Crescendo Music Education

Suggestions from the Literacy and Numeracy Workshop

2012-01-19T11:51:00.000+10:00

Suggestions from participants at the Literacy and Numeracy through Music workshop run in 2011, has just been uploaded to the Crescendo Website. This document is packed full of great ideas from real teachers so you know they work.

Ideas include - What to do with a set of toy animals, How to teach/reinforce syllables, Publishing ideas, Number stories, Ideas for ‘Down by the Station’ and everyone’s favourite numeracy song/rhymes. Down load this great resource today in the download section under Workshop Ideas.

Friends

2012-01-07T15:06:00.005+10:00

Always try to help a friend in need

And the winner is....

2012-01-05T17:43:00.000+10:00

The winner of our December Membership giveaway has just been drawn.

Congratulations to Tegan Barter. She is our lucky Crescendo Member that scores the great

great little kit ‘Music Room in your Pocket’.

Stay tuned for more member giveaways coming soon. If you would like to become a member of Crescendo Music Education for your chance to win, check out the website for more details.

Relaxing!!

2012-01-05T15:03:00.000+10:00

I hope you had a Merry Christmas!

I do love this time of year but I have a great deal of trouble switching off and relaxing. I don’t know if it is a side effect from being passionate and committed to my work; the natural result of attempting to be a great teacher, a help and support to other teachers, a good mother, a wonderful wife, a successful home manager (I so hate housework), an awesome cook, a successful business woman; or simply an ever increasing mental flaw!

Any advice welcome!!!!!

December Members Giveaway

2011-12-08T15:07:00.000+10:00

To be in the draw for the December giveaway just become a crescendo Member this month. If you are already a member you are automatically in the draw.

This month you could win a great little kit, called “Music Room in your Pocket”. This little bag is chock a block full of everything you need to run a music lesson when you are not in your classroom.

Suggested songs and rhymes that can be sung from this great resource include:
I'm a Little Tea Pot
Teddy Bear
Candle Burning Bright
Twinkle Twinkle
Five Fat Frogs
Starlight Star Bright
And many more
This kit has over 40 pieces so all you need is your imagination and your set.

And the Winner is ....

2011-12-01T14:49:00.000+10:00

The winner of our November Membership giveaway has just been drawn.

Congratulations to Monica Vitale. She is our lucky Crescendo Member that scores the great puppet pack below.

Stay tuned for more member giveaways coming soon. If you would like to become a member of Crescendo Music Education for your chance to win, check out the website for more details.

The Definition of Success

2011-12-01T10:27:00.001+10:00

SUCCESS:

At age 4 success is . . . . not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is . . .. having friends.
At age 17 success is . . having a driver's license.
At age 35 success is . . . .having money.
At age 50 success is . . . having money.
At age 70 success is . .. . having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is . . . having friends.
At age 80 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.

Have a fun day!

November Giveaway

2011-11-10T14:36:00.000+10:00

Join Crescendo in November and WIN!!!

November is the month to become a Crescendo Member.
If you are a member or join before the end of November, you will go into the draw to win a great Puppet Pack which includes a bee, bird and spider hand puppet as well as a cat and mouse finger puppet set in an embroidered bag.

Jump over to the crescendo website for details about how to become a member.

Good luck!!!

2011-10-03T15:31:00.000+10:00

Q. How many bass players does it take to change a light bulb?

A. 1...5...1, 1...4...5...5...1

New Qantas Ad!!!

2011-09-30T11:53:00.002+10:00

Sing like no one is listening

2011-09-20T10:39:00.002+10:00

Boomwhacker Eye of the Tiger

2011-09-17T11:25:00.006+10:00

This was from the beginning of Kristie Cote’s session in Maryborough. Great session – and I even got to perform in the opening number!!!!

Young Little Richard

2011-09-16T10:30:00.000+10:00

Crescendo Cocktail Workshop

2011-09-15T09:31:00.001+10:00

Early next year, we are looking at running an evening workshop. The Cocktail Workshop will run from around 6 ‘til 9. There will be supper provided and you could buy drinks and cocktails from the bar. Cost would be around $60 – and of course that will include notes and heaps of ideas!

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining us. Just leave a comment below and we will get planning...

Feedback from the Literacy and Numeracy Workshop

2011-09-01T23:22:00.000+10:00

See what people are saying about the latest Crescendo Workshop. Head over to the Testimonials tab on the Crescendo home page and have a read.

Literacy and Numeracy Through Music Workshop

2011-08-27T18:58:00.000+10:00

What a great day we had today at the Literacy and Numeracy Through Music workshop. It was rainy and overcast outside but that didn't stop the singing and laughing that was going on inside. Have a watch of this short video to check out some of the fun.

See more photos on our Facebook page here.

August Newsletter Out Now

2011-08-12T19:35:00.000+10:00

Missed out on the Crescendo August Newsletter? You can download a copy here.

Or if you would like to be on the mailing list so you don't miss out again, email us here and we will add you to the list.

Thought for a Sunday morning

2011-07-31T09:20:00.000+10:00

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. -Confucius

Literacy and Numeracy Through Music Workshop

2011-07-21T11:24:00.002+10:00

Our next exciting workshop is coming up soon. Literacy and Numeracy Through Music will include activities, songs, games and a whole lot of fun all leading to literacy and numeracy!

The workshop is on Saturday August 27th from 9am to 3pm. Cost is $150 (Students $75) and includes all notes, morning tea and lunch.

It will be held at the Arana Leagues Club, 247 Dawson Parade, Keperra.

Download the registration form here and fax, email or post back to us to secure you spot. Places are limited so register as soon as you can.

Its going to be a great day, looking forward to seeing you all there.

Bubble Letters

2011-07-04T10:11:00.004+10:00

These look like fun. I have downloaded MUSIC and will print them out for the students to decorate and put around the room. I might turn some into colour by notes sheets. I thought some of you might like to use them too.

Blob Choir

2011-07-03T11:03:00.001+10:00

Train your musical ear with this wonderful game! This whole-class activity will test your ability to pick out a note from a sequence.

Play Boomwhackers on line

2011-06-30T18:00:00.000+10:00

Have a look at this interactive site – great for IWBs. Click on the boomwhackers and they play! Play scales, known songs, create melodies, improvise – activities limited only by your (and the Children’s) imagination.

http://www.musick8.com/boomwhackers/playboomwhackers.php

Workshop Evaluations

2011-06-18T16:58:00.002+10:00

Would you like to know what people are saying about the latest Crescendo Workshop - Totally Treble?

Head over to Testimonials on the Crescendo Website Home Page and click on Workshop Evlauations to find out.

June Newsletter

2011-06-10T12:06:00.002+10:00

Want to keep up on what is going on at Crescendo Music? Subscribe to our newsletter! It's out monthly and will give you a good laugh and keep you up to date at the same time. Download June here. Just email debbie@crescendo.com.au if you would like to be added to the list.

Missing from Class

2011-06-02T08:55:00.001+10:00

Answers to parents' concerns about classroom "pull out"

The scheduling of music lessons during the busy school day can be quite a challenge. Many schools schedule students on a weekly rotating basis: one week the new musician leaves his or her 1st period class for instrument lessons, the following week music lessons take place during the 2nd period class, and so on. Parents often express concern that the loss of this classroom time will have a detrimental effect on their children's academic performance. Several studies have addressed their concern.

The results are very interesting.... Check out the whole article here.

2011-06-01T17:47:00.004+10:00

612 ABC Brisbane's School Band and Choir Competition

Does your school band rock? Or does it roll? If your school band or choir would like to perform live on radio, then do we have the competition for you!

612 ABC Brisbane's Breakfast team are looking for Brisbane's best school bands and choirs.

The competition is open to both primary and secondary schools in the greater Brisbane area, and if your school band or choir is judged the best, then your school's end of year concert will be broadcast live on 612 Digital radio.

To nominate your school, e-mail the 612 Breakfast team and tell them a bit about the school and why your band or choir should be selected to perform live one Friday morning on 612 ABC Brisbane.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/03/31/2861601.htm?site=brisbane&section=competitions

4 year old drummer

2011-05-23T11:55:00.001+10:00

http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/drummer.html

This little boy is just amazing.

A Fantastic Conductor

2011-05-12T08:45:00.000+10:00

The Ripple Effect

2011-05-11T13:09:00.003+10:00

The Ripple Effect by Tony Ryan

"Working in schools you make a significant difference with your everyday actions. All of the little things you do in every moment of your work can ripple out to create endless changes in the lives of your students. If you don't believe this, then just ask the parents of your students. They are very aware of the inspiring ripples that you can create in their children's lives."

This is a great article by Tony Ryan an Australian learning consultant and writer. He offers professional support to school and corporate organisations throughout the world. I loved reading it and I'm sure you will too. Download the whole article here.