I hope that you have all had a fantastic summer break. I know I have. "Break" is not, perhaps, the best word to describe my summer though. I have been busy finishing my masters degree at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. I took two intensive courses as well as my oral exams to complete the degree program.
I am, to say the least, incredibly inspired by what I have learned this summer and I cannot wait to put it all into practice. I look forward to many special musical moments ahead. I feel renewed in my vigor for teaching and learning, and I feel a stronger sense of direction that will guide my curriculum for all grade levels.
I also had the opportunity to travel to Australia for 2 and a half weeks in June. It was an incredible trip! I got to hold a koala (cue the crowd "awwwwww" here), snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef, and take in a performance at the Sydney Opera House. This was indeed the "break" portion of my summer.
Stay tuned for many blog posts ahead, all of which will give brief descriptions of what we are doing in music class by grade level. I'll even post some photos throughout the year. There will also be information regarding performances and special projects. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to seeing you all soon for a new year!
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