September 2010

Recording a student flute audition for Western International Band Clinic #WIBC2010 #musedchat #fb

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Recording a student string bass audition for Western International Band Clinic #WIBC2010 #musedchat #fb

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Leaving for 3rd rehearsal this week: Brass Quintet! #fb

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Mid-day pick-me-up! (@ Dutch Bros. Coffee) http://4sq.com/9MOqqt

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Sacramento Symphonic Winds rehearsal (@ Del Campo High School) http://4sq.com/9FrC1v

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Beautiful song, Lindsay. How do we get more? RT @LindsayMorelli: New blog post: ‘Tis the Season to be Songwriting: http://bit.ly/a6z67n

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New blog post: “Worthy of Note: Schumann – Konzertstück für 4 Hörner und Orchester” on Sound Education http://ow.ly/2L9JG #musedchat #mpln

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Let Students Fly Faster In Composition, Get Out Of Their Way http://bit.ly/bBe3xG

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@pianotyke Tuesday is fine. Bruin Time and/or after school.

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Sacramento Concert Band rehearsal (@ Rio Americano High School) http://4sq.com/azqGO1

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Thanks for the conversation everyone. Another solid discussion! #musedchat

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@jdk_music point taken. I just enjoy making fun of my “dancing” skills. #musedchat

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RT @ColinTGraham: Very few people cannot sing, very few people are truly tone-deaf, it is a matter of investment of time. #musedchat

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I have failed students who made no attempt, but have not experienced students with no ability to this point in my career. #musedchat

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@pisanojm well students in HS for 8 years may have other problems!! :D #musedchat

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@pisanojm it may not be completely fair, but neither are our levels of individual talent. That’s why I grade by combination #musedchat

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@pisanojm I think we need to assess based on a predetermined standard for the experience level, & in context of their own growth #musedchat

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RT @ElissaMilne: Ss understanding of music history is more engaged when they are creatively involved in the history #musedchat

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history, theory, cultural backgrounds, etc. should all be taught alongside performance. It is teaching the whole music. #musedchat

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@drtimony true, but I don’t have time in the period to hear everyone & keep the rest of the class occupied. The ‘tech’ fixes that #musedchat

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I’m using SmartMusic this year to test scales, and spot-check parts from ensemble lit. #musedchat

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We only have performance classes at my school, but I am working at incorporating more theory, composition, & tech this year #musedchat

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Color Guard practice over. Heading home for #musedchat ! Music teachers join us at 5PM PDT http://bit.ly/bKVVOZ

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Recording a student flute audition for the Western International Band Clinic #WIBC10 #musedchat

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New blog post: “Time Management, Focus, & Vision Key to Maintaining Sanity” on Sound Education http://ow.ly/2KdwT #edchat #musedchat #musEd

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New blog post: “Time Management, Focus, & Vision Key to Maintaining Sanity” on Sound Education http://ow.ly/2KdwT #mpln #musedchat #artsED

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Blog by Stephen Davis on well-crafted, focused lessons. http://ow.ly/2K9a8 #edchat #musedchat

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Nothing like warming up on Mahler 1 from the excerpt book. :D #fb

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At Mel’s Diner in Roseville w/ Kids #1 & 4 #fb

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RT @mbteach: Our kids don’t know how to THINK that’s the why we’re falling behind. #educationnation

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RT @pianotyke: I am pretty sure marching band should be a sport.

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RT @rdammers: @wbauer Music ed tech comm. needs to broaden focus to include content, pedagogy, and the teaching context (not just software)

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RT @DRHSART: Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. ::: Pablo Picasso

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On the bus en route to Band Review. Sadly, my coffee is on the equipment trailer… #doh! #fb

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Having fun on soundation.com, thought I should be asleep. @gb1191 would like this.

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@advance_musiced Never seen musopen.org until just now. Thanks for the tip. It seems to be wonderful. No copyright entanglements! :D

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Band Trailer loaded. Time for a little relaxation, sleep, then Band Review - call time 5:15AM!

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RT @badbanana: The price of silver has reached a point where the average family must choose between buying food or killing werewolves. #fb

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@pisanojm well, I found the WP plugin but am having some issues getting it to run. Still working on it…

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A very slow day - not much sleep this week. Should change that before Band Review tomorrow!

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@pisanojm never mind. think I’ve got it.

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@drewphish I bought the album when they played the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee a couple years back. Good stuff all around. (@bonerama old point)

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Now I know that my foot does indeed fit inside my daughter’s toy house thing. #ouch #cleanyourroom

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I voted! RT @thomasjwest: Last chance to vote for me in the Smart Music Share Your Story Contest! Deadline is Friday http://bit.ly/cC2G2

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@pisanojm how did you do this? I’ve tried a few methods and have not been satisfied. I’d love to have my tweets post permanently to my blog.

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RT @wbauer: 14% of comprehensive high schools in the U.S. offer technology-based music classes according to @rdammers #atmi10

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RT @minormusic: “Never look at the trombones … it only encourages them.” - Richard Strauss

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14 hour day capped off with Band Tour meeting. Still at school. Quiznos sub will be assimilated. #home?

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RT @katiesw1: Noteflight has some great lesson plan ideas and activity templates http://tinyurl.com/25coo… #musedchat

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Sacramento Symphonic Winds Rehearsal (@ Del Campo High School) http://4sq.com/9FrC1v

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RT @erringreg: Does YOUR elementary school ban electronic devices? Includes cellphones, mp3 players, etc. - // My HS does… in class.

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RT @gleneaglemusic: Writing a proposal for our #music dept to purchase an Macbook to use in Fine Arts. How would you use one? #musedchat

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New blog post: “Embracing Community Generosity in the eBay Age” on Sound Education http://ow.ly/2HjgM #musedchat #artsED #mused #mpln

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New blog post: “Embracing Community Generosity in the eBay Age” on Sound Education http://ow.ly/2Hjea #musedchat #artsED #mused

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New blog post: “Embracing Community Generosity in the eBay Age” on Sound Education http://ow.ly/2Hj8H #mpln #musedchat #artsED #mused

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Running off to Sacramento Concert Band rehearsal. Ahhhh grown ups! - no offense to my students reading this ;)

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Dinner w/ the family beckons. Gotta go allow myself some personal time away from “work”. G’night all. #musedchat

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I find playing in outside ensembles (a recent MPLN topic) really helps reduce stress. #musedchat

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Allowing yourself real down time is beneficial - but I really have to force it. #musedchat

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Have my desk out in the band room, then set up my little office as a bit of a sanctuary. But I don’t make time to chill in there #musedchat

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Hello all. Sorry I’m late to the party. Has anyone said eat right, drink water, wash your hands, sleep? #musedchat

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RT @AndrewHitz: I’m going to be in Clemson for a few days. Where do I need to eat? || Any suggestions @LindsayMorelli ?

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Thx Stellenbosch, S. Africa! I now have readership on 6 of 7 continents!! (Come on penguins, let’s get to it down there) http://ow.ly/2GZNn

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@dspreadbury thanks - I did have Live Playback on. However it still is not swinging. I suspect the file is corrupt. Gonna try rebuilding it

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RT @EricStangel: The Tennessee Titans just kicked an onside kick that I swear was drawn up by the Little Rascals… hahaha

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Ok! Readership on my young blog has hit 5 continents! Any music teachers out there in Africa or Antarctica? http://ow.ly/2GCEd #musedchat

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@shawdave right click on cell. Format cells. Numbers. Select the time format you want or create a user-defined format. #openoffice

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Just responded to: Secondary Jazz Improvisation http://musicpln.org/IoqZ…

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Just responded to: Broader Thoughts on Music/Arts Advocacy Using Existing Educational Social Media Conduits http://musicpln.org/mBpZ…

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RT @teaching_music: Practitioner Blog: Teaching Music: The Learning Disconnect (Brian Wis @teaching_music) http://dlvr.it/5XNmD #mpln

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New blog post: “Blues Improv / Composition Assignment” on Sound Education. Please read and comment! http://ow.ly/2Gpl8 #musedchat

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Just responded to: Anyone out there PLAYING in a performance ensemble? http://musicpln.org/RthZ…

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Jack Stamp on why music matters. Band is held to a much higher standard! http://ow.ly/2Gol3 #musicadvocacy #musedchat #mpln

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New blog post: “Blues Improv / Composition Assignment” on Sound Education. Please read and comment! http://ow.ly/2GmiN #mpln #musedchat

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@digitaltrombone thanks Anders! I’m just getting started with the blog. Your site looks like a great resource. Got it bookmarked!

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Oh my! http://youtu.be/HZsBL4d1… Why music education is needed! :) Enjoy - Watch his other videos - Brilliant! #fb

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listening to Steve Turre “Santified Shells” #jazz #trombone sort of #concept #nowplaying #fb http://ow.ly/2GjNh

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listening to Karel Husa Symphony No. 2 “Reflections” - Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra. #nowplaying #fb

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Played w/ Oakmont HS Band for homecoming last night, Sacramento Symphonic Winds concert tonight, and tons of grading prior to mid-term #fb

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Playing mellophone with the Pep Band at the Oakmont HS homecoming game tonight w/ graduate @tubachic. This should be fun!

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@MrAhrens I think I have a corrupted #sibelius file or something because I can get the playback to swing with other files. Ok.

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#sibelius question: I can’t seem to get my playback to swing 8ths. I’ve tried all swing settings in ‘performance’ menu. version 4 #mpln

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Quiznos/Starbucks - grading Tech Wrk. Could I just fill out the grades the way they fill out scantron forms & just make pretty pictures? #fb

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Just transcribed an 1853 Version of the Star Spangled Banner for my band to play today - the 196th anniversary it’s writing.

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btw, Hello from Grass Valley, California! #chcsm

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Twitter has quickly become my goto source for collaboration. I’m the only band teacher on campus, but have hundreds at my fingertips! #chcsm

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@thomasjwest that is extremely important. continuity K-12
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RT @musically8: best curriculums are teacher created based on benchmarks you want your students to reach - innovative & creative! #musedchat

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@brandtschneider that looks great! nice set-up / website as well. #musedchat

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RT @dr_motley_muse: “overwhelmed by resources! Organization is key. I send EVERYTHING to @Evernote…” YES YES!! #musedchat

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Back to School Night in 60 minutes! #fb

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Tweets for the next hour will be part of the #MusEdChat discussion. (unfortunately district has tweetgrid blocked… grrr

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I remember when I used to have a job where I would take breaks on occasion. #fb

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@BearRiverBands at the Nevada City Constitution Day Parade today - 2PM - Come join us! http://ow.ly/2D15P #fb

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Just finished a family discussion on US history. #fb

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RT @DTclarinet: All welcome to join a Twitter forum on breath support techniques for wind players at #floB Sat. Sept 11 @ 3pm EST US

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Old Chinatown theater now junk emporium. - http://moby.to/6y9w4k

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Just finished watching “The Ghost Writer” w/ Ewan McGregor. Excellent film noir thriller. #fb

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thanks everyone. Remember to follow some new people! #musedchat

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we start week 4 tomorrow. Somehow the school year took over August. #musedchat

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@girlfromPBO Enjoy your new job! I’m sure you’ll be great. #musedchat

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@tubachic introduce the ST to the custodians, cafeteria workers, secretaries, and grounds people. These are your support crew! #musedchat

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Yes: RT @girlfromPBO: @rhodabernard make the assignment earlier and send the ST for observations/field experiences earlier #musedchat

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@ryflinn yes, I learned much more my first few years on my own as each mistake motivated me to figure out the right way & adapt. #musedchat

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@tubachic I wish my CT had taught me more practical tips to deal with discipline w/in the flow of the rehearsal. #musedchat

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@orbital7 I only taught a couple of the ensembles regularly. Frustrating… again. #musedchat

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@emilyrfarrell yes, that was a quite a mystery to me until I started teaching. - Still trying to figure it all out! ;) #musedchat

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I was not to pleased with my CT. She worked with me on rehearsal technique but next to nothing on band administration. #musedchat

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@MrSteigerwalt we need those pushes into areas we are uncomfortable with. #musedchat

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RT @MrSteigerwalt: The good one pushed me to try new things that I hadn’t considered in areas I wasn’t prepared to go #musedchat

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RT @girlfromPBO: @emilyrfarrell he struck a very magical balance between supporting me and leaving me alone to make mistakes #musedchat

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I was 2/5 of a cooperating teacher, sharing the duties with my choir partner. #musedchat

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My tweets for the next hour will be a part of #musedchat. Follow the hashtag and join us for a discussion on Music Education.

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@mikecrain #MusEdChat is Monday 5-6PM PDT http://twtpoll.com/nhdwl6 Not sure if you meant that or #edchat which is Tuesday 9-10A & 3-4PM

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Great time at the neighborhood BBQ. Now to watch some Dr. Who before bed.

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@rachelglassgrdn no bite, thankfully. We’ve had a LOT of spiders this year in the yard, but very few inside.

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Just killed the Black Widow that was crawling around on my 4 year old. :|

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working on a #MuseScore assignment for my Jazz Band. #mpln

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RT @Zweibz7: The topic poll for tomorrow’s #MusEdChat is up: http://bit.ly/bKVVOY Vote now!

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@mikecrain I found Gattica a little hard to watch for that reason, & I love me some scifi

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I love this! RT @pianotyke: Max, Kara, Jared & Jennifer were eating twinkie hotdog sandwiches. @alyankovic

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Heading to Chinatown to try & find the restaurant @TubaChic & I 1st had dinner at 20 years ago. #fb

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walking along The Embarcadero w/ @TubaChic & Kid 4. Looking for seals. #fb

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Day trip to the City! #fb

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RT @pisanojm: The September Music Education Blog Carnival is UP! Wow, it’s Huge! http://bit.ly/dcO1Ij #musiced #mused #mpln #musedchat

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@RickJameswife Dances with Wolves is a total rip-off of Avatar, but with Indians.

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would try Ping, but don’t do the iTunes. #someonesgottobedifferent

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Enjoyed the MusicPLN Webinar at #soundtree. All of the tech available to us is incredible and exponentially increasing #musedchat #mpln

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Grading Tech papers at the “office” (@ Starbucks) http://4sq.com/9khHSu

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@teaching_music I love John Wooden and that’s a great video on #TED. Thanks for the link & blog post. http://ow.ly/2yzqw

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RT @pisanojm: Don’t Forget SoundTREE Free Weibinar 2day! 7PM EDT. http://bit.ly/9PjzKn #musedchat #musiced #mpln

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Leaving school. 13 hours is the new 7. #fb

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@teaching_music Yes! “Make every day your masterpiece.” ~ John Wooden

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RT @mikecrain: there should be a “Late Fee” 4 Govt officials who can’t agree 2 pass a State Budget. Complete #Fail #justsayin

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@girlfromPBO Looking forward to the DT era. Season 2 starts tonight at my house. (gotta love #Netflix ) #Dr.Who

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