Photo by Dennis Smith
S. Beth May is:
an Olympia, Washington based composer, music educator, and online education specialist.
Beth’s specialties include:
Teaching and designing inclusive and exciting online and in-person classes
Composing chamber music
Collaborating with directors and choreographers
Creating educational content for learners and teachers
Beth is a passionate believer in…
learning, equity, thoughtfulness, and integrity
and also:
whimsy, adventure, exploration, and the unexpected
Tile design by Beth May
Quick Tips from the Teaching and Learning Center
An ongoing series for teachers of online and face-to-face classes that focuses on topics ranging from accessibility to best practices for online discussions.
Selective focus photo of black headset by Alphacolor, hosted on Unsplash
Music Theory for today’s student
Beth has created a first- and second-year music theory curriculum that incorporates skills and music that are relevant for tomorrow’s versatile musicians and uses all free and/or OER resources and assignments. Check out a sample here!
Photo by Scarbor Siu, hosted on Unsplash
Music History - going farther and wider
Beth designed a music history course that examines how we study music history, the function and purpose of music in societies throughout history, compares notation and theoretical systems, and more. Check it out!
Click here to see the course map