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Polyphony: reflection and renewal. (Professional Resources).

American Music Teacher

| June 01, 2002 | Magrath, Jane | COPYRIGHT 2002 Music Teachers National Association, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Something Different

Summer is a time when we all seek opportunity for refreshment and rejuvenation. With some of the stress and urgency of the spring semester removed, we have time to reflect and replenish, to renew ourselves. Many teachers elect to continue teaching private or group lessons during the summer. Others take a break from teaching for the entire term, claiming their own personal time and space for renewal. Many attend workshops, practice and refresh.

Whatever your custom for summer study, I suggest that this summer you might plan for yourself one different event or activity from those before--just to see how it feels and how it works! If you ...

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