Amy M. Burns

Elementary Music Technology and Integration

Amy M. Burns has taught PreK-grade 4 general music for over 25 years at Far Hills Country Day School (FH) (https://www.fhcds.org/). She also teaches grade 5 instrument class, directs the FH Philharmonic, is the Performing Arts Department Manager, and teaches privately in the after-school conservatory after being the director for over 20 years. She has authored four books and numerous articles on how to integrate tech into the elementary music classroom. She has presented many sessions on the topic, including four keynote addresses in TX, IN, St. Maarten, and AU. She is the recipient of the 2005 Technology in Music Education (TI:ME) Teacher of the Year, the 2016 New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) Master Music Teacher, the 2016 Governor’s Leader in Arts Education, and the 2017 NJ Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year Awards. Her most recent publication, Using Technology with Elementary Music Approaches (2020), published by Oxford University Press (OUP) is available from OUP and Amazon. Burns is also the Community Coordinator for Midnight Music (MMC) at https://midnightmusic.com/, the General Music Chair for NJMEA Board of Directors, and the Elementary Music Consultant for MusicFirst (https://www.musicfirst.com/), a company built by music educators for music educators, dedicated to helping music teachers and their students make the most of technology in the classroom.

#Techtiptuesday Have you got your ticket for the Elementary Music Summit?

July 02, 2024  /  Amy M. Burns

If you've ever found yourself in a professional development session completely unrelated to teaching elementary music, you're not alone – those can be quite challenging, right?

PD For Elementary Music Educators!

That's why I'm thrilled to introduce you to the Elementary Music Summit®! This summit stands out from the rest with its unique goal. Each day will feature inspiring speakers who will equip you with strategies to enhance productivity and ensure the success of all your students in the music classroom.

Dates

From July 8th to July 12th, Bryson Tarbet from That Music Teacher is hosting 25 presentations by elementary music experts who have discovered ways to boost student engagement, eliminate access barriers, and reclaim time for music teachers. Topics range from differentiation to vocal health and beyond.

I'm excited to share insights on “Free Internet Resources” on Wednesday, July 10, at noon!

The summit includes renowned figures such as:

And here's the best part – it's completely free!


There's much more to learn about this event, so I encourage you to explore all the details yourself. Secure your complimentary ticket for the Elementary Music Summit® now!

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