Music Teachers Share Patriotic Ideas
It Works for Me: The National Anthem and Other Patriotic Music in the Classroom Just Published by MENC: The National Association for Music Education
Reston, VA (PRWEB) February 4, 2005
Music educators from around the United States share their secrets for teaching "The Star-Spangled Banner" and other patriotic tunes in the new book It Works for Me: The National Anthem and Other Patriotic Music published by MENC: The National Association for Music Education.
More than 100 music teachers contributed their tried-and-true teaching suggestions to this book, the first publication in MENC's new It Works for Me series, a collection of books that focus on real teaching ideas from real music teachers. The ideas in this book cover such topics as learning patriotic song lyrics, understanding the history behind the songs, and singing with skill and pride. These helpful hints can be easily implemented by not only music teachers, but also social studies teachers, scout leaders, coaches, home-school parents, club leaders—anyone interested in helping others learn and appreciate music that celebrates the heritage of the United States.
"There is an expression, ‘If not me, who? If not now, when?' MENC believes that when it comes to our country's patriotic music, and particularly our national anthem, the answer to these questions is clear. Who will teach our nation and our children patriotic songs? Music teachers. When will they teach these songs? They are doing it now," said MENC president David Circle. "This book is full of ideas and lessons that are being used by music teachers across the country to perpetuate this important part of our cultural heritage in music. These things work for them and will work for you."
It Works for Me: The National Anthem and Other Patriotic Music in the Classroom is available from MENC for $8.00. Members receive the discounted price of $6.00. To order, call 1-800-828-0229 or visit www. menc. org.
MENC: The National Association for Music Education, the world's largest arts education organization, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. Nearly 120,000 members represent all levels of teaching from preschool to graduate school. Since 1907, MENC has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by qualified teachers. MENC's activities and resources have been largely responsible for the establishment of music education as a profession, for the promotion and guidance of music study as an integral part of the school curriculum, and for the development of the National Standards for Arts Education.
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