Testimonials
In addition to receiving accolades from school districts throughout the United States, the Chaffee Core Musicianship Project is employed at all levels by educators who work with students, both privately and in classroom or ensemble settings, from elementary school through high school and beyond.
Here are what some of the teachers who use the Chaffee Core Musicianship Program in their classrooms have to say about our materials.
Aimee
As a former student of Clark Chaffee’s from his tenure as a high school music director in Deerfield, IL, Aimee is now a middle school music educator and offers her unique perspective on the Chaffee Core Musicianship Project’s materials, having both experienced them as a student and now implemented them in her own classrooms.
Evan
A 17-year veteran of music education, Evan has been using the CCMP curriculum since 2018. The materials “provide a very clear and logical pathway to finding really high-level musicianship,” laying out “a very logical sequence” for students to follow. Although he notes a slight learning curve for teacher application, returning students feel increasingly comfortable as they come back year after year, fostering a strong background of peer coaching.
Allie
Allie, a flutist and elementary school band and strings teacher, shares her perspective on Clark’s in-person clinics and how she applies the information she learned to her educational models. Having never taught strings before, the CCMP method has greatly enriched her curriculum and given her added confidence to lead. She also shares her views on applying the Rhythm Workshop materials to her teaching.
Holly
With 22 years of educating and orchestral direction under her belt, Holly first came into contact with CCMP in 2020 and has applied it to her upper-level elementary school, middle school, and high school curriculum. She has found it useful for students at all levels and uses it throughout her course materials.
CCMP’s in-person teacher training clinics are also widely acclaimed for their accessibility and hands-on approach to strengthening teacher experience.
Holly
In addition to using CCMP’s materials in her classroom on a regular basis, Holly attended a teacher training clinic in 2020, where she appreciated the hands-on experience. She was particularly moved by the fact that the materials emphasize that these methods are not intended to replace pre-existing curriculum but to enrich what teachers already offer in their classroom. She found it useful for students at all levels and uses it throughout her course materials.
Summer 2022 Clinic Teachers
During our two summer clinics in 2022, we asked several participants to share their reflections on their experience. Some were first-time attendees, whereas others have been to a clinic in the past and appreciated the opportunity to delve deeper into their experience with the Chaffee Core Musicianship Project.