VIPMusicRoom Podcast

The Elementary Music Concert. You know it's one of the biggest moments in your class (whether you like it or not), and definitely something your students will remember. Especially if their adults took 100+ pictures to mark the occasion. But planning a concert for elementary students is not as simple as picking out some songs and teaching the repertoire. Even more goes into it if you do a musical or have to do your own arranging/script writing/etc. No matter what you do, concert planning is not for the weak, and can be difficult if you've never done one before. (Hello new teachers who missed student teaching concerts!) No matter what your experience with performances, I hope The Elementary Music Concert Guide helps you get some great ideas, create a prep list, and make performance planning less stressful! https://mrsstouffersmusicroom.com/the-elementary-music-concert-guide/

It's no secret I love books. If you've ever checked out The Ultimate Music Ed Book List, you know that I have spent hours cataloguing books for the music classroom. But what to do with all these books? It's more than just "music story time", especially when the book isn't music themed. Here's some great things to do with books for the music class.  

Singing in parts is always a big deal. The first time your students do it, they feel super accomplished! But in reality, part work is something you can do with even your Kindergarten students. Canons and partner songs seem like the obvious answers, but there are ways you can start students before you approach those! Starting partwork activities with young students can make those harmony parts seem a lot less daunting. Here are some ways to prep your students for part singing.  

Building a classroom library doesn't need to be a huge financial commitment. This week we take a look at ways to build your library, and get books into your classroom. 

Building community is one of the key elements of building a classroom that is in control, and where students feel they can try new things. Learn some ways to bulid community in the music room.