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MAEIA on the Move: Making Connections at the Michigan Music Conference
Cathy DePentu Leave a Comment MMC
The 18th Annual Michigan Music Conference was held Jan. 19-21, 2023 in Grand Rapids and I was excited to attend. The Michigan Music Conference features school ensemble concerts, performances from...
Continue ReadingFriends with Shared Goals
There’s no greater feeling than sensing the synergy between your brilliant best friends as they get to know each...
Continue ReadingCreative Days: Teaching Creativity through Producing Original Music
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment instruction, Michigan Arts Education
For the past 17 years, as a main component of our yearly music curriculum, I have been producing original music with K-12 students. By providing the tools, the time, and the guidance for students to create...
Continue ReadingGiving Gratitude for an Artistic Childhood
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment arts education, dance, Gratitude, MAEIA, music, theatre, visual arts
This time of year asks us to pay attention to gratitude and the blessings we have received. In my years as an arts educator and advocate, and in my role as MAEIA blog editor, I...
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