SKU: GI.G-10452
Teaching Music with
Heart. Composed by
Scott N. Edgar. Social
Emotional Learning. Music
Education. 318 pages. GIA
Publications #10452.
Published by GIA
Publications
(GI.G-10452).
ISBN
9781622775576.
Cont
ributors: Jill Gagliardi,
Elise Hackl, Meghan
Hickey, Mary Jensen,
Jessica Kwasny, Andrew M.
Ladendorf, Brandon
Larsen, Sandra Lewis,
Darlene Machacon, Rachel
Manchur, Bobby Olson,
Michael J. West, and
William Winters This book
showcases the inspiring
stories and innovative
ideas of music educators
who are implementing
Social Emotional Learning
(SEL) instruction with
intentionality in their
classrooms at the
elementary, middle, and
high school levels. By
utilizing and adapting
materials in Scott N.
Edgar’s pioneering
first book, Music
Education and Social
Emotional Learning, these
teachers—represent
ing all areas of music
education—share
their real-world
challenges and triumphs
with SEL instruction,
along with many tips,
activities, lesson plans,
and suggestions for
embedding SEL in a way
that is musical,
intentional, and
meaningful. Importantly,
Portraits of Music
Education and Social
Emotional Learning
approaches SEL from a
culturally relevant and
equitable lens,
accounting for the ways
in which SEL instruction
interacts with culture,
race, background, and
uniqueness, therefore
making it a powerful tool
for embracing social
justice and student
empowerment. At its core,
SEL gives students the
ability to have difficult
conversations, cope with
stress, and navigate
challenges. And while
each teacher presents
their unique approach to
SEL, they come to the
same conclusion: SEL is
critical to the success
of their students and
programs. Scott N. Edgar
is Associate Professor of
Music at Lake Forest
College. He is the author
of Music Education and
Social Emotional
Learning: The Heart of
Teaching Music and is an
internationally
sought-after clinician on
the topic. Dr. Edgar
serves as Director of
Practice and Research for
The Center for Arts
Education and Social
Emotional Learning
(www.artsedsel.org). Dr.
Edgar is a Music for All
Educational Consultant, a
Conn-Selmer Educational
Clinician, and VH1 Save
the Music Foundation
Educational Consultant.
 Finally, the go-to
book for music educators
who have intuitively and
intentionally created
classrooms where music
and Social Emotional
Learning (SEL) are
seamlessly aligned. These
practical ideas of how to
teach music at all
levels, grounded in the
practices of SEL, will
inspire all educators to
not only teach from the
heart, but to lead with
empathy and compassion.
—Pamela
Randall-Garner, Ed.D.
  Senior Staff
Advisor   CASEL:
Collaborative for
Academic, Social, and
Emotional Learning Â
This book is a must-read
as well as a compelling
study. Wisely, Dr. Scott
Edgar brought together an
amazing group of
remarkable educators who
share their own
experiences as they avail
their students to the
immeasurable value of the
Social Emotional Learning
landscape. Be prepared to
be challenged, educated,
and enlightened. You have
in your hands a rare gift
bearing benefits to
everyone traversing the
educational highway. We
are all indebted to this
great team of first-class
authors and educators.
BRAVO! —Tim
Lautzenheiser In this new
publication, Scott Edgar
continues to provide
teachers with rich
insights and practical
suggestions for
understanding and
implementing Social
Emotional Learning (SEL)
into music education
classes, from elementary
through high school
grades. Practicing music
educators share pragmatic
ideas for successful
embedding of SEL into
their teaching. A
must-read for any music
teacher wishing to better
understand and promote
well-being in their
students. —John M.
Feierabend.
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