Welcome and About Me!

Bassoon Ensemble (2006) That's me in the red!

Welcome to Ms. Smiley's Musical Madness! My name is Elizabeth Smiley and I am enjoying my third year of teaching general music to Kindergarten through 6th graders and beginning band and orchestra to 6th graders. I teach in Peoria, Illinois and I LOVE MY JOB, my students and (especially) my wonderful colleagues!

Marching Mizzou- Sousaphone section leader

I spent my college years at the University of Missouri playing in Marching Mizzou and the MU Bassoon Ensemble, all while developing my skills in elementary general music education. Like many college students, I considered switching my major quite a few times, and ultimately, found myself wanting to teach young students the joys of music!

As I continue in my professional development, my ultimate goal is complete collaboration with music teachers, sharing ideas and creating fabulous lesson plans and freebies!!!! I know, we all LOVE freebies! I create a lot of my own materials and I am always willing to share.

Enjoy this blog and collaborate with me!