Trying to figure out how to put on a concert or grade level performance can be a daunting task. There are SO many moving pieces. It can be hard to keep it all straight. But don’t worry! Over my years of teaching, I’ve put on MANY shows of various types
If you are looking for authentic music for Black History Month, today I would like to present to you The Othello Suite by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. This piece is fun and exciting and sure to peak the interest of your students! Who is Samuel Coleridge-Taylor? Not to be confused with Samuel
Let’s talk about Composer of the Month activities. If you’ve ever considered doing a composer of the month in your classroom, but never hit the go button because you couldn’t quite figure out how to implement it, then this post is for you! While there is no one right way
If you are looking for holiday music activities to liven up your elementary music class during the holiday season, this post is for you! I have some of my very favorite holiday activities for music class, all organized by grade level for your convenience. Holiday Music Activities for Kindergarten and
Who Wrote The Planets Suite The Planets Suite was written by Gustav Holst. Holst was a British composer and teacher during the early 20th century. He was known for his use of folk songs within his music. The Planets Suite was one of his most famous works. The Planet Suite
Let’s talk about instruments for elementary music. Every school is going to be equipped with different amounts of instruments. If your school is just starting their music program, you might even be starting from zero! But don’t panic. This post is here to support you whether your question is “What
Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev is an elementary music staple. What a great story! And what a great way to introduce some of the instrument timbres of the orchestra. But trying to figure out the best way to teach Peter and the Wolf can be a challenge. What grade
The lesson for the first day of music class is such an important lesson. It sets the tone for your whole year. Will your students leave your class excited for a year of music making? Will you set up the routines and procedures needed to keep your classroom orderly? So
Planning the perfect lesson for elementary music class can be a challenge. Trying to strike the balance between fun and content-filled music lessons is a never ending battle for all music teachers! You want your students to learn musical standards, but you don’t want lessons so dry that they resemble
Music vocabulary is a key component of many standards we teach in music education. This can seem like a very boring and dry concept to teach, but let me beg to differ. Teaching music vocabulary is one of my favorite things to teach! Let me share with you some of
I am an elementary music teacher, blogger and mom on a mission to make teaching and lesson planning easier for you. When I’m not working, you can find me at home enjoying life with my husband, daughter and two cats.
