUC ELEMENTARY MUSIC WORKSHOP

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Creating melodies with dice!

Composing original drum pieces with building blocks! Merging movement and games!

When working with older students, we need to keep in mind that they like to work with peers, have artistic input, and be involved in active music making.

Come learn lesson ideas and hands-on musical experiences that have worked for my students and take back ideas you can use in your classroom.