"The fact that children make beautiful music is less significant than the fact that music makes chil
10/08/2015
"Music can feel very private and personal, yet brings us together in massive groups... it can be so new and exciting, yet still feel very primal; there is nothing else in the human experience quite like music."
-- Alexandra May, Director at Rhyme and Reason Early Learning
10/07/2015
It is not too late to join us on October 16 and 17 in Calgary for the Northwest Regional conference. We have a fantastic line up of expert presenters and keynote speakers. As well as the keynote speakers (Catherine Glaser-Climie and Jennifer Buchanan) there will be a number of sessions related to the following:
1) Calgary First 2000 Days Deep South Coalition - presenting the EDI results collected throughout the province and how this snapshot of how the children in our communities are performing informs our practice as early childhood educators and care givers.
2) Executive Function Disorders - What are they, what do they look like in our classrooms/centers, and what can and should we do to accommodate them?
3) Practical extensions from the Executive Function Disorders workshop- How to use music and movement to help these children smooth over transition times, regulate emotions and improve body control and awareness with finger plays, nursery rhymes, inversions,steady beat activities and more.
4) Kids Have Stress, Too! How to help them identify, rate and cope with stress as well as how to recognize both healthy and unhealthy levels of stress in children. Practical tools and strategies will be shared. Featuring how music and movement can help regulate emotions and reduce stress.
5) Simple pedagogical techniques for integrating instrumental play in your class or child care center.
Early bird registration rates have been extended, so register today at http://conferences.ecmma.org/regions/northwest/
We hope to see you soon!
Northwest « Conferences October 16 – 17McKenzie Towne Church, CalgaryAlberta, CanadaHolly Hykawy, Northwest Regional [email protected]
09/30/2015
09/29/2015
"In my life music has been my best friend and most loyal confidante. It can put me in the right mood, help me to understand and express my innermost thoughts and feelings and be the medium for cathartic release. I can not imagine navigating life without music." -- Holly Hykawy
09/24/2015
"Catherine is recognized as a leader in the development of curriculum and as an early childhood music specialist. Catherine co-founded Cantate Music School, for young children to explore the magic of music through a singing approach. Previously she developed the Kodály Musicianship Program at Mount Royal College Conservatory. Today she is thrilled to offer early childhood music development through Cantaré Children’s Choir in our Kodály Music Explorers Program. She was featured as a presenter at the International Kodály Symposium.
in 1991 and invited to sit on the Symposium’s Panel for Early Childhood Music Education. Catherine has been a frequent clinician / lecturer for the Kodály Society of Canada and the Alberta Kodály Associations’ annual conferences and workshops.
Catherine is dedicated to share her expertise with all levels and ages, and known for her captivating warmth and enthusiasm, invitations to appear as adjudicator, guest conductor, lecturer and clinician have taken Catherine across the country. She is an active member of many choral and music education associations, and has served as a board member at the local, provincial and national level." -- Natasha Thomas Cantaré Children's Choir
Come attend Catherine's session on how we can make ripples with music and movement throughout our life courses!
11/09/2014
What if?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueqgenARzlE&feature=share
What if every child had access to music education from birth? | Anita Collins | TEDxCanberra This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Anita Collins shares how learning music influences our brain develo...
11/05/2014
In preparation for Remembrance Day, do you know Winnie-The-Pooh's century old connection to WWI?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/remembering-the-real-winnie-the-pooh/article21442185/?cmpid=rss1&click=sf_globefb
Remembering the real Winnie-the-Pooh Harry Colebourn’s pet bear, named after his hometown of Winnipeg, became the mascot of the Fort Garry Horse regiment
Who would like to join me for a free music and movement class? I'm looking for 8 children ages 1-5 to participate with their parents and infant siblings on Wednesday(22nd) at 11am. See comments for more details
07/19/2014
Learning a musical instrument definitely gives you and edge!
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/top-17-ways-learning-musical-instrument-gives-edge.html
The Top 17 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Gives You The Edge Why are those who are good playing an instrument also good at other things? What are the benefits of playing a musical instrument that give them the edge?
06/23/2014
Why music?
05/30/2014
I couldn't have said it better myself! Here's the daughter of my dear friend, and colleague, Ms Holly of the South (Florida). She's going to let you know how vital music is to good health. She won 3rd place at a state speech contest with this speech. Well done, Anna! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2WCvc0g9DU
Music in Good Health - Modern Woodmen School Speech Contest 2014 School Speech delivered by 12 year old Anna Lesnick during the Modern Woodmen 2014 school speech contest series discusses the importance of music in living a...
05/27/2014
"Early musical training does more good for kids than just making it easier for them to enjoy music; it changes their brain and these brain changes could lead to cognitive advances as well. Our study provides evidence that early music training could change the structure of the brain's cortex,"
More Evidence That Music Benefits the Brain New research shows how musical training shapes brain anatomy and function.
