[HANASHIR:7323] Re: Music Educators Institute (MEI)

[Amschear <Amschear...>]

In a message dated 11/08/2000 9:02:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
notfranz (at) total(dot)net writes:


> This sounds very exciting.  I would urge you, if you haven't already done
> so, to consult education experts and texts as to what is and isn't
> age-appropriate singing material.  These educational principles will apply
> to Jewish music as well as other music.  Too often a well-meaning eacher or
> song leader pitches a song in the wrong key for young singers or chooses
> repertoire which is too long and does not offer enough repetition.   Then
> they wonder why the kids are not singing along.
> 

The reason for these problems is because songleaders are not certified, 
licensed music educators who know the proper methodology of teaching music. I 
was in that position when I was a songleader and now that I am a certified 
teacher, I am horrified that anyone let me teach music or called me a music 
teacher back then.

Annice M. Schear
Vocal Music Director