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With over a decade of experience in the field of distance learning
and as the first conservatory in the nation to utilize videoconferencing
for K-12 music education, Manhattan School of Music has adopted the
key elements of presenting successful music education programs via
videoconference. In addition to giving students access to world-class
musicians and stimulating artistic perspectives, Manhattan School
of Music ensures that the quality of videoconference transmissions
are of the highest technical standards possible.
Through the Music Bridges, Virtual Music
Studio, and MOVE programs, Manhattan School
of Music offers a wide variety of standards-based music and music-related
presentations to public and private schools throughout the country.
The New York State Learning Standards for the Arts are incorporated
in program design, content, and assessment, as well as links to
core subjects such as social studies and history
Music Bridges is a selection of music programs
that feature distinguished Manhattan School of Music artist-faculty
teaching elementary, middle, and high schools students. These interactive
videoconference programs are designed to engage students in areas
ranging from musical performance, to instrumental and vocal coachings,
to developing an understanding of the building blocks of music.
Virtual Music Studio features a variety of videoconference
programs developed and presented by a roster of distinguished Manhattan
School of Music young artist alumni. These teaching artists -instrumentalists
and vocalists who have attained a high level of professional proficiency
at their musical craft - are up-and-coming educators who also serve
as role models and mentors to students within the context of the
dual learning process. Each program includes pre-videoconference
teaching materials, one class period–length videoconference
presentation, and a post-videoconference development guide.
MOVE (Music Outreach Videoconferencing Exchange)
is a collection of interactive presentations offered to K-12 schools
around the country and taught by Manhattan School of Music student
teaching artists. Under the guidance of program directors and faculty
members, these music programs are designed by students for students,
to actively assist in better facilitating understanding of a variety
of musical styles and genres through performances, demonstrations,
instruction, and question-and-answer sessions.
All of the above programs are fully on-demand. Presentations are
scheduled to accommodate the timetable of the requesting school,
and can even be modified to better fit certain grade levels, age
groups, curriculum needs, or requirements.
- For a downloadable pdf of our 2008–2009 offerings —
which includes specific information about programs, costs, grade
levels, and state standards — please click
here.
- For a downloadable registration form, please click
here.
- NEW! For our just-designed, hot-off-the-presses K-12 booklet, please click
here.
For information about those programs listed without costs, please
contact Juliana Han, distance learning program coordinator.
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