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Ken Sims (kensims1)

Hometown:: Houston, TX

About Me:: I'm a person who holds true to my values. Faith, family, friends, community, and a strong love for all things musical. I wouldn't trade my life with anyone in the world, and it's my little treasure so I stop here. If you want to know more, you need to be one of the values listed above.

Education: Bachelor of Music Education

Graduation:: May 25, 1997

Age: 30-39

Field / Industry: I'm a technology minded elementary music teacher with my prime focus always on target; KIDS. Yes I love music, piano, guitar, classical, rock, classic rock, composing, private lessons, leading worship, etc. If you learn one thing from me as a colleague, it's this: "I teach students - not subjects, lessons, skills, or ideas. I teach the person."

Member of any associations?: TMEA, Ti:ME,

Technology experience: Very advanced

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Melodians: (31 members)
Created by Taralee Bowlin

Texas Music Educators Association: (51 members)
Created by Frank Coachman

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Explaining my songs

I uploaded some short tunes on my page today. I thought they should be explained a bit, in case anyone stumbles across them. I was tired of looking for relevant (cool to the kids) resources for my recorder players in music class. So, I had my fourth graders compose their own melodies and I recorded the accompaniments on my school computer. My third graders performed the three tunes at their "2007 3rd Grade Recorder Concert". It was a rush job on my part and not the best quality (quantize), but t…

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Posted by Ken Sims on June 27th, 2007 at 10:56am — No Comments (Add)

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At 11:43am on April 26th, 2008, Angeles Berman said…: Wonderful music! I think your students were so happy and having fun with this :-)
Thanks for sharing

At 6:53pm on July 23rd, 2007, sandy fivecoat said…: WOW! LOVE this music! Thanks for sharing.

At 1:23pm on July 11th, 2007, Dick Huiras said…: Howdy from Houston

At 7:51am on June 20th, 2007, sandy fivecoat said…: Ken: WOW! Welcome! SO glad to have someone w/ your focus and values in this network. I know your input and guidance will make a difference. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues and help us grow! Welcome, and enjoy.

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