Resources

Brief Video Introduction to Gordon’s Music Learning Theory
Watch my interview “How to Give Your Child the Gift Of Musical Understanding” with Kathryn Brunner of Musik at Home

Presentation Handouts/Slides:

“A Playful Approach to Teaching Preschool and Kindergarten Music”
“Individual Musicking: Developing Elementary Students’ Musical Independence”
“Beyond Major and Minor: Expanding Musical Experiences Through Varied Tonalities”
“Hearing the Notes on the Page: Helping Students Develop Music Literacy”
Notation Resource Packet
“More Bang For Your Buck: Building Lessons, Sequencing Instruction, and Curriculum Mapping for Elementary General Music”
K-5 Main Goals Example
Shouldice, H.N. & Sierzega, A. L. (2023, August 3). The effect of tonal context on children’s singing accuracy [Poster presentation].9th International Conference on Music Learning Theory, Oak Park, IL.Download

Women Conductor/Composer Discussion Panel Handout (Association of Concert Bands Convention, May 2023)
MMC 2023 Microaggressions Slides WITH QUOTES
“Female and Feminine-presenting Band Directors’ Experiences With Gender Microaggressions” (National NAfME Conference, November 2022; Michigan Music Conference, January 2023)
Shouldice, H.N. (2022, January 29). Gender bias in music teaching [Conference presentation]. Michigan Music Conference, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.
“LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in the Choral Classroom” (co-presented with Sydney Timmer, Michigan Music Conference, January 2023)
“The Invisible Power of Teacher Beliefs” HANDOUT (Wisconsin State Music Conference, October 2022)
“The Invisible Power of Teacher Beliefs” SLIDES (Wisconsin State Music Conference, October 2022)
“A Survey of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in U.S. Choral Classrooms” (research poster presented at the Symposium for Music Teacher Education, September 2021)
“A Comparison of Virginia Band Performance Assessments in Relation to Director Gender” (Research poster presented at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference, November 2019)
“Growing Musicianship with MLT” (NAfME General Music Virtual Conference, April 2023)
“The ABCs of MLT: An Introduction to Gordon’s Music Learning Theory” Handout (Sun Prairie, WI Professional Development 2019)
“Teachers’ Experiences as Participants in a Music-Learning-Theory-Focused Virtual Mentoring Program” (7th International Conference on Music Learning Theory 2019)
“Teaching Harmony Step-by-Step: A Sequential Approach to Teaching Harmonic Improvisation” (NYSSMA Winter Conference, December 2021)
“Individual Musicking: Developing Elementary Students’ Musical Independence”(NYSSMA Winter Conference, December 2021)
“Fostering Vocal Creativity & Improvisation in Elementary Music” (NYSSMA Winter Conference, December 2021)
“Fostering Vocal Improvisation in Elementary Music” Handout (OAKE National Conference, March 2020)
Abstract, literature review, and references for “A Comparison of Virginia Band Performance Assessments in Relation to Director Gender” (Research poster presented at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference, November 2019)
“Research to Real Life: Applying Recent Research in Elementary General Music” HANDOUT (Wisconsin State Music Conference, October 2022)
“Research to Real Life: Applying Recent Research in Elementary General Music” SLIDES (Wisconsin State Music Conference, October 2022)
“‘Begin with the End in Mind’: Using Backward Design to Build Sequential Elementary Music Instruction” Handout (Michigan Music Conference, January 2020)
“Sing and Strum: Building Harmonic Skill and Understanding Through Singing and Ukulele” Handout (Michigan Music Conference, January 2020, co-presented with Amy Sierzega)
Literature review/references for “An Investigation of Musical Ability Beliefs and Self-Perceptions Among Fourth-Grade Students” (Research poster presented at the 7th International Conference on Music Learning Theory 2019)
“An Investigation of Musical Ability Beliefs and Self-Perceptions Among Fourth-Grade Students” (Research poster presented at the 7th International Conference on Music Learning Theory 2019)
“More Bang For Your Buck…” Handout (NY-GIML 2018)
“Evading the MLT Police: Making Compromises Without Compromising Core Values” Slides (7th International Conference on Music Learning Theory 2019)
“Beyond Major and Minor: Expanding Musical Experiences Through Varied Tonalities” Handout (MMC 2017/GIML 2017)

Other Resources for Teachers:

Promoting a Gender-Inclusive Environment in Elementary General Music:

Promoting a Gender-Inclusive Environment in Elementary General Music

Examples of Music in Varied Tonalities (i.e., Modes)

List of Standard Tunes with Simple Basslines
Harmonic Index for Jump Right In Books 1-4

My presentation on teaching rounds through a Music Learning Theory lens as part of the Alliance for Active Music Making sessions at the 2014 AOSA conference

Chapter on audiation-based composition & improvisation:

Shouldice, H. N. (2018). Audiation-based improvisation and composition in elementary general music. In S. Burton & A. Reynolds (Eds.), Engaging musical practices: A sourcebook for elementary general music (pp. 113-134). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

Podcast interview on audiation and Gordon’s Music Learning Theory with Dr. Cynthia Crump Taggart

Gordon Institute for Music Learning YouTube channel