Explore how purposeful xylophone instruction can build confident, musical learners from their very first experience to a polished performance. Trevino will share a sequential approach using echo patterns, scale work, steady beat games, movement, improvisation, rehearsal strategies, and creative ensemble building activities designed to engage diverse learners and varying skill levels. Participants will actively experience hands on activities that support accessibility, collaboration, musical independence, and student success in elementary music settings. Attendees will leave with practical, ready to use lessons, rehearsal tools, and performance strategies that foster joyful, inclusive music making while developing strong foundational musicianship.
Target Audience
Elementary Music Teachers
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Clinician Info
Matthew Allen Trevino
Peripole Inc.
Matthew Trevino is in his 18th year teaching elementary music, and his 12th year teaching at Roan Forest Elementary in San Antonio, Texas. Trevino is a 2022 and 2023 CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Recipient and HEB Excellence in Education Statewide Winner. He is a 3X semifinalist for the Music Educator GRAMMY. Since establishing his percussion group Sonido in 2015 the group has made a huge impact on the elementary music world. Trevino is a regular clinician at the TMEA Convention, and enjoys providing support for teachers that want to grow their elementary percussion ensembles. You can find him on social media @mr.trevino_themusicman.