I have mentioned lately that if people are intimidated by teaching visual arts that they should practice. Well, here is the other side of the coin - teaching music scares me!!! So much. I had the chance recently to see my son perform at Vanier Hall with his choir and although it was such a neat experience, you could tell that there were differences between choirs, quality wise. I'm afraid that one day I will be that person, lacking the skills to teach music and doing it anyway. Unlike visual arts, I feel music is a place where there is some natural born skill required. A music teacher once told me that tone deafness is determined between 3 and 5 years old. All people are born with tone range but depending on what they are exposed to in relation to tone, that can go away around these ages. Unfortunately I have a bit of tone deafness. Not completely but I definitely lack the skills to teach. What do you do in these situations? Maybe those are the times you look to parents. I have an amazing friend that is a stay at home mom who loves to volunteer in the schools and is an incredible singer with a lot of experience. Maybe I'll luck out and find one of those people to help, it is always worth asking. This is a great way to involve family and community in the classroom and school.
Right now I am switching gears to holiday mode. Homework and classes are done and I have a smile on my face. I came across this video this morning and it brought tears to my eyes, it is so beautiful! Please check out this acapella version of "The Little Drummer Boy" by Pentonix. It inspires me to find a way to reach those kids who have amazing skills and need the experience.
Merry Christmas all, especially to my classmates. I hope that you all have a wonderful, relaxing holidays, see you all in January!
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