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Mr. Eric Songer
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Chaska West Middle School
Class Information:
Room Number: Band
Students per Class: 500
Class Description:
I teach all sorts of classes: 6th Grade Band 8th Grade Band Guitar Skills The Beat Goes On (history of popular music from 1900 to present) World Drumming Music Technology WorldTour (world music exploration course where we look at music in culture in China, Brazil, India and Australia) SoundJourney (a class that explores the variety of sounds in music in our western culture) AfterSchool: Jazz Band Marching Band Rock Band Country/BluegrassBand Music Technology Hip Hop/House Dance Stomp! MovieBand Honor Band School of Rock (exploratory rock music course where kids learn how to play rock instruments) MariachiBand Beginning Guitar The Rhythm Section Pop Choir
Position:
Music Teacher
Needs:
20 iMac computers 20 M-Audio Keyboard Controllers 20 Yamaha MG mixers 20 Shure SM58/SM59 microphones 20 microphone stands MBox Pro with ProTools 9 I'm trying to implement technology into all of my courses via an Apple recording lab.
My Philosophy:
My philosophy of education includes the following beliefs: Every student is important and deserves the best education possible. This education includes a positive relationship with teachers, the ability to learn how to think and problem solve as well as learning knowledge, an education that is relevant and will help the student become successful in life. I also believe that we need to teach differently than the way we were taught. We live in a different world that involves technology and a way of thinking in students that is much different than even ten years ago. We are preparing students for jobs and problems that don't even exist yet. We need to engage students keeping this in mind.
Personal Information:
About Me:
Very passionate about teaching, music and doing what's best for my family.
College and Degrees:
Wisconsin-Eau Claire, University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis) MusicEducation, Math Education, Masters in Curriculum & Instruction
Activities:
Twin Cities Musician, Composer/Arranger. ChurchActivities FamilyActivities
Favorite Books:
Grisham
Favorite Quotes:
"Don't worry about tomorrow. God is already there."
Interests:
Music, Sports, Technology
Employment History:
Chaska Middle School-West my entire career. Also many side jobs as a performer.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 5 %
     Average: 65 %
     High-achiever: 25 %
     Special Needs: 5 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 80 %
     Hispanic: 10 %
     African American: 5 %
     Native American: 3 %
     Asian: 2 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 15 %
ESL Enrollment:: 8 %
Average number of students in class:: 32 students
Number of students I teach:: 500 students