MICHAEL FRANCIS SMITH
Educator • Composer • Author • Songwriter
Creator of the It’s Time to Play Series for Band, Strings, Recorder, and Ukulele
Mission: To engage people of all ages in joyful music-making by connecting singing, playing, creating, and notation across music education.
WORK WITH MICHAEL
• Consulting that helps educators engage every student and people of all ages in joyful, creative music-making
• Conference presentations and interactive workshops
"I am thrilled to endorse this innovative beginning band method book “It’s Time to Play,” which seamlessly integrates singing, playing, and solfege as the foundation for all pieces learned. The concept is brilliant, and the students absolutely love it." Stacey Faris, Orleans, MA
“Friday’s workshop on the recorder was, perhaps, the most effective and best workshop I’ve ever attended in my 35+ years of teaching music and technology.” – Michael Cushman, Dr. Lewis Libby School, ME