Feature article by SMART Technologies

Woohoo – How Fun & Yummy is This!

“My Upper One Instrumental Music class recently completed a class challenge. After using Breezin’ Thru Theory to practice (especially the SMART Board game), all members of the class can now write out the Circle of Fifths in less than 3 minutes. The fastest time was achieved by Ashley Khun who can complete it in less than 20 seconds. To celebrate the success of the class, Ashley and Kennedy Bailey baked the Circle of Fifths in cupcakes!”

-Donna Dupuy, Music Teacher
Appleby College School
Oakville

Woohoo Ashley – you sure are breezin’ thru!

At Breezin’ Thru Theory, we’re here to lighten your load and add fun to your classes. Every two months we’ll keep you posted on the latest news, provide some nifty tips & teacher tricks, and share some fun educational videos that we’re sure you’ll love. We’ll also profile a “Breezin’ School in Action”, so be sure to send us your pics, ideas & compositions.

Click on the newsletters below & enjoy breezin’ thru!

Newsletter 1 - Sept/Oct 2011

SMART Board Feature,
Hazel McCallion Sr. P.S.,
Tips for Lo Tech Situations,
& More!

Newsletter 2 - Nov/Dec 2011

Building Rapid Response with
Games & Mad Dash Drills,
Appley College - Circle of 5ths in Cupcakes & More!

Newsletter 3 - Jan/Feb 2012

Song-uary - Get Creative!
Student Composition Models,
Online Interactive Piano,
& More!

SMART Board Teacher’s Companion
For even greater Interactivity!

• New supplementary resource to the Breezin’ online binder
• Provides enhanced “See It-Hear It” lessons
• Lots of interactive exercises, quizzes, and listening examples
• A kick-start to composition lessons
• Links to online binder and games
• Brings your SMART Board to life!

Click here to SEE VIDEO

Supports the Basic Fundamentals,
the first 7 chapters of Breezin’ Thru Theory

• The Staff (all 4 clefs); Rhythm Basics; Rhythm Intermediate;
  The Piano Keyboard; Rhythm Intermediate Advanced;
  The Major Scale; and Major Key Signatures

Used in conjunction with Online Binder

• Online binder provides full curriculum
• Students still access online binder to review lesson materials, do Mad Dash Drills and Composition activities, at school and home.

Add this to your Breezin’ Thru Theory Subscription for only

• $195 (1 teacher); $390 (2+ teachers at your school)
• Only available to Breezin’ Thru Theory online binder subscribers, as an extra teacher resource / optional add-on.

PLAY VIDEO and see the SMART Board Teacher’s Companion in action!

This amazing product has been awarded the highest level of distinction from SMART Technologies – ELITE Accreditation.
Woohoo & enjoy Breezin’ Thru!

Breezin’ Thru Theory on the SMART Board

Breezin’ Thru Theory is a comprehensive solution to teach music theory and composition for grades 6-12. Accessed online, students can review lessons, do drills and complete composition activities with notation software or paper.

New for 2011/12 is our SMART Board Teacher’s Companion add-on, the first music product developed specifically to take advantage of the wonderful interactivity that SMART Boards enable. Awarded the highest level of distinction from SMART – elite accreditation, this unique product is transforming the learning of music theory and composition, making it more fun, engaging and effective.

Come see it in action and try it out for yourself!

WORKSHOP
February 11, 2012
9:30-10:30 am (Room CC 002)
TMEA 2012 Clinic/Convention
Texas Music Educators Association
San Antonio, Texas

About the Conference: Breezin’ Thru Theory on the SMART Board @ TMEA 2012

About the: SMART Board Teachers’ Companion

Breezin’ Thru Theory and on to Composition

Looking for strategies to teach music theory & composition?

Breezin’ Thru Theory is a complete solution for teaching music theory and composition at the middle & high school levels. Accessed online, this resource gets students working quickly through lessons and drills they can see and hear. Interactive games help build rapid response to important theory concepts and motivate students to excel. Structured composition lessons link to theory topics and bring out the composer in all.

See how the new SMART Board Teacher’s Companion add-on option engages students even more with classroom activities before they go to the online binder. Breezin’ Thru Theory is used with notation software, but everything is printable. Find out why it’s a hit with everyone!

WORKSHOP
February 17, 2012
9:15-10:45am (Room CC 222)
TI:ME Central Regional Conference in conjunction with
Ohio Music Educators Association
Columbus, Ohio

For more details: Breezin’ Thru Theory: Music Theory & Composition Program @ TI:ME/OMEA 2012

Breezin’ Thru Theory and on to Composition

Looking for strategies to teach music theory & composition?

Breezin’ Thru Theory is a complete solution for teaching music theory and composition for middle and high school students. Accessed online, this resource gets students working quickly through lessons and drills they can see and hear. Interactive games help build rapid response to important theory concepts and motivate students to excel. Structured composition lessons link to theory topics and bring out the composer in all. Can be used with notation software or as printables.

New for 2011/12: See how the new SMART Board Teacher’s Companion add-on option makes classroom learning even more fun & engaging. If you don’t have a s SMART Board, you’ll certainly want one now.

WORKSHOP
Friday December 2, 2011
2:30 – 3:30pm (Room Highland EF)
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Rochester, New York
New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)

For more details on the conference: Breezin’ Thru Theory: Music Theory & Composition Program @ NYSSMA 2011

Breezin’ Thru Theory and on to Composition

Looking for strategies to teach music theory & composition?

Breezin’ Thru Theory is a complete solution for teaching music theory and composition for Grades 6 -12. Accessed online, this resource gets students working quickly through lessons and drills they can see and hear. Interactive games help build rapid response to important theory concepts and motivate students to excel. Structured composition lessons link to theory topics and bring out the composer in all. Find out why it’s a hit with teachers and students alike.

New for 2011/12: See how the new SMART Board Teacher’s Companion add-on option makes classroom learning even more fun & engaging. If you don’t have a s SMART Board, you’ll certainly want one now.

WORKSHOP
January 12, 2012
2:45-3:45pm (Room 36)
Tampa Convention Center, Florida
Florida Music Educators Association 2012 Conference

For more details: Breezin’ Thru Theory: Music Theory & Composition Program @ FMEA 2012

Breezin’ Thru Theory and on to Composition

Take your program to the next level. Students who understand better, play better. Come and learn how to inspire and engage your students to read and play music with more accuracy through the regular use of short rapid response theory drills. Witness all of your students taking pride in their ability to create their own music.

Breezin’ Thru Theory leaves no one behind. Find out why it’s a hit with teachers and students alike! Use online, print on paper or use with Sibelius, Finale, Finale Notepad or a SMART Board. Suits any classroom environment. Interactive games give students another edge on building rapid response to important theory concepts, while having a blast!

We will also be introducing the new SMART Board Teacher’s Companion in this session.

WORKSHOP
Friday, November 4, 2011
3:15-4:30 pm (Bayshore Building: Algonquin A/B room)
Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario
Ontario Music Educators Conference – PRIMO 2011

For more details: Breezin’ Thru Theory: Online Music Theory & Composition @ OMEA PRIMO 2011

The entire OMEA Conference “Primo 11″ runs from November 3-5, 2011. Advance registration is available and encouraged at www.omea.on.ca

Breezin’ Thru Theory and on to Composition

Looking for strategies to teach music theory & composition?

Breezin’ Thru Theory is a complete solution for middle and high schools. Accessed online, this resource gets students working quickly through lessons and drills they can see and hear. Structured composition lessons reinforce theory topics and bring out the composer in everyone.

Breezin’ Thru Theory leaves no one behind. Use with notation software on computer or print it out. It can be accessed anywhere and it is great with a SMART Board. The new interactive games motivate students to learn and excel, while having a blast!

WORKSHOP
Saturday, October 22, 2011
10:15-11:30 am (Lilloeet Room)
River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia
BC Music Educators Association Conference – Forte 2011

For more details: Breezin’ Thru Theory: Online Music Theory & Composition @ BCMEA Forte 2011