Best Practices in Engaging All Students in K-8 General Music

What musical experiences are most engaging for your K-8 general music students? What sources do you turn to for diverse repertoire? What does student choice look like in your classroom? How do you balance your use of digital and non-digital resources? What is one of your students' favorite lessons or units?

Learn answers to these questions and many more! This session is based on a Fall 2024 survey of IMEA members teaching general music.

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Dr. Wendy Barden is currently Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education in Minnesota. She is also Music Education Consultant for Segue Consulting Partners, a company presenting workshops and specially-tailored sessions on a variety of professional and curriculum development topics. Barden is the author of the Maximizing Student Performance series and several other resources published by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company. To today's session, Dr. Barden brings practical and personal experiences from teaching in elementary and secondary music classrooms, and her work as a district K-12 Music Coordinator.