In our first interview of Season 9, Donna and Nikki discuss all things Christmas and Winter concert related. From when to start planning, tips for successful first performances, Donna and Nikki’s favourite songs, and even ideas for teachers who don’t like planning concerts, this episode is brimming with repertoire and planning ideas! Composer and music educator Donna Rhodenizer brings her sage advice and gentle, creative spirit to the Full Voice Podcast.

🎶 Music Mentioned In This Episode

👼 Christmas - Sacred
“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
“Silent Night”

🎅 Christmas - Secular
“Hey Santa, Ho Santa!”
“It’s A Busy Busy Time of Year”
“Mister Santa, I’ve Been Good”
“Peace On Earth”

☃️ Winter
“It’s Snowing (Oh Yes!)/(Oh No!)”
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/its-snowing-oh-yes-oh-no-by-donna-rhodenizer
“Four Snow Friends”
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/four-snow-friends-by-donna-rhodenizer
“When Winter”
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/when-winter-changing-seasons
“Hot Chocolate Warmup Song”
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/hot-chocolate-warm-up-print
“Snowflakes”
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/snowflakes-by-donna-rhodenizer-2
“Skating”
https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/product/skating-by-donna-rhodenizer
“Winter Fantasy” - Jill Galina
https://www.jwpepper.com/Winter-Fantasy/1427228.item?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjNS3BhChARIsAOxBM6rxtCEw0ve688xfAQG8PiuUoqz09hasAGhz6tTf5Cwg0kfd6Qngk8oaAo7iEALw_wcB

🌵 Honourable Mention
“Cactus Song”, "Itty Bitty Pretty Kitty Unicorn", and "Waiting for the Moon" on the Full Voice website
“Someone Like Me” from Blue Skies and Pirates song collection (watch on YouTube)
“It’s Raining Cats and Dogs”

🎻 Composers and Performers
Donna & Andy’s new CD!
https://donnaandandy.com/product/a-jolly-bunch-are-we-donna-andy-cd/
Theresa Jennings Music K-8 https://www.musick8.com/