

Barbara Andersen: Helping Students Reach Their Full Potential
Though Barbara Andersen is originally from Germany, having moved to the U.S. when she was nine, she didn’t initially plan to be a German language teacher. Her passion was (and still is) European history, and it was while on a trajectory to becoming a history teacher...

Elevate Your Ensemble: Workshops and World-Class Performances at the New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic offers an array of experiences for student groups, blending cinematic thrills, classical masterpieces, and innovative premieres in their upcoming season. Fans of film scores will be delighted by The Art of the Score series at the New York...

Smart Packing Strategies For Any Weather
Packing for a trip can feel like solving a puzzle, especially when faced with the challenge of unpredictable weather. Let’s say a student didn’t pack anything for rain and a downpour arrives; now someone needs to go procure an umbrella or poncho, potentially...

Empowering Students to Lead
Eric Songer embraces music education beyond the typical ensembles. Through his work leading the band at Chaska Middle School West in Minnesota, he has created all kinds of ensembles for students to join and lead, including pop groups, rock/garage bands, mariachi...