We are rapidly approaching one of the peak seasons of the school year for concerts and performances. Depending on your school you could be in the midst of it already. It's a thing of beauty to have a school filled with the sounds of young musicians creating music, some of them for the first time, … Continue reading No, It’s Not Magic, It’s Work: How to compliment music teachers and students after a concert
Category: Music Education
The Importance of a Network
I have the great privilege of being involved with the Westchester County Arts Leadership Association (WCALA). WCALA is a group comprised of people with a variety of titles and job descriptions within their school districts, but all with one prime purpose: leading arts programs in our school communities. Some of our members are full time school … Continue reading The Importance of a Network
My New Video Series: ARTISTIC OSSINING!
It's an exciting time for Arts Education in New York State. Last year the state officially adopted new learning standards for the arts, which are being implemented this year. This makes it a great time to discuss how we go about meeting those standards in our schools, as well as what the actual foundations for … Continue reading My New Video Series: ARTISTIC OSSINING!
A New School Year – Take Time to Reflect
One of the many hats I wear is President of the New York State Band Directors Association. I'm currently in my second year of my two year term. My participation in this organization has helped me grow so tremendously as a band director, but also as someone who supervises teachers in the arts... but more … Continue reading A New School Year – Take Time to Reflect
Tri-M induction
So this evening I had the opportunity to return to my Alma Mater, Sleepy Hollow High School, to address the newly inducted members of their Tri-M Chapter (a Music Honor Society). I was honored to be asked to be their Key Note Speaker for the evening. Below is a copy of my address to them. … Continue reading Tri-M induction
Bradley Morrison 