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,...
PITCHED INSTRUMENTS This song is a great excuse to dust off your Orff instruments, handbells, or Boomwhackers™. Ask students to play only the highlighted section. SEQUENCE Have students listen to the song. During the highlighted section, ask students to use their...
Take a catchy melody, lyrics about food, and a fun dance, and you’ve got the makings of a classic elementary song that your kids will love. CIRCLE DANCE Below is a video showing how to do the dance that accompanies the song. It’s a good idea to be...
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...
May is the triple crown of horse racing; the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. So it seems fitting that this is the second horse-themed lesson idea I’ve written about this month. And if that wasn’t enough horsey info for you (and if...
Before you sweep out the inside of your Orff instruments or polish the bars in preparation for summer, consider keeping them out a little longer for a day of instrument exploration. Here’s how I envision my idea: CENTERS Begin by grouping instruments into...
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