by Corbett | Feb 9, 2026 | General Posts, Lessons, Resources |
Looking for an easy, meaningful Valentine’s Day activity? A Round My Heart, by Roger Sams, is a sweet, accessible way to explore harmony, listening, and ensemble skills with your students. This 3-part canon layers beautifully and brings a little musical love into your...
by Jennifer Shaw | Dec 10, 2025 | Instruments, Resources, Teacher Talk |
Starting a recorder club is a fantastic way to give upper elementary and middle school students a fresh, hands-on ensemble experience. A recorder ensemble helps students build independence on their parts, develop blending and balancing skills, and explore harmony in a...
by Jennifer Shaw | Dec 7, 2025 | Instruments, Resources |
When we picture recorders in the music classroom, most of us imagine students playing in unison on soprano recorder. But the moment you introduce alto, tenor, or bass recorders, the entire room shifts—students sit up, gasp, and whisper a collective “WOW!” This is...
by Jennifer Shaw | Oct 3, 2025 | Product Reviews, Resources, Teacher Talk |
This season is the perfect time to explore soundscapes with your students! Soundscapes are musical environments that capture a mood, setting, or atmosphere. They’re not about structured rhythm or melody; instead, they use layered sounds to create an almost cinematic...
by Jennifer Shaw | Aug 7, 2025 | Back to School, Resources |
How I Started with Music Bulletin Board Ideas When I started at my new school, I walked into a building mid-renovation—not a single music bulletin board was up. I was also adjusting to life in a new country, learning unfamiliar systems, routines, and expectations, all...
by Jennifer Shaw | Apr 8, 2025 | Movement, Product Reviews, Resources |
My concert is this week! The theme is “Landscapes.” We’ve taken a creative approach, shaping the music to reflect the ideas and sounds of different landscapes, making our performance into a bit of an immersive musical journey. Our process started with a simple...
