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<channel><title><![CDATA[BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSIC EDUCATORS' ASSOCIATION - Music Resource Room]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room]]></link><description><![CDATA[Music Resource Room]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:22:50 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Music Advocacy Letter (Template)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/music-advocacy-letter-template]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/music-advocacy-letter-template#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:32:30 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/music-advocacy-letter-template</guid><description><![CDATA[Thanks for BCMEA Member&nbsp;Julia Albano-Crockford for this great letter template for Music Advocacy for your school &amp; district. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Thanks for BCMEA Member&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(5, 5, 5)">Julia Albano-Crockford for this great <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AXxKgmTj8XfxK54oxDHmTE5hLBJ8HUiIJUW116V9qpI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">letter template for Music Advocacy</a> for your school &amp; district.</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCMEA Check-In Videos]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/bcmea-check-in-videos]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/bcmea-check-in-videos#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 01:03:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Band]]></category><category><![CDATA[Check-In/Town Hall]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choir]]></category><category><![CDATA[COVID 19]]></category><category><![CDATA[Elementary Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle School Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Secondary Music]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/bcmea-check-in-videos</guid><description><![CDATA[Here are the links and recordings from the last few BCMEA Check-Ins.Feb 24 (LSA/District Contacts)&nbsp;Mar 9 (Elementary Specific)Mar 10 (Middle/Secondary Specific) [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Here are the links and recordings from the last few BCMEA Check-Ins.<br /><br /><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/FEVrgSuIPq4ou0e608MBLFu3Q_zQsnJOPJc1bqNG2JdhkKL5VOufuNoLSjtSXMO7.MA0xdrkJwR2j9Bky" target="_blank">Feb 24 (LSA/District Contacts)&nbsp;</a><br /><br /><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/uto82FuEri-G3s6kp3nYaJArfqmVXod2Z2a8TYZb4jnCGaXcKjDHM4kJglQ2Fmb_.2SrH5N0fVt5ONzm7" target="_blank">Mar 9 (Elementary Specific)</a><br /><br /><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_3w0nYWOJ66lHKVzCOoZMuGlBxYNashj/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Mar 10 (Middle/Secondary Specific)</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to make an wind instrument bell cover/adapted mask & DIY Flute Masks]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/how-to-make-an-wind-instrument-bell-coveradapted-mask-diy-flute-masks]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/how-to-make-an-wind-instrument-bell-coveradapted-mask-diy-flute-masks#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:01:52 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Band]]></category><category><![CDATA[COVID 19]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/how-to-make-an-wind-instrument-bell-coveradapted-mask-diy-flute-masks</guid><description><![CDATA[Bell Covers -&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNLzgbgP4SI&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;ab_channel=RyanChoDIY Flute Masks -&nbsp;&#8203;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7d365_KOk4&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;ab_channel=RyanCho  Submitted by Ryan Cho [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Bell Covers -&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNLzgbgP4SI&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;ab_channel=RyanCho<br />DIY Flute Masks -&nbsp;&#8203;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7d365_KOk4&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;ab_channel=RyanCho<br /></div>  <div class="paragraph">Submitted by <a href="mailto:ryanacho@gmail.com">Ryan Cho</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music Units for September 2020-SD 57 Restart Plan]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/music-units-for-september-2020-sd-57-restart-plan]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/music-units-for-september-2020-sd-57-restart-plan#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:49:21 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Choir]]></category><category><![CDATA[Elementary Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Games]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Music]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/music-units-for-september-2020-sd-57-restart-plan</guid><description><![CDATA[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cgK-IxqIWqHWAMkWYWINIqo0GuLKFGub  A detailed plan for the month of September that includes activities and resource suggestions in grades K-7, as well as links and 'how to' videos. This unit takes into consideration the new BC protocols and safety measures.Music Play on line, Indigneous Singers of Canada, songfacts. com, songmeanings.com, various youtube examples of games, Guidance for Music Classes in BC During Covid-19, SD57 Restart Plan.Submitted By Julie Fish [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)"><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cgK-IxqIWqHWAMkWYWINIqo0GuLKFGub" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cgK-IxqIWqHWAMkWYWINIqo0GuLKFGub</a></span><br /></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">A detailed plan for the month of September that includes activities and resource suggestions in grades K-7, as well as links and 'how to' videos. This unit takes into consideration the new BC protocols and safety measures.<br /><br />Music Play on line, Indigneous Singers of Canada, songfacts. com, songmeanings.com, various youtube examples of games, Guidance for Music Classes in BC During Covid-19, SD57 Restart Plan.<br /><br /></span>Submitted By <a href="mailto:jfisher@sd57.bc.ca">Julie Fisher</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elementary Music - Online Classes]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/elementary-music-online-classes]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/elementary-music-online-classes#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:46:09 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Choir]]></category><category><![CDATA[Elementary Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Music Exploratories]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/elementary-music-online-classes</guid><description><![CDATA[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_N7ANt7fIAelJ9-fwWF-iSO7jqOwc61qSaUgc8XCwQw/edit?usp=sharing  Pre-K/K-5&nbsp;Primary, general music lessons and fun songs &amp; Intermediate, World Music online classes ideas.Submitted by&nbsp;Michelle Lambert [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(63, 63, 63)">https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_N7ANt7fIAelJ9-fwWF-iSO7jqOwc61qSaUgc8XCwQw/edit?usp=sharing</span><br /></div>  <div class="paragraph">Pre-K/K-5&nbsp;<span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Primary, general music lessons and fun songs &amp; Intermediate, World Music online classes ideas.<br /><br />Submitted by&nbsp;<a href="mailto:michelle.lambert@sd71.bc.ca">Michelle Lambert</a></span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Balmages play-along on smartmusic]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/brian-balmages-play-along-on-smartmusic]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/brian-balmages-play-along-on-smartmusic#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:36:02 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Band]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/brian-balmages-play-along-on-smartmusic</guid><description><![CDATA[https://www.smartmusic.com/brian-balmages/?utm_source=brian_balmages_fjh&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=smartmusic_brian_balmages_virtual_conductorIt's free and basically has balmages conducting the player while they read/record the music off their screen in time with the recording playback. Pretty awesome!Submitted by Albert Chan [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)"><a href="https://www.smartmusic.com/brian-balmages/?utm_source=brian_balmages_fjh&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=smartmusic_brian_balmages_virtual_conductor" target="_blank">https://www.smartmusic.com/brian-balmages/?utm_source=brian_balmages_fjh&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=smartmusic_brian_balmages_virtual_conductor<br /><br /></a></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">It's free and basically has balmages conducting the player while they read/record the music off their screen in time with the recording playback. Pretty awesome!<br /><br />Submitted by <a href="mailto:albert.chan.teacher@gmail.com">Albert Chan</a></span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator Program]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/viff-amp-talent-accelerator-program]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/viff-amp-talent-accelerator-program#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 17:13:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Band]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choir]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/viff-amp-talent-accelerator-program</guid><description><![CDATA[https://goviff.org/amp-talentCall for Applications: Emerging musicians, composers, managers, and aspiring music supervisors. The main way to attend the Music in Film Summit is through the AMP Talent Accelerator Program, which is free. Once applications close, we will announce pass availability and cost.Submitted by&nbsp;Sharon Engbrecht [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(17, 85, 204)"><a href="https://goviff.org/amp-talent" target="_blank">https://goviff.org/amp-talent</a></span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Call for Applications: Emerging musicians, composers, managers, and aspiring music supervisors. The main way to attend the Music in Film Summit is through the AMP Talent Accelerator Program, which is free. Once applications close, we will announce pass availability and cost.<br /><br />Submitted by&nbsp;<a href="mailto:amp@viff.org">Sharon Engbrecht</a></span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town Hall pt. 3 - K-8 Music Education]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/town-hall-pt-3-k-8-music-education]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/town-hall-pt-3-k-8-music-education#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:14:44 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Choir]]></category><category><![CDATA[Elementary Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle School Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Music Exploratories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Orff]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/town-hall-pt-3-k-8-music-education</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you to all BCMEA members who attended "Town Hall pt 3 - K-8 Music Education".&nbsp; &nbsp;Extra shout out to Janet Wade and Jenn Britton for answering questions!&nbsp;&nbsp;Here is the video recording of the town hall and here is the transcript for the chat.We will hold another Town Hall/Check-In towards the end of the first week of classes.&nbsp; Stay tuned! [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Thank you to all BCMEA members who attended "Town Hall pt 3 - K-8 Music Education".&nbsp; &nbsp;Extra shout out to Janet Wade and Jenn Britton for answering questions!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />Here is the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ViluHXWCYJPNn5Owrlh5KSuLDK2pAQSW/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">video recording</a> of the town hall and here is the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mBy9wRSYO7s9P7es3ui4P40VLPr_o8kK/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">transcript for the chat</a>.<br /><br />We will hold another Town Hall/Check-In towards the end of the first week of classes.&nbsp; Stay tuned!<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town Hall pt. 2 -                            Recording & Transcript]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/town-hall-pt-2-recording-transcript]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/town-hall-pt-2-recording-transcript#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:44:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Band]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choir]]></category><category><![CDATA[COVID 19]]></category><category><![CDATA[Elementary Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle School Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Secondary Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Town Hall]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/town-hall-pt-2-recording-transcript</guid><description><![CDATA[Thank you again to Janet Wade &amp; Christin Reardon MacLellan for their AMAZING work for the Guidelines for Music Classes in BC During COVID-19 and their leadership in the town hall!Here is the video recording of the town hall and the transcript of the chat.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our next Town Hall/Roundtable will be on Wed Aug 26 at 7pm, with a focus on K-8 Music Education.&nbsp; This will be a brainstorm of ideas to ensure safety of our Music Educators, as well as our students. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Thank you again to Janet Wade &amp; Christin Reardon MacLellan for their AMAZING work for the <a href="https://bit.ly/bcguidanceformusic-covid19" target="_blank">Guidelines for Music Classes in BC During COVID-19</a> and their leadership in the town hall!<br /><br />Here is the <a href="http://bit.ly/bcmeatownhallaug20" target="_blank">video recording</a> of the town hall and the <a href="https://www.bcmusiced.ca/uploads/2/4/3/6/24360110/bcmea_town_hall_thu_20_aug_transcript.pdf" target="_blank">transcript of the chat</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />Our next Town Hall/Roundtable will be on Wed Aug 26 at 7pm, with a focus on K-8 Music Education.&nbsp; This will be a brainstorm of ideas to ensure safety of our Music Educators, as well as our students.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance Documents]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/updated-guidance-documents]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/updated-guidance-documents#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:48:33 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Band]]></category><category><![CDATA[Choir]]></category><category><![CDATA[COVID 19]]></category><category><![CDATA[Elementary Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Guitar]]></category><category><![CDATA[Jazz Band]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle School Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Secondary Music]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vocal Jazz]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.bcmusiced.ca/music-resource-room/updated-guidance-documents</guid><description><![CDATA[Here are the list of the most updated Guidance Documents for Music Educators.BC Provincial COVID-19 Health &amp; Safety Guidelines for K-12 Setting&nbsp;BCMEA/CMEBC Guidance for Music Classes in BC During COVID-19&nbsp;Let's Sing - Safety Considerations and Guidelines for in-Person Singing&nbsp;&#8203;**Please note - the Ministry of Education document&nbsp;references&nbsp;the BCMEA/CMEBC Guidance for further procedures!** [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Here are the list of the most updated Guidance Documents for Music Educators.<br /><br /><u><strong><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/safe-caring-orderly/k-12-covid-19-health-safety-guidlines.pdf" target="_blank">BC Provincial COVID-19 Health &amp; Safety Guidelines for K-12 Setting</a></strong></u>&nbsp;<br /><br /><u><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/bcguidanceformusic-covid19" target="_blank">BCMEA/CMEBC Guidance for Music Classes in BC During COVID-19</a></strong></u>&nbsp;<br /><br /><u><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/lets-sing-bc" target="_blank">Let's Sing - Safety Considerations and Guidelines for in-Person Singing</a></strong></u>&nbsp;<br />&#8203;<br />**Please note - the Ministry of Education document&nbsp;<em>references</em>&nbsp;the BCMEA/CMEBC Guidance for further procedures!**<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>