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"Firefly" for Orff Instruments
A short and sweet song "Firefly" I composed for beginning Orff students (K-1st) Written for voice, glockenspiel, and alto or bass xylophone. Concepts: "Ti-ti" and "ta" rhythms "Sol" and "Mi" pitches "Firefly, firefly, Flying through the evening sky, Shine your light, Shine so bright, Fill the sky with light tonight!"
Making Every Voice Heard in Elementary Music: the benefits of circles
Making Every Voice Heard in Elementary Music: the benefits of circles. Organized Chaos. An overview of how to use circles from Restorative Practices in elementary music class, and specific strategies for building classroom community through community-building circles.
How to Run a Successful Choir Rehearsal
My Favorite Warm-ups for Children's Choir
My Favorite Warm-ups for Children's Choir. Organized Chaos. So many amazing warmup exercises for elementary choral ensembles!
Elementary Choir Rehearsal Procedures
Noodle Notes
Pool noodle hack! Pool noodles make a fantastic manipulative for your classroom. Students love exploring rhythm and meter with this DIY project. You don’t really need to be crafty to follow this craft tutorial for your music room. Ideas for use include games, assessment and more.