Something to ponder

So here is something to get your mind rolling on music. What do you like about music and why? Do you think music is important to your education and why?

Proper Concert Etiquette

There is an acceptable way to act in every situation and at every event. For example, when a teacher is giving a lecture, students should be quiet and attentive. At basketball games, it is more than ok to cheer loudly for the team. It would be quite odd to go to a quiet sports game or be in a classroom full of kids yelling while the teacher tried to teach. Thus, it should not be much of a surprise to discover that there is a proper way to conduct our behavior when attending concerts.

According to the dictionary, etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a society, social class, or group. We have concert etiquette to show respect to the performers and common courtesy to the other audience members.

Check out the website below about proper concert etiquette in preparation for our own concerts, as well as when we attend other classical concerts. Also look at the post below this one. Click on the link to School Tube and watch the video on concert etiquette.

http://www.menc.org/resources/view/concert-etiquette-tips-from-menc-s-teacher-success-kit


What do you think about concert etiquette? Is it silly and unnecessary? Or does it show respect to the performers? Tell me what you think.

Music on SchoolTube

There are music education videos on SchoolTube. These are presented by the national music education organization, MENC (Music Educator's National Conference). Look for the video on concert etiquette.

http://www.schooltube.com/user/MENC

Theory Website

Here is another great music theory website with its own lessons and activities. Check it out!

http://www.8notes.com/theory/

SmartMusic Student/Parent Information

Missoula Symphony Orchestra

Check out our local symphony! Its next performance is in Caras Park on Sunday, August 8. It's free!!


http://www.missoulasymphony.org/

Finale

This is a software program that enables students to compose their own music on the computer. Look through the website and see what the program is all about.


http://www.finalemusic.com/