Music Educators Workshop

Music educators who work in schools and communities with K–12 students join Carnegie Hall faculty members and guest artists in a series of musical and professional training activities in the Resnick Education Wing. From September to June, New York City teachers at all stages of their careers have the opportunity to participate in workshops with student ensembles and visiting faculty, learn from professional artists, and attend Carnegie Hall concerts. Each July, music teachers from around the country attend the Summer Music Educators Workshop for four days of intensive workshops centered on reinvigorating their individual artistry, strengthening their teaching practice and fostering connections with peers.

Grades: K–12 Educators
Availability for Educators: NYC, National
Season: School Year, Summer Program

Carnegie Hall’s Music Educators Workshop

Music Educators Workshop is a community of educators who come together to learn from each other and from top-notch guest faculty, attend concerts at Carnegie Hall, and explore their important role activating creativity and musicality.

Workshops for Teachers

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School-Year Program

The yearlong Music Educators Workshop includes monthly interactive workshops focused on pedagogy, conducting, and more.

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Summer Program

K–12 educators from across the country convene each summer to expand the impact and breadth of their work with young musicians.

Resources for Teachers

Discover Great Teaching: Reflect

Explore seven impulses that are building blocks of great teaching, and consider how you can implement them to expand your teaching.

Topics: Artistry, Community, Equity
Activities: Reading
Time commitment: 15 minutes–2 hours

Discover Great Teaching: Implement

Bring elements of great teaching to life through a variety of exercises and activities for your K–12 classroom led by top educators and artists.

Topics: Artistry, Composition, Improvisation
Activities: Watching
Time commitment: 5–10 minutes

Free Digital Resources for Educators

Expand your lesson plans and curriculums, experience education in action with master class and workshop videos, or further develop your teaching skills with tips, tools, and inspiration from top music educators.

Grades: K–12

Teacher Newsletter

Join an online community of music educators supporting each other and discussing the best ways to engage, nurture, and inspire music learners! The Carnegie Hall Music Educators Facebook group is here for you.

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Carnegie Corporation of New York
Lead support for Music Educators Workshop is provided by Carnegie Corporation of New York and The Grace and Mercy Foundation.

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