Mar 28, 2023
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...
Mar 21, 2023
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.
If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I...
Getting Started with Orff Schulwerk with guest Lisa Hewitt
Mar 15, 2023
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...
Mar 8, 2023
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...
Mar 7, 2023
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.
If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every...