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mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: Name/location/grade levels/Favorite Nutcracker piece!

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:01 PM EST

Hi all! Molly from Arlington, VA- I teach prek-5th and my fave piece is Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

This chat will follow a simple Question and Answer format! I’ll tweet Q1, you answer with A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to each tweet!

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:02 PM EST

I'm Carl and I teach Grades PreK-5th Grade Music, Band, and Chorus in Southern Maryland. Favorite piece is "Pax de deux #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hi Carl! #elmused

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molliany Dec 6 @ 9:04 PM EST

Natalie Andover, MN I teach K-5 music and 3-5 choir. My favorite Nutcracker piece is Arabian Dance. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1 is coming up! #elmused

MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:05 PM EST

I'm Steven, Centreville, VA. K-6 general music, 5/6 chorus. I like Arabian Dance, too! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: Have you used the Nutcracker in your classes before? How long is your unit, or do you just explore for one class? #elmused

slaterssongs Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Gen music k-5 & chorus; fav nutcracker piece Trepak, Unless it's pentatonix' Sugar Plum #elmused https://t.co/lPztHgNVT4

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

I love Pentatonix!! #elmused

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carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

I've used it mostly this year. I had 4th Grade work on form to the Chinese Dance with scarves and then create their own moves. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

Hi Steven! #elmused

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molliany Dec 6 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: I end up using it to explore for 1-2 classes. I only see my Ss 1x every 5-6 days. I'm not so good at planning that far ahead. #elmused

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

I also have students work on rhythm performing "Trepak" with basketballs, rhythm sticks, and cups. #elmused

slaterssongs Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: use it here & there but concentrate during Dec. Check out my most recent post for how I used Trepak for form & arts integration #elmused

MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Yes, usually with younger grades, but more of a focus for several class meetings in 2nd. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

#elmused Jenny Gilles PreK-2 General and choral music in Mantua, OH. My fav is the Chinese Dance.

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: I started using it a few years ago and the kids love it! Most classes just do one week, but this year a couple will do 2-3 #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi Jenny! #elmused

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carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:10 PM EST

Planning on discussing the Story of "The Nutcracker" and Tchaikovsky's biography next week. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Dec 6 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: I weave Nutcracker music/movement with other lessons. Students experience at least two pieces each year. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2 is coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What rhythm activities have you done with The Nutcracker? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

That would be awesome!! #elmused

In reply to @slaterssongs

svitullomusic Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

Sarah, NC, k-5 music, Spanish Dance/Chocolate #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: Name/location/grade levels/Favorite Nutcracker piece!

rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

@muzikahan join this chat! Perfect for you #musicclass #elmused

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svitullomusic Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1: I like to use the Nutcracker in the lessons between thanksgiving and Christmas! Ends up to be 2 or 3 lessons usually #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: Have you used the Nutcracker in your classes before? How long is your unit, or do you just explore for one class? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: I adapt a bunch of activities from this post: https://t.co/xzImiEWYn1 #elmused Also doing @PitchHillMusic Rhythm Basketball this yr

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mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

Hi Sarah! #elmused

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tracyking Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

Tracy 3-5 gen music and choir, Missouri ....March or Trepak #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

Hi Tracy! #elmused

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svitullomusic Dec 6 @ 9:15 PM EST

I saw that rhythm basketball activity too! I'll have to try that next year #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: I adapt a bunch of activities from this post: https://t.co/xzImiEWYn1 #elmused Also doing @PitchHillMusic Rhythm Basketball this yr
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carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

I've used this website as well. Great resource! #elmused

In reply to @mspatricianhfb, @PitchHillMusic

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

It’s fun! I started with her first Rhythm Basketball Volume and then bought the Nutcracker one as well! #elmused

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rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

@muzikahan nice blog about nutcracker #mused #elmused

In reply to @mspatricianhfb, @PitchHillMusic, @muzikahan

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:16 PM EST

just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your lesson plans and resources! You are awesome! #elmused

In reply to @tracyking

tracyking Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

A1 I like to use March and Trepak throughout the year. Story and other pieces Dec/Jan. #elmused

svitullomusic Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

hey Molly! So looking forward to this #elmused chat :)

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mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:17 PM EST

Glad to have you back chatting with us! #elmused

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carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: planning on using triangles to work on rhythm to "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" with Primary Grades next week. #elmused

rizzapiccio Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

Hello #elmused! Happy to be lurking in just reading all the amazing music ideas I may be able to integrate in my #physed class, Rizza here

svitullomusic Dec 6 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: trepak cup passing activity from @elyoung82 which I also adapted to drumming #elmused

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mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What rhythm activities have you done with The Nutcracker? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 is coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

Awesome to have some interdisciplinary action here! Glad you’re here! We often do movement activities w/ Nutcracker #elmused

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tracyking Dec 6 @ 9:19 PM EST

Thank you! I'm so glad they are helpful. :-) #elmused

In reply to @carlellinwoodjr

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: What melodic activities have you done using The Nutcracker? #elmused

CarlyKanzler Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

#elmused Carly..K-5 general music and chorus in NC. My favorite is Trepak!

svitullomusic Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2b: also a sugar plum fairy activity w/ rhythms for woodblock/tamb/triangle from a @MusicK8Magazine resource #elmused

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mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Hi Carly! #elmused

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desmusik - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:20 PM EST

Destiny in Livingston, TX pre-k through 3rd general music #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Haven’t really ventured into melody with Nutcracker, but eager to learn your ideas! #elmused

tracyking Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3 Nothing. Srsly. So excited to learn what others do w/melody &the Nutcracker. I do listening glyphs, but not really melody wk. #elmused

MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: In the past, I've had a few kids figure out on their own that they can play the first motive from the March on recorder. #elmused

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: haven't done much either but am open to ideas #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Hi Destiny! #elmused

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MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: cont... and then it became their go to noodle throughout the year. #elmused

svitullomusic Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

Q3: just bought a really cool resource from @MusicK8Magazine -has cool orff harmonic/melodic things I was to try w Arabian/Chinese #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Haven’t really ventured into melody with Nutcracker, but eager to learn your ideas! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:23 PM EST

That’s such a cool idea!! #elmused

In reply to @MusicMrDarling

MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

It definitely wasn't something I planned on teaching! :) #elmused

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mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

Sometimes spontaneity forms the best lessons! #elmused

In reply to @MusicMrDarling

desmusik - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:25 PM EST

A1i do a 4 lesson unit with k and 1st. We expand on the activities from the year before. Pre-k joined in this year. #elmused

svitullomusic Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3b: This is the book from @MusicK8Magazine - it's awesome so far :) #elmused

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molliany Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

A2: I haven't done a lot, but I want to do more. Suggestions would be great! #elmused

tracyking Dec 6 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 #elmused Doesn't Artie Almeida have an activity w Chinese dance? I can't remember.

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 is coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:27 PM EST

Cool- do you mind sharing how much that resource cost you? #elmused

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mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: What form activities have you done using The Nutcracker? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: I’ve used a parachute to show form, & those activities from the link I shared. I’ve also had Ss come up with their own cup game #elmused

MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: LOTS of moving to different pieces. Soldiers, puppets, mice in K/1 to the march. Dance for 2 to the Trepak... #elmused

svitullomusic Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4: definitely March of the Toy Soldiers! Kids love the stretchy band... #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: What form activities have you done using The Nutcracker? #elmused

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4: for Chinese Dance, I had students create moves when they heard the Piccolo, and when they heard the strings using scarves. #elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4 March of the Soldiers has such a nice easy form for movement. I let them make up movements for certain sections. #elmused

CarlyKanzler Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

#elmused A4 I like making listening maps and having Ss create movements for each part of the music

MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: cont. I also like the listening map for Trepak in Share the Music. And found one for the March somewhere. #elmused

giveawayskoot Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

#elmused A4 I like making listening maps and having Ss create movements for each part of the music

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

What do you use to create listening maps? #elmused

In reply to @CarlyKanzler

tracyking Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 #elmused I'm looking for an awesome set of listening maps for Nutcracker. Recommendations?

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

I've found that by having students create their own moves gives them opportunity to explore, create, and have fun. #elmused

molliany Dec 6 @ 9:33 PM EST

A3: Haven't done anything with melody, but again looking for tried and true lessons. #elmused

slaterssongs Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

Trepak - parachute, Jackson Pollock arts integration student movement, free movement #elmused

slaterssongs Dec 6 @ 9:35 PM EST

SugarPlum - pentatonix vs classic, voice types (linked to pentatonix), create own story before talking about nutcracker #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q5 is coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:36 PM EST

says she uses Mimio #elmused

In reply to @slaterssongs, @CarlyKanzler

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q5: What movement activities have you done using the Nutcracker? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

Sorry everyone- I guess Q4 was pretty similar to Q5 #elmused

slaterssongs Dec 6 @ 9:37 PM EST

Nutcracker March - the feel of 4/4, marching vs swinging beat, expression of music (proud, sneeky, elegant, bold, etc) #elmused

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:38 PM EST

That's okay! Great to review and share materials on this. #elmused

MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:39 PM EST

A5: Former colleague used to have K practice ballet positions when introducing the Nutcracker but not specific to any of the music. #elmused

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:40 PM EST

My students today in practicing musical rhythm to "Trepak" with cups. So proud of them! #elmused

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 8:44 AM EST

.@OES_smcps @SMCPS_FineArts Ms. Massengill's 4th Grade musical form to "Trepak" from "The Nutcracker" with cups!
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desmusik - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:41 PM EST

A4 and a5 I use Artie's Paper Plate routine for form & Mvt. We perform at our concert on Tuesday. I also use scarves on trepak #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q6 is coming up! #elmused

CarlyKanzler Dec 6 @ 9:43 PM EST

#elmused scarves are great movement visual for students to compare different texture

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q6: Where did you get your Nutcracker activity ideas? #elmused

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:45 PM EST

I found some on. @TpTdotcom as well as https://t.co/RjlhUmYR51 #elmused

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MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:46 PM EST

A6: District resources when I first started teaching, other colleagues. They've evolved over the years as I've taught them. #elmused

molliany Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6: Artie Almeida, and a general google search. Although, I haven't used many, yet. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:47 PM EST

I also let the kids touch/use a real Nutcracker and they LOVE it! #elmused

MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:49 PM EST

Same! I always have at least one who wants to bring in a nutcracker from home to share. #elmused

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mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q7 is coming up! #elmused

tracyking Dec 6 @ 9:51 PM EST

Yes. I have clipboards and LOVE them. Easy to use, clean, etc.. #elmused

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mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q7: What will you take away from this chat and use in your own classroom? #elmused

tracyking Dec 6 @ 9:52 PM EST

For crayons, I buy them when they are cheap in July and store them in plastic soap boxes. Perfect fit and sturdy. #elmused

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molliany Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

A7: Heard about resources that I didn't know about that I now have to check out! Even heard how others are using ones I do have! #elmused

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:53 PM EST

A7: new material that I can use as well as continuation to network/collaborate! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:54 PM EST

A7: Love @MusicMrDarling recorder melody idea! #elmused

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desmusik - Moderator Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7... Take it all!!!! #elmused

MusicMrDarling Dec 6 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7: I think the Pollock idea that @slaterssongs shared would be a lot of fun for some older kid lessons. #elmused

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carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:57 PM EST

yes!! I think I will try this with my students. I think they would enjoy it!! #elmused

In reply to @mspatricianhfb, @MusicMrDarling

mspatricianhfb Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for participating tonight! Join us next week to talk about Flipping the Recorder Classroom! #elmused

carlellinwoodjr Dec 6 @ 9:58 PM EST

thank you! See you all next week! #elmused

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