Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast

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Rhythm Reading with Nonpitched Percussion Mar 28, 2023

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/27/23. This week I shared a simple idea about using nonpitched percussion instruments with rhythm reading that could be used with any grade.

If you're not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I'm using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.

This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you'd like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.

Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

Teaching Recorder: Jigsaw Melody ideas for class or centers Mar 21, 2023

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/20/23. This week I shared about how I use one recorder resource as a warmup, in large group work, and in centers.

This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you'd like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.

Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

Getting Started with Orff Schulwerk with guest Lisa Hewitt Mar 15, 2023

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In this episode I'm talking with Lisa Hewitt, former President of the American Orff Schulwerk Association. Our conversation is all about the world of Orff Schulwerk: what it is, what it isn't, pedagogy, teaching ideas, what you can expect should you decide to do Orff levels training, why you should visit a local Orff chapter, ideas about starting an all-state Orff ensemble, and more.

Resources mentioned in the podcast: Teaching With Orff Website: https://teachingwithorff.com/ AOSA Discussion Group FB Page: http://bit.ly/2Frjer9 AOSA Reverberations Lessons Page: http://bit.ly/2KqspvI Rhythmische Ubung book: https://amzn.to/3xEzCln Keetman's Elementaria: https://amzn.to/3lLD8rI American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

Orff Schulwerk & Kodály with guest Andrew Ellingsen Mar 08, 2023

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In this episode I'm talking with Andrew Ellingsen about Orff Schulwerk and Kodály-inspired teaching. We talk about the similarities, differences, application of each teaching approach, teacher education levels training, and a lot more.

Resources mentioned in the podcast: Orff and Kodaly Adapted for the Elementary School: https://amzn.to/2F8ms2s Organization of American Kodály Educator Website: https://www.oake.org/ American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

Using a Challenge Rhythm to Start Class with Multiple Grades Mar 07, 2023

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/6/23. This week I shared about how I used a "challenge rhythm" at the beginning of class for grades 1-5 to focus the lesson and bring in new concepts.

This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you'd like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.

Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

Orff Schulwerk & Ukulele with guest Lorelei Batisla-ong Mar 01, 2023

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In this episode I'm talking with Lorelei Batisla-ong about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how the ukulele can be introduced using the Orff approach and some tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for incorporating ukulele into your lessons.

Resources mentioned in the podcast: AOSA Music Advocacy Resources: http://aosa.org/resources/advocacy/ Ukulele Underground: http://bit.ly/2vfXf6u Amazing Slow Downer App: http://bit.ly/3Eih1zs Ukulele Companion App: https://apple.co/2IXigEZ American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

Food Themed Second Grade Concert Mar 01, 2023

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/27/23. This week I shared how I planned, prepped, and pulled off my recent second grade concert themed around food!

This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you'd like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.

Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

Orff Schulwerk & Movement with guest Laura Bercaw Peterson Feb 22, 2023

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In this episode I'm talking with Laura Bercaw Petersen about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how movement and dance function as a part of the Orff approach and ways that you can incorporate movement into your lessons.

Resources mentioned in the podcast: General Orff Schulwerk Books -- The Schulwerk (Orff): https://amzn.to/2GG2PEJ Elementaria (Keetman): https://amzn.to/2IBW4QE Discovering Orff (Frazee): https://amzn.to/2GL3alt Exploring Orff (Steen): https://amzn.to/2H3T9mO Play, Sing & Dance: An Introduction to Orff Schulwerk (Goodkin): https://amzn.to/2IDC2pd

Movement Books -- Creative Dance For All Ages (Gilbert): https://amzn.to/2GHTEDP New England Dance Masters Search: http://bit.ly/2HmIIsk Shenanigans Resources Search: http://bit.ly/2JtPwop Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Carline): https://amzn.to/2ICuxyE Teaching Movement & Dance (Weikart): https://amzn.to/2GIZGQk American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

Focus on Job Hunting - Possible Interview Questions Feb 21, 2023

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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/20/23. This week I shared some ideas about how to interview for a job, sample questions you might be asked, and things to consider asking your interviewer!

This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you'd like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.

Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

Getting Started in Orff Schulwerk with Guest Karen Petty Feb 16, 2023

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In this episode I'm talking with Karen Petty about the world of Orff Schulwerk. We talk about how to get kids started on the instruments, mallet exploration, recorder tidbits, some movement ideas, teacher education levels, and a lot more.

Resources mentioned in the podcast: Teacher Education "Levels" Courses Directory: http://bit.ly/2uIRJJk Three to Get Ready for Recorder: http://bit.ly/2Jg4FcZ Hot Jams: https://amzn.to/2GRY7Ty Recorder Routes: https://amzn.to/2pEcHnL Recorder Revolutions: http://bit.ly/2H70nEf American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

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