I am so excited to work with your children in the music room at Glencairn! We will sing, perform on instruments, compose and improvise songs, listen and respond to many styles of music and most importantly learn to work hard together as musicians.
ABOUT MRS. BIEDENBENDER I am starting my 12th year teaching elementary music and this is my 5th year at Glencairn. Previously, I taught music in Bloomfield Hills, MI. I have degrees in music from Central Michigan and the University of Michigan.
MY FAMILY My husband, Dave and I have two sons, Izaak and Declan. I love being a mom, attending concerts, practicing the piano and ukulele, supporting local businesses, hiking and spending time in nature.
MY FAVORITES Biking Hiking Coffee Twix Target
MUSIC CLASSES Everyone has a job in the music room.It is my goal to create meaningful and positive musical experiences for your child. I design lessons that give all children opportunities to create, compose, perform and express themselves in ways that work for each child. I use an approach to elementary music education inspired by the music education work of Carl Orff and Dr. Ed Gordon.
CENTERS The special area classes occur one or two times weekly on a rotating schedule. Each month, students will participate in music centers around the classroom and be assessed individually on their tonal and rhythm skills, creativity and note reading.
THE PEACE PLEDGE We sing our school song called The Peace Pledge during Morning Celebration. You are welcome to join us as we sing together as a school community.