Music Alone Shall Live is a German Folk Song and is based on a German Canon called Die Musici. This diatonic piece works well for singing in a round or playing on pitched percussion instruments. There are also several different choral arrangements for this piece,...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner here in the states. So, I did what any food-lover/music teacher is bound to do, I thought of turkey. Today’s post honors that bird with a song that is great for teaching call and response form. CALL AND RESPONSE FORM This...
It’s been rainy and cold here, which is the perfect time to break out a folk dance that’ll make me forget about the gloomy weather. Today, I’ll be sharing my ideas for teaching call and response form, along with a free resource for movement....
My choice for this week’s blog post is probably no surprise. Witch, Witch is a good option for a Halloween-themed song that isn’t too scary for your little ones. I’m going to share some of my favorite ideas for using this song and all the different...
Scotland’s Burning is a great song for rounds, and rounds are a great introduction into harmony and form. It allows students to feel the concept and be immersed in it. Singing in a round is an impressive feat for students in elementary music. One that they,...
I’m sorry, but I’m about to share a song that will likely be stuck in your head for the next few days. I speak from experience… CIRCLE GAME Despite it’s status as an earworm, this song has a fantastic circle game that will keep your students...
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