From 1996-2007, I was the principal flutist of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. |
I studied with Charles DeLaney and earned my Masters in Music in flute performance at where I studied flute with Steven Geibel. Visit the PSO principal harpist's page: Visit the PSO bass trombonist's page: Visit the PSO principal oboist's page: |
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Interested in the history and development of the flute? These sites are super! |
Parents: Your child has musical potential! Tone-deafness is a myth! The truth is that musical potential is greatly influenced by musical experiences, especially in the third prenatal trimester through age 9. Just like reading books is healthy for developing language, the music you share with your child will have lasting effects on their intellect and emotions. Therefore: Make music a part of every day! Sing ! Listen to and move with high-quality* music ~ *Share with children music that creates a sense of wonder and a connection to genuine human expression.* Celebrate the emotions that music creates by cuddling and playing with your young children. Prenatal Music: Visit Lovenotes More information: "Musical Parenting" |
Check out this article by Scott Carpenter and former OAKE President Ann Kay entitled |
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The music curriculum at my school is inspired by the belief that: Every child can learn music and that music-making and music literacy are for all. First and foremost in this music education approach is the joy of making music. Music classes are a joyful, active experience for each child. Music materials are age-appropriate and high quality - creating a sense of wonder. Child-centered means children are led to discovering musical elements from the "inside-out". Music experiences come first, then students participate fully in discovering music literacy. (Just as we learn to speak our mother tongue before we learn to read and write it.) What does "music literacy" really mean? We read written music and ~ * Can hear it inside our head and * Can sing it We listen to music and ~ * Can see it inside our mind and * Are able to write it on the music staff Music literacy is truly possessing a "seeing ear" and a "hearing eye" - The sounds connect to the symbols. This music education approach is often called the Kodály Concept or the Kodály Method. I'd like to invite you to think of it as Kodály's Vision. |
Ann Leffard Kodály-Inspired Music Educator |
The music curriculum at my school is inspired by the belief that: Every child can learn music and that music-making and music literacy are for all. First and foremost in this music education approach is the joy of making music. Music classes are a joyful, active experience for each child. Music materials are age-appropriate and high quality - creating a sense of wonder. Child-centered means children are led to discovering musical elements from the "inside-out". Music experiences come first, then students participate fully in discovering music literacy. (Just as we learn to speak our mother tongue before we learn to read and write it.) What does "music literacy" really mean? We read written music and ~ * Can hear it inside our head and * Can sing it We listen to music and ~ * Can see it inside our mind and * Are able to write it on the music staff Music literacy is truly possessing a "seeing ear" and a "hearing eye" - The sounds connect to the symbols. This music education approach is often called the Kodály Concept or the Kodály Method. I'd like to invite you to think of it as Kodály's Vision. |
Music Education support: |
Please sign my guest book. I would like to know if you believe this site impacts your child's education. |
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Check out this article by Scott Carpenter and former OAKE President Ann Kay entitled |
Parents: Your child has musical potential! Tone-deafness is a myth! The truth is that musical potential is greatly influenced by musical experiences, especially in the third prenatal trimester through age 9. Just like reading books is healthy for developing language, the music you share with your child will have lasting effects on their intellect and emotions. Therefore: Make music a part of every day! Sing ! Listen to and move with high-quality* music ~ *Share with children music that creates a sense of wonder and a connection to genuine human expression.* Celebrate the emotions that music creates by cuddling and playing with your young children. Prenatal Music: Visit Lovenotes More information: "Musical Parenting" |
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Interested in the history and development of the flute? These sites are super! |
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Flutists' Links! |
Music Education Links! |
I studied with Charles DeLaney and earned my Masters in Music in flute performance at where I studied flute with Steven Geibel. Visit the PSO principal harpist's page: Visit the PSO bass trombonist's page: Visit the PSO principal oboist's page: |
Leffard Conducting Batons |
Cocobolo flute/piccolo stand by Lee Leffard |
"Music belongs to everyone." ~ Zoltán Kodály |
Leffard Conducting Batons |
This page was last updated on: February 12, 2009
From 1996-2007, I was the principal flutist of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. |
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