Beyond the Measure: A Podcast for Music Educators

#38: Middle School Music Hacks | With Mary Jane Phillips (Part 1)

Christian and Kara Fortner Episode 38

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We are excited to welcome Mary Jane Phillips onto the show, who is a well-known mentor for choir directors across the country and co-author of the SOS sight-reading books. She is also the creator of “Choir Hacks,” her TPT store materials. Mary Jane joins us to discuss how to manage the middle school classroom and handle the many obstacles that can arise, from class behavior to unsupportive admin! This episode is a must-listen regardless of the ensemble you teach.

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Check out "Choir Hacks!"
Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/choir-hacks-by-mary-jane-phillips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562501451587

SOS: Simplifying Our Sight Reading: https://www.brileemusic.com/blb009-sos-3a-simplifying-our-sight-reading.html
Making Sight Reading Fun: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Sight-Reading-Fun-Students/dp/1495057232


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