Evan Tobias is currently working on his PhD at Northwestern University in music education. He also contributes to A Music Educators Blog Collective. Starting in August of 2008 he will be on the music education faculty at Arizona State University in the School of Music.
He previously taught 5th-7th grade general music at Willow Grove Middle School.
This blog attempts to continue and expand dialogue of issues that relate to music education. It attempts to cross interdisciplinary boundaries and make connections both within and outside the field of music education as well as serve as a medium for personal reflection on the various issues and ideas discussed.
This blog is a project of the Music Educators Network. Find out how to start your own blog today.
Feel free to add comments to any posts and add to the dialogue!
Looks great! Good resources here, Congratulations!
Hi!
This is a link to my blog (there is a automatic translation to english…).
You can also find it in google if u search for critica musical (usualy it’s the first).
I look for sponsors. If u know someone…
The Best.
Alvaro
http://criticademusica.blogspot.com
there is another one, but are not automatic translaction:
http://alvarosilvioteixeira.blogspot.com
Hi Evan,
Sue Rarus from MENC directed me to your site– Thanks, Sue! You’ve done a wonderful job collecting and commenting on issues in Music Education.
I’m considering returning to school for a doctorate in Music Ed. Would you consider speaking with me? I have a technology background as well, and am trying to brainstorm dissertations on the future of music ed.
Thnks!
Liz
EhrmanLiz@hotmail.com
Hi Evan! I came across your blog through a link from Alex Ross’s website. Good stuff–you’ve got a good mix of “music teacher-y” material (which allows us to sort of huddle and talk shop) and “beyond the classroom” material (which helps us engage better with the outside world). The blog reads like the work of a good professional music teacher who is also an educated musician and person. Well done.
I also noticed you’re a Northwestern student–I finished my undergrad in Music Ed. there in 2001. You’re in wonderful hands with Maud Hickey.
I’m currently working in the education department of The Philadelphia Orchestra, which is fantastic, but I’m a teacher at heart. It’s great to have resources like your blog to stay connected to the classroom.
Best,
Tim
Evan,
It was a pleasure meeting you last night. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with you and Jon. Let me know if you both are up to getting together over dinner and drinks sometime before your departure to ASU.
Could you forward me your email address?
Leo
Hi Evan,
I was doing a search for social justice in music ed and came across your website. We met at CIC in Iowa last October. I’m working on my PhD at Ohio State. Since then I’ve developed a huge interest in this topic - or at least discovered it was an area that parallels my philosophy. I’m wondering if you’re doing any research in the area. Hopefully, we can connect again at CIC or through email and talk more about it.
Thanks,
Mindy
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Starting Friday, we’ll be finalists in a contest on ideablob.com, and we’ll win $10,000 if we receive the most votes through August 31st. I’d love it if you could put up some copy and a link to the ideablob page on your site on Friday morning. I can definitely write it if you like. Here’s the link:
http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/2889-Share-YOUR-passion-with-kids-T
Now, about us:
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1) Expanding the breadth of opportunities available to high-need students
2) Drawing more people, particularly young people, into educational philanthropy, and
3) Building lasting relationships between professionals from all fields and low-income communities.
Our hook is that we give donors complete creative control over donations to high-need K-12 students. Unlike traditional charities–where you write a check and the organization decides where it should go–The Generation Project lets donors design gifts based on their personal passions and priorities. So, for example, a musician might give a school drum sets, a military veteran might sponsor an essay contest on freedom, a cancer survivor might sponsor hospital internships for students interested in medicine. People could replicate experiences that were important to them growing up for kids that don’t have those same opportunities.
Our model is aimed largely at young people. We feel that younger donors want exercise their creativity, not just open their checkbooks. Giving donors creative control will motivate more young professionals to get involved in philanthropy. In the short term, we’ll dramatically expand the breadth of opportunities available to high-need students. Long term, donors will build meaningful and lasting relationships in low-income communities.
Sorry for the lengthy post, but I really wanted to let you know about our organization. Please email me if you want more information. Keep up the good work!
My best,
Jessica Rauch
Co-Founder and President
The Generation Project:
Empower YOUR Vision for the Future
http://www.thegenerationproject.org