Music Education Technology

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DREAMMS (an acronym for Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills), is committed to increasing the use of computers, high quality instructional technology, and assistive technologies for children with special needs in schools, homes and the workplace.

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The Arkansas State Music Teachers Association, Incorporated, is an affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Its purpose is to further the art of music, and to promote the growth and professional development of its members by providing programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition, and research.

We are a federated state affiliate of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). NAfME (formerly MENC) represents more than 140,000 music educators.

Lessons that are popular with kids

Various music lesson plans for grades K-5.

Incorporate music into your curriculum, with these lesson plans. You'll find plenty of activities to keep your students interested and engaged while they sing songs, play instruments, and learn about musical genres.

The Internet has made it easy to get a free download of just about any song you want. The problem, however, is that free music isn't always legal music. If you're the honest type and you like to pay for your tunes and support the artists, labels, and retailers who distribute them, then illegal downloading simply isn't an option.

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The Congress shall have Power... To promote the Progress of Science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive right to their respective Writings and Discoveries. -U.S. Constitution, Article I, section 8. The Copyright Law The Copyright Law (U.S.

Grooveshark is free music, online radio, and so much more. Enjoy unlimited free music streaming with a worldwide community of artists and music lovers.

Grooveshark is free music, online radio, and so much more. Enjoy unlimited free music streaming with a worldwide community of artists and music lovers.

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Share audio on Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr. Embed your audio or voice anywhere online. Upload mp3, wav, aiff or any other format via web or smartphone.

Share audio on Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr. Embed your audio or voice anywhere online. Upload mp3, wav, aiff or any other format via web or smartphone.

Free online editor and recorder

Website from which to download Audacity

Tutorials and Music Software

A gallery of free rubrics.

Rubrics for various musical activities.

Rubric examples/ ideas for a variety of music topics for various grade levels

Links to ready made and do-it-yourself rubric generators for student assessments.

ASBOA holds information for Arkansas music directors including concert contest information, important documents, and dates of events

Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association is a professional organization for music educators.