AI Transcription Services - What's Out There?
This blog presents an overview of currently available AI transcription services. Such services offer expediency for "in-house" departmental meetings, as well as for engagements involving external participants....
The Case for the Performing Ensemble
IB and the Performing Ensemble I’ve been a practitioner of IBDP music for more than thirty years. Prior to that, the majority of my music teaching was focused on teaching high school bands. If someone...
What is Freedom?
Defining what Freedom is… The question of freedom, democracy, and human rights has been at the forefront of most of our minds in recent times. As I read and reflect on what it means to be free, I realize...
Time to Reflect
Whether you are a November or May assessment school, as a break approaches, I would like to suggest that, as educators, we take the opportunity to reflect on the period that has just gone. This reflection...
Encouraging Arrangements
I have been reflecting on the number of students who submit original compositions. It is, however, entirely acceptable for students to submit arrangements for components such as Exploring as a Creator,...
Sparks for Creativity
During a recent visit to Hong Kong’s bustling shopping district, I encountered a striking example of innovative advertising. The global brand, Adidas, had transformed portions of the sidewalk into a captivating...
Maintaining Connections
I recently received some poignant feedback from former students, prompting me to reflect on its significance for their development. Although these individuals have chosen not to pursue university studies...
Teaching DP Music from the Podium
I have been considering whether an ensemble-based approach to music education, commonly implemented in many American schools, effectively equips students with the necessary competencies for developing...
Technological Advancement
During a recent visit to China, I was struck by the remarkable pace of technological advancement. This includes developments such as high-speed rail networks and enhanced infrastructure, as well as the...
Music Software for Schools
I have been reflecting on the amount of music technology software available and the potential difficulties one faces when selecting the right equipment. There are many factors that one needs to consider...