Ear Training and Theory Fitness? – there’s an app for that!
Friday, January 23, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Description
Making time to teach theory or to practice ear training exercises can be tough. These skills can easily take a back seat to working on concert pieces with your entire ensemble. We will discuss 5 easy ways to engage students with ear training and theory skill development with intentional and structured technology tools. Learn some easy methods for supplementing your students’ weekly musical diet with ear training and theory through technology.
Speakers
Mike Olander
Learning Objective 1
Teachers will understand and identify ways that music theory can be integrated into everyday learning activities and assessment through free and inexpensive technology.
Learning Objective 2
Teachers will be able to provide rationale for infusion of technology as valuable evidence of student learning.
Learning Objective 3
Teachers will learn fundamental strategies for selecting specific music theory topics based on student developmental levels, cultural context, and repertoire selection across different types of performing ensembles.
Session Level
Middle School/Junior High, High School, Collegiate, Administrator