Core Vaules

Teaching students music is vital part of their education because it can be build students’ confidence, allow the to have an outlet for their emotions, and improve their grades in other subjects. Allowing student the opportunity to express themselves in a safe and healthy manner is critical and music can be this outlet for them. For some students this can be the only outlet they have to deal with their emotions. Music can teach students responsibility and accountability by holding them accountable for tasks like practicing their instruments, ensuring that they have learned their part of the piece of music, and showing up for rehearsals. This is why music is important and needs to be in the school system.

OBSERVATIONS 6th Grade Concert

The sixth grade concert held on Tuesday night, at Sacajawea Middle School was a huge success. The string orchestra did a great job. The students seemed very comfortable with their new teacher, Holly Sexton. Ms. Sexton had complete control over the students. The orchestra play extremely well for such young group of students. The choir was directors were Charlotte Colliver and Jacob Malczyk. The choir used small body movements and gestures to keep the audience engaged. One thing that I found very interesting was that there is at least one student in every group that always takes the spotlight by over doing the actions. This occurred during the concert when a boy in the front row was doing all the gestures just is little bit bigger than the other students. The band did a great job as well. They worked very well with Laurie Hickman. Mrs. Hickman did a excellent job for having shoulder surgery earlier this year. Being able to fight though the pain in order to be there for the students, is a great trait for a teacher to have. The band’s performance was very good. They followed Mrs. Hickman very well, and seemed very excited to play their pieces. The drummers were very organized, however, during the second piece I saw the timpani player get a little nervous when Mrs. Hickman did not tune the timpani for his piece. He raised his hand and Mrs. Hickman saw it and ran right over to him and tuned them. The student seemed relieved and the band then played the piece. The audience’s strong applause signaled that the concert was a huge success.

Hello Future Me

Hello Becky you have made it though step one, getting a job. Remember that you started your journey with the goal of sharing music with others. You fought your way though each class in order to achieve your goal becoming a music teacher. When times get rough just remember all the time and effort you put in, in order to earn your degree. You can do this, just stick to your core values.
These are the values that you started your journey with; do not let them slip away. You truly believe that every student deserves the right to study and learn music. You should never let this belief go. The music that you teach will help students with their other classes and allow them to be able to show their creative side.
Instrumental music belongs in the school because it can help students develop creative outlets and express themselves. Playing and instrument can strengthen fine motor skill and teach student who to work and co-operate in a group situation.
You need to prepare yourself for the next step in your journey. You can be very friendly, but remember to be firm. You are their teacher not their best friend. Show them the knowledge that you have learned and do not tell them lies; they will figure out that you are lying. Most important of all have fun doing your job and sharing your love of music.