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David Thaxton

David Thaxton
David Thaxton is from Sparks, Nevada where he is currently in his 30th year teaching Elementary music to pre-K through 6th grade. He holds Degrees from the University of Northern Colorado, and Eastern Washington University. David is an AOSA-certified teacher trainer for Orff Level I, II, and III pedagogy and Level I and II recorder, and currently serves as the treasurer for ACEMM and the Sierra Nevada Orff Chapter.

Posts By David Thaxton

Arts Integration Lesson: Gravity

David Thaxton draws multiple arts integration entry points from scientific concepts related to physics, astronomy and rocket science for an engaging series of lessons that create evocative music and movement in the general music classroom.
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Lesson Plan: Even the Darkness

David Thaxton presents a lesson plan for "Even the Darkness," his beautiful choral piece that celebrates the bringing and returning of light into a dark world.
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While We Can't Hug

Lesson Ideas: Kindness is Elemental

The board members of ACEMM are hoping to spread a little bit of love with lesson ideas inspired by the beautiful book, “While We Can’t Hug,” by Eoin McLaughlin.
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owl word art

Music, Poetry, And Visual Art: Complementary Inspiration

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