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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels and your favorite thing about winter!

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:01 PM EST

Sophie Levenberg, K-2 Music in Goshen, NY- and obviously snow days!! #elmused

LJoEve Feb 21 @ 9:01 PM EST

Lani/PA/1-5/it’s followed by spring! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:02 PM EST

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

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:02 PM EST

Welcome! Feels like spring in NY! #elmused

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tracyking Feb 21 @ 9:04 PM EST

#elmused Hey everyone! Missouri, 3-5 gen music and choir. I love cold weather. :-)

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:05 PM EST

Hi Tracy! Thanks for joining us! #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: What is the time breakdown of concert music to other curriculum like? How does it change as you get closer to concert time? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: Def progresses as we get closer to concert time- start with 1/4 of class, but its closer to 3/4 as we get near to performance. #elmused

LJoEve Feb 21 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: concert prep is usually 10-12 music classes and that is our sole focus. Trying to rethink this for the future. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Feb 21 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi, Jenn from CT here. K-5 general, band, chorus. I love looking outside after a fresh snow #elmused

Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:09 PM EST

Hi! Melanie from TX. What's winter?? 😂 #elmused

Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: one concert a year for 2nd grade - all curricular stuff so very little time away from curriculum #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:10 PM EST

How often/for how long do your classes meet? #elmused

irvingmrslucas Feb 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: I try to use some curriculum material for concerts. I'd say 1/4-1/3 of class time in the 2 months prior. #elmused

LJoEve Feb 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

so the same concepts each year with new repertoire? #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

Welcome Jenn! Ditto, especially the first big snow! #elmused

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LJoEve Feb 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

we meet every four days for 45 minutes. #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

Is it a year end concert that you practice all year for? #elmused

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phyllissings Feb 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

Phyllis, Louisiana, 5th & 6th Grade music & choir, winter? What's that? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2 coming up! #elmused

Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:13 PM EST

2x/week for 25 each time. #elmused

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Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:13 PM EST

nope. March/April time and rep is curricular songs #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:14 PM EST

Q2: How do you integrate your curriculum into your concert music? #elmused

phyllissings Feb 21 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1: nothing really changes within my 30 min lesson each day even when preparing for a concert #elmused

JEcleMusic Feb 21 @ 9:14 PM EST

Hello all! Jackie Ecle in Little Elm, TX. K-5 Music #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: I try to provide all Ss with sheet music so we can look at music concepts (dynamics, tempo, etc) in practice. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:15 PM EST

That's awesome! I wish I saw my kids twice a week! #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 Cont: Also do a lesson on texture adding in different instruments to concert rep. #elmused

Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: some songs are review with instruments from 1st Kodaly concepts, some are from 2nd, & some mvmt. All to a picture book. #elmused

phyllissings Feb 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

I'm lucky - everyday for 30 min #elmused

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AllisonPigg Feb 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

Hello! Allison from Athens, Al. PreK-4 #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

Cool! Do the songs change each year, or do you have some old favorites you keep around? #elmused

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irvingmrslucas Feb 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: recorder performances, Move Its, and songs from the curriculum are drawn from. I did an informance last year, but not always. #elmused

JEcleMusic Feb 21 @ 9:17 PM EST

A1. I'm still tweaking my system. I like to use the same repertoire for programs that I use to teach curric so I teach songs early #elmused

JEcleMusic Feb 21 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2 I pick songs that will help me teach standards and that go well with a children's book to present at a PTA program #elmused

Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:17 PM EST

mostly old favorites, small alterations as I find cool new literature. Original is from @aileenmiracle on TPT. #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:17 PM EST

What an awesome idea! Do you read the book to the audience, or do the kids take part in storytelling, too? #elmused

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phyllissings Feb 21 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: ORFF! Lots of instruments with singing and dancing. Created by Ss w a little guidance #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:18 PM EST

WOW! How many Ss do you have?! #elmused

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Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:19 PM EST

the kids do speaking roles. I divided the book up into stanzas and every child has some kind of part-inst.speak.dnce #elmused

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Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:19 PM EST

Where the Wild Things Are. #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:20 PM EST

I LOVE this idea! #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q3 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:21 PM EST

So sweet! Do all Ss do each activity, or do they pick their favorite for performance purposes? #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

Q3: If you have a dedicated ensemble rehearsal period, do you incorporate classroom curriculum into that time? How? #elmused

aileenmiracle Feb 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

Hi everyone! I'm late to the party. :) Aileen from Central Ohio! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: I try to keep the music projected for Ss so they can easily ID and I can easily reference different musical concepts. #elmused

phyllissings Feb 21 @ 9:23 PM EST

Choir: 75 Ss, 5th G Music 50 Ss every 9 weeks, 6th G Music 50 Ss every semester. 8 periods/day. ElemS but MS concept #elmused

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Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: no dedicated period - just dress rehearsals the week of during specials #elmused

LJoEve Feb 21 @ 9:24 PM EST

A3: I have a 5th grade chorus. Lots of theory is taught during this time in edition to ensemble work. #elmused

aileenmiracle Feb 21 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2: I use a lot of folk songs and folk dances, some of which students have already learned prior to concert preparation. #elmused

phyllissings Feb 21 @ 9:24 PM EST

they pick - w my help of course ;) #elmused

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aileenmiracle Feb 21 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: With my choir, I do incorporate curriculum, working on rhythm, solfa, etc. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Feb 21 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: in my band & chorus class, we always relate back to and expand in general music learning. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

What do folk dances look like in performance? How large is your group and where do you have them perform? #elmused

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phyllissings Feb 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3: absolutely. Every. Single. Day. #elmused

tracyking Feb 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3 #elmused My choir meets after school. Don't follow curriculum but use folk songs and other things from it.

aileenmiracle Feb 21 @ 9:27 PM EST

I usually have 1-2 classes perform one dance, and they perform on the stage or in front of the risers on the floor. #elmused

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phyllissings Feb 21 @ 9:27 PM EST

A3: notation, sight reading using solfege, musical concepts like dynamics and phrasing etc. #elmused

Allegro1225 Feb 21 @ 9:28 PM EST

That fits wonderfully with the Kodály method. #elmused

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Allegro1225 Feb 21 @ 9:29 PM EST

What aspects of music theory do you typically teach at this stage? #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:29 PM EST

Gotcha. I love the idea of movement in performance- just trying to imagine the logistics of it.. #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:30 PM EST

Q4 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

Q4: Do you plan to incorporate curriculum into your concert music, or do you find opportunities in the moment? #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

Hi all! I'm late, but I'm here :-) Patrick from DFW K-5 Gen Mus + 3 choirs #ElMusEd

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: A little of both, mostly it's in the moment, and most often its the kids who initiate those conversations! #elmused

LJoEve Feb 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: currently, as the opportunities appear but I want it to be more purposeful in the future. #elmused

Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

All planned.My district believes strongly that classes r not program driven, but curriculum driven.We have some who do big programs #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

A1 Any grade level performances I give are informances, so 100% instructional #ElMusEd

tracyking Feb 21 @ 9:34 PM EST

#elmused A4 I would love to be more intentional with curricular planning for choir, but now I just use ops as they appear in rehearsal.

JEcleMusic Feb 21 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4 I like to know what standards I can cover by analyzing the repertoire in advance. But some of it happens in the moment! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Feb 21 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4: mostly planned, but sometimes I go where the students take us! #elmused

aileenmiracle Feb 21 @ 9:34 PM EST

A4: A little of both. I am purposeful with choosing, but sometimes I want to do a song and then I pull curriculum from it. #elmused

Mwren13 Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

Hi everyone! Hoping to jump in for a bit if my phone and kiddos will cooperate. K-3 Music. IL. #ElMusEd

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

Its hard to keep my classes together- we'll sing something where there's a relevant concept, but not all Ss are there yet. #elmused

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canmaestro - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q3 I have dedicated ensemble rehearsals after school for all 3 choirs, don't try to bring curriculum to that time, but... #ElMusEd

Mwren13 Feb 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

A1. Each grade I teach K-3 each have one concert. We basically take a break for 3-4 weeks and focus on concert music. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

Love the idea of informances! Was this challenging to introduce to the school culture? #elmused

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canmaestro - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

A3 (1/2) Dedicated after school rehearsals for all 3 choirs, no effort to bring curriculm to that time, but... #ElMusEd

canmaestro - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

A3 (2/2) I'm usually doing the most advanced things the choir can handle, so there's lots of automatic overlap #ElMusEd

Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

for sure! I do a lot of extensions for groups that get ahead. My brain can't handle if they are too far apart #elmused

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canmaestro - Moderator Feb 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

Not at all. There was no expectation of cutesy performances when I arrived. :-) #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:40 PM EST

Q5 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:41 PM EST

Q5: If you plan to make curricular connections to concert music, how do you plan and how often are you making those connections? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5: I connect the concepts to the music we're already learning, not the other way around. Doesn't happen as often as I'd like.. #elmused

Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

A5: Program music typically comes from the 'practice' of PPP #elmused

irvingmrslucas Feb 21 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5: I map out the rehearsal time and revisit often! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:48 PM EST

Q6 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:49 PM EST

Q6: Any other “best practices” tips or suggestions for balancing curriculum and teaching concert music? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:50 PM EST

A6: Giving kids time and space to talk about the music naturally brings up curricular connections to the music. #elmused

aileenmiracle Feb 21 @ 9:51 PM EST

A6: I create all of my musicals based on books/themes so I make sure that the material is appropriate and fits into the curriculum. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Feb 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

A6: create rehearsal cds and anything else you'd need in case of emergency ASAP! Sick days, lost voice, etc! #elmused

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Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:54 PM EST

great idea! I need to do this during spring break! #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

Great idea! #elmused

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Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

Thanks for doing the hard work of creating and sharing on TPT! My families ❤️❤️❤️ your programs! #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

Amen! #elmused

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MrsLevenberg Feb 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for joining #elmused chat tonight! We hope to see you next week for “Planning Tools and Strategies!”

Kodalymusictchr Feb 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks @MrsLevenberg! #elmused

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