Wherefore art thou spring? My coffee no longer gives me the energy it once did, and I’m wondering if I’ll ever see the sun again. Can you relate? To be honest, I don’t have any magical cure-alls that will make the wait for spring any easier. However,...
It was about this time each year that I started to plan for Tideo in second grade. The accompanying dance is perfect for introducing students to barred sixteenth notes. And the rest of the rhythms in the song are great for reviewing barred eighth and quarter notes. I...
Remember the time that my eustachian tube planned a coup against the rest of my ear? Well, it’s happened again. So here I am, with amplified sounds and an echo in my ear that sounds like a deranged robot. I’ve made another appointment with an ENT. But in...
Maybe I’m being a little too optimistic with this song choice, but I can’t help it. I’m ready for spring! I’m ready to feel the sun on my face. I’m ready to see something other than cloudy skies and leafless trees. I’m ready to...
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you know that I like to feature lesson ideas that incorporate art music. Today’s featured piece is Les Toréadors by Bizet. TEMPO I love the feel of steady beat in this piece. It makes me want to get up and...
FOLK DANCE I love starting lessons with movement. Students internalize new melodies and rhythms without realizing that it’s happening. It’s learning in disguise, which is the best kind! The following is the suggested dance from the Kodály Center....
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