Thoughts about Music in My Life and in the Classroom

1.  How do you use music in YOUR life?

I listen to music frequently, I like to have it in the background when I’m doing most things.

What musical activities and interests did you have as a child?

I played to piano from 4th-7th grade. I played the drums 5th-8th grade. 

1. Have you observed children at musical play?

I have seen some children play the piano and in band. 

1. Are there some musical skills you are able to teach to children more easily than others?

I can teach notes. 

1. What do you think that all children should be able to do, musically, as a result of a MUSICAL education?

I think that children should know basic music knowledge like notes, time signatures, and be able to tap beats. 

1. Have you ever observed a teacher integrating music into the classroom?  Cite examples.

I have seen teachers use rhythm and sounds to get the students attention. Songs to remember states. 

1. How do you think music can be integrated into the elementary classroom?

I think songs are helpful for remembering some things and also to provide a break in lecture and assignments. Songs can be found that deal with different subject areas that we can incorporate into our units. 

1. How do you think music can be used as an interdisciplinary tool in the elementary classroom?

Music can help when needed to rotate to a different subject, cleaning up, and remembering how to do certain tasks properly. Music with movement can help the students with their gross motor skills. You could also do musical stories in your classroom.