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MICHAEL FRANCIS SMITH
Educator • Composer • Author • Songwriter
Creator of the It’s Time to Play Series for Band, Strings, Recorder, and Ukulele
WHAT I DO: I help teachers engage every learner in joyful music-making by connecting singing, playing, creating, and notation in ways that invite every student into lifelong musicianship from elementary school through adulthood.
WORK WITH MICHAEL
Avaialbe for:
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Consulting and conversations on engaging all students in joyful, creative music-making
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Conference presentations and workshops
"I am thrilled to endorse this innovative beginning band method book “It’s Time to Play,” which seamlessly integrates singing, playing, and solfege as the foundation for all pieces learned. The concept is brilliant, and the students absolutely love it." Stacey Faris, Orleans, MA
“Friday’s workshop on the recorder was, perhaps, the most effective and best workshop I’ve ever attended in my 35+ years of teaching music and technology.” – Michael Cushman, Dr. Lewis Libby School, ME
CONTACT ME
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