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We’re Listening
Karrie LaFave Leave a Comment Michigan Arts and Culture Council
The times I feel the most frustrated in my work are when I care deeply about something, and it seems that no one is listening. Or that no one cares in the same ways I...
Continue ReadingMAEIA 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 ReadingCheryl L. Poole: Co-Creation as a Process
Cheryl Poole Leave a Comment assessment writing, Cheryl L. Poole, collaboration, creation, dance, music, new skills, theatre, visual arts
Cheryl L. Poole is an educator with more than 40 years of experience in visual arts, museum administration and facilitating professional learning. She has had the honor of working with educators in the MAEIA project...
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...
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