Welcome!
October 2007
Welcome to the October issue of Artnotes, Glencoe's eNewsletter about art and music education. This month's theme is planning school performances and exhibitions. Each month Glencoe/McGraw-Hill will offer Artnotes to provide additional support and information to you, our middle and high school art and music educators.
Feature Stories
Moving Beyond the Bulletin Board: Producing Student Art Shows
By Tiffany Asha, M.A. in Art Education
Art Teacher
Deerpark Middle School
Austin, Texas
Art teacher Tiffany Asha highlights different ways to showcase student artwork, with an in-depth look at how to produce a school-wide show. What is the primary reason for an art show? Visibility = Success!
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Choral Programming
By Emily Crocker
Choral Director and Composer
Vice President of Choral Publication, Hal Leonard Corporation
Founder and Artistic Director of the Milwaukee Children's Choir
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Emily Crocker asks music educators to consider a thematic approach when producing a student concert. This allows for interdisciplinary connections and an enriched learning experience. She offers a thematic middle-school choral program as an example.
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Teacher Tip-What Works!
The Art Exhibit as Billboard
By Lynda C. Kerr, Ed.D.
Dutchtown High School
Hampton , Georgia
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Student Portfolios
By Tiffany Asha, M.A. in Art Education
Art Teacher
Deerpark Middle School
Austin, Texas
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Planning Programs and Performances
By Roxanne Semonchik
Music Teacher
Batavia Public Schools
Batavia, Illinois
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Teaching Backwards
By Kari Gilbertson
Head Choir Director/TAP Mentor Teacher
Forest Meadow Junior High School
Dallas, Texas
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Professional Development
Looking for professional development opportunities? Find out how and where to get staff development through conferences and vendors.
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Arts Education Organizations
View our menu of links to arts and music education organizations and associations that support and represent educators.
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Conferences & Events
View a select listing of upcoming art and music education conferences and other events.
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