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 instrumental class, directs the FH Modern Band, is the Performing Arts Department Manager, and teaches privately in the after-school conservatory, having served as director for over 20 years. She has authored four books and numerous articles on integrating technology 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, the 2017 NJ Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year, and the 2026 NJMEA Distinguished Service Awards. Her most recent publication, Using Technology with Elementary Music Approaches (2020), is available from Oxford University Press (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.

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#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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