Maximizing The Music: Tips, Tricks, And Strategies For K-5 Music

At the elementary level, we never seem to have enough time with our students. Therefore, it’s paramount that we find ways to maximize the time we do have so that our students can experience and learn as much music as possible. In this session, we will discover and experience ways to incorporate more musicality and music making into our daily teaching. Special attention will be paid to creating musical transitions, giving succinct instructions, reducing teacher talk, and using body language and gestures to communicate with our students. Participants will leave the session with fresh ideas, strengthened teaching strategies, and some new repertoire!

Dr. Megan Sheridan 

Univ of Florida
Associate Professor of Music Education

Dr. Megan M. Sheridan is an associate professor of music education at the University of Florida, where she teaches courses in undergraduate and graduate music education. She has taught elementary general music in public and private schools. Dr. Sheridan is Kodály certified and has completed Orff Schulwerk Level II training. Her research interests include pedagogical practices in general music, children’s vocal development, music for children with special needs, and qualitative research methods. She frequently presents her research and gives workshops at schools and conferences in the United States and abroad.

The FMEA Professional Development Conference and All-State Ensembles receive support in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.