Tag: Modern Band

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  Popular Music in Our Classrooms – It’s Not a Leap of Faith by Michelle Leasor, Ed.D.

  Taken from our Spring 2026 edition of the OMEA TRIAD, this article challenges the growing disconnect between traditional classroom music and the diverse musical styles students engage with outside of school. To bridge this gap, incorporating popular music can enrich music programs without abandoning classical traditions. This approach validates students’ musical identities and prepares them…

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