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Instruments and Performance Pieces (Free Webinar)

Musicplay Mentorship Webinar with Stacy Werner – Instruments and Performance Pieces In this webinar, we’ll explore the instrument resources available on MusicplayOnline, including recorder, ukulele, Boomwhackers, drumming, guitar, and Orff. Stacy will guide you through how to navigate and customize these materials to fit your classroom needs. We’ll also show you how to find performance pieces for school events, ensembles, and choirs, and how to access and download accompaniment tracks to support your performances. Date: Tuesday, September 9th Time: 4:30 pm MST Length: 30-minute webinar with a 15-minute Q&A Sign up here (it's free!) 

Yes! Musicplay Works with Upper Elementary Students! Part 2 Webinar with Beth Duhon

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST Musicplay isn’t just for lower grades! Join Happier Music Teacher Beth Duhon for Part 2 of this webinar series as she shows you perennial favorites from MusicplayOnline and strategies for your upper elementary classes. You can do this! Teachers will use the composition tool, singing game, multicultural dance, recorder unit and back to school unit to teach and engage their upper elementary students.   Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events So You’re the New Music Teacher……….Now What? Webinar with Tammy Carley Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST Having had several student teachers in my classroom over the years, I will walk you though what you need to know to get started on a great new school year, whether that is a brand new teacher or someone with a few years of experience and moving to another district. We will look at how the the MusicplayOnline curriculum can enhance your classroom and be a compass to a successful year ahead!

Musical Literacy and Skill Development (Free Webinar)

Musicplay Mentorship Webinar with Stacy Werner – Musical Literacy and Skill Development In this webinar, Stacy will explore the wide range of resources and tools in MusicplayOnline designed to build music literacy in fun and engaging ways. We’ll take a deep dive into the Song List activities, explore interactive tools in the Toolbox, and highlight the Rhythm and Solfa Practice sections. You’ll also discover how to use the Listening Kits to connect classical music to the elements of music and support skill development in your students. Date: Tuesday, September 2nd Time: 4:30 pm MST Length: 30-minute webinar with a 15-minute Q&A Sign up here (it's free!) 

Planning Tools and Resources on MusicplayOnline (Free Webinar)

Musicplay Mentorship Webinar with Stacy Werner – Planning Tools and Resources on MusicplayOnline In this webinar, Stacy will guide you through the powerful planning tools and resources available in MusicplayOnline. You’ll explore the Lesson Planning section, dive into the Scope and Sequence and Year Plans, and learn how to customize lessons to fit your teaching style and your students’ needs. We’ll also walk through key features like Lesson Modules, Song Lists, and the Units section to help you streamline your planning and make the most of everything Musicplay has to offer. Date: Tuesday, August 26th Time: 4:30 pm MST Length: 30-minute webinar with a 15-minute Q&A Sign up here (it's free!)  Watch it here: [embed]https://youtube.com/live/rLuG2ZqUJFE[/embed]

Planning Tools and Resources on MusicplayOnline (Musicplay Mentorship Webinar with Stacy Werner)

Planning Tools and Resources Musicplay Mentorship with Stacy Werner In this webinar, Stacy will guide you through the powerful planning tools and resources available in Musicplay Online. You’ll explore the Lesson Planning section, dive into the Scope and Sequence and Year Plans, and learn how to customize lessons to fit your teaching style and your students’ needs. We’ll also walk through key features like Lesson Modules, Song Lists, and the Units section to help you streamline your planning and make the most of everything Musicplay has to offer. Date: Tuesday, August 26th Time: 4:30 pm MST Length: 30-minute webinar with a 15-minute Q&A Sign up here (it's free!)  Watch it below: [embed]https://youtube.com/live/rLuG2ZqUJFE[/embed]

Musicplay Basics: Getting Started and Core Skills (Free Webinar with Stacy)

Musicplay Mentorship with Stacy Werner – Getting Started and Core Skills In this webinar, we'll walk you through the essentials of using MusicplayOnline — the all-in-one curriculum designed to support elementary music teachers. You'll get a guided tour of the platform, learn how to navigate key sections, set up your Student Code, search for content efficiently, and organize your lessons using the My Lists feature. Whether you're brand new to Musicplay or just need a refresher, this session will give you the confidence to get started with ease. Watch it now! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wCpqZqhZTs&t=2s[/embed]   Looking for a certificate of completion? Get it here (for free!): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/musicplay-mentorship-with-stacy-werner-session-1/

Using Musicplay in Junior Grades Webinar with Bonnie Powell

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST Plan inclusive classes for students in Junior grades. Teachers will be able to select resources and materials to help all students succeed in their Junior music classes using the MusicplayOnline platform.   Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events Musicplay Mentorship Webinar with Stacy Werner – Planning Tools and Resources on Musicplay Online Wednesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST In this webinar, Stacy will guide you through the powerful planning tools and resources available in Musicplay Online. You’ll explore the Lesson Planning section, dive into the Scope and Sequence and Year Plans, and learn how to customize lessons to fit your teaching style and your students’ needs. We’ll also walk through key features like Lesson Modules, Song Lists, and the Units section to help you streamline your planning and make the most of everything Musicplay has to offer.

Musicplay Mentorship with Stacy Werner - Getting Started and Core Skills

Wednesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST In this webinar, we’ll walk you through the essentials of using Musicplay Online — the all-in-one curriculum designed to support elementary music teachers. You’ll get a guided tour of the platform, learn how to navigate key sections, set up your Student Code, search for content efficiently, and organize your lessons using the My Lists feature. Whether you’re brand new to Musicplay or just need a refresher, this session will give you the confidence to get started with ease.   Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events Using Musicplay in Junior Grades Webinar with Bonnie Powell Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST Plan inclusive classes for students in Junior grades. Teachers will be able to select resources and materials to help all students succeed in their Junior music classes using the MusicplayOnline platform.

Planning with Musicplay Webinar with Bonnie Powell

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST In this session we will use Musicplay resources to plan fun lessons for elementary grades. Teachers will learn to choose a focus for their lessons/term and create lesson pairs to develop student success using the MusicplayOnline platform.   Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events Frame Drums in the Music Classroom Webinar with James Allen Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST Learn authentic techniques on the frame drum. Learn authentic patterns from the Middle East. Use manipulatives to compose phrases and work in groups to create drumming presentations. Learning objectives: Drum technique/ rhythm and phrase composition/form exploration/improvisation.

Day 3 at Sing! Dance! Play! 2025

Day 3?! Already?! Join us! Schedule for today: 8:30am CST - Welcome 9:00am CST - Sing, Move, Play: Building a Musical Foundation for Little Learners 10:10am CST - We Sing! Gems for Your Choir 11:20am CST - Awesome Books with Musical Hooks 12:20pm CST - Lunch 1:30pm CST - Listen Up! - Boosting Musical Learning with Active Listening 2:40pm CST - Move Poems, More Play 3:50pm CST - Recorder Refresh 5:00pm CST - Dancing Through Life Missed Day 1 & 2? No worries! Watch the recordings until August 1st, 2026.

Day 2 at Sing! Dance! Play! 2025

We've been having a great time already! Join us! Schedule for today: 8:30am CST - Welcome 9:00am CST - Run the World: Empowerment Through Beyoncé's Music 10:10am CST - A Singing Child is a Happy Child! 11:20am CST - Keep the Beat: Make the Rhythm Sticks Groove 12:20pm CST - Lunch 1:30pm CST - Beginners at the Bars 2:40pm CST - Dashing Through the Shows 3:50pm CST - Orffin Around 5:00pm CST - Bringing Project-Based Learning to Music Class Missed Day 1? No worries! Watch the recordings until August 1st, 2026.

Day 1 of Sing! Dance! Play! 2025

We're going live at 12:30 CST! Join us! Schedule for today: 1:00pm - Welcome 1:30pm - Get Up, Get At 'Em! with John Jacobson 2:40pm - Music Theory Playtime with Stacy Werner 3:50pm - Teach Me about Hip Hop with Franklin Willis 5:00pm - Keynote: Carefully Taught with John Jacobson Missed Day 1? No worries! Watch the recordings until August 1st, 2026.

Scheduled Maintenance Notice: Thursday, July 10th from 5PM to 6PM MST

Why Scheduled Maintenance is Crucial Regular maintenance is essential to ensure our educational platform remains secure, efficient, and capable of delivering the best possible service to our users. By performing scheduled maintenance, we can address any potential issues before they become significant problems, ensuring a seamless experience for both students and educators. This maintenance period allows us to implement updates, enhance features, and improve overall system performance. These updates are crucial for keeping our platform in line with the latest technological advancements and educational needs. When will this be happening? Maintenance will be occurring between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday, July 10th How will this impact you? There should be no downtime for our users, as this is taking care of our background systems.

I’m the New Music Coordinator – So Where Do I Start? Webinar with Ruth McCartney

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MST This webinar will go back to the beginning, with practical tips, ideas and handy hints. Learning Objectives 1. Learn how to teach a song 2. Learn how to understand and explain musical vocabulary 3. Learn how to identify what’s important in your role – a very subjective approach!! Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events Coming Soon in August 2025!

Yes! Musicplay Works With Upper Elementary Students! Webinar with Beth Duhon

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST Musicplay isn’t just for lower grades! Join Happier Music Teacher Beth Duhon as she shows you perennial favorites from MusicplayOnline and strategies for your upper elementary classes. You can do this! Learning Objectives Teachers will use the composition tool, singing game, multicultural dance, recorder unit and back to school unit to teach and engage their upper elementary students. Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events I’m the New Music Coordinator – So Where Do I Start? Webinar with Ruth McCartney Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MST This webinar will go back to the beginning, with practical tips, ideas and handy hints. Learning Objectives 1. Learn how to teach a song 2. Learn how to understand and explain musical vocabulary 3. Learn how to identify what’s important in your role – a very subjective approach!!

Ukulele Magic: Teaching the Basics with Ease and Fun Webinar with Stacy Werner

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST In this session, Stacy will walk you through the essentials of teaching ukulele and show you the resources available on MusicPlay Online. She’ll share her favorite tips and strategies that have worked wonders in her own classroom, along with a fun idea for a “Ukulele Playdate”—a chance for older students to teach the basics to younger ones, giving everyone the opportunity to try out the ukulele! This webinar is packed with practical, easy-to-use tools to help you bring the joy of ukulele to your students. Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events I’m the New Music Coordinator – So Where Do I Start? Webinar with Ruth McCartney Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MST This webinar will go back to the beginning, with practical tips, ideas and handy hints. Learning Objectives 1. Learn how to teach a song 2. Learn how to understand and explain musical vocabulary 3. Learn how to identify what’s important in your role – a very subjective approach!!

Sing! Dance! Play! 2025 Live in St. Louis

Location: St. Louis, MO Dates: July 14th - 16th, 2025 In Person AND Livestream! Times: 8:30am - 6:00pm Join Artie, Stacy, and John for another phenomenal symposium filled with fantastic ideas for your elementary music classroom. 18 hours of PD instruction Access to the recorded symposium until August 1st, 2026 (videos & digital handouts included) Printed handout booklet Certificate of participation for professional development purposes ILMEA is offering state-approved CPDU hours to Illinois teachers Chat transcripts from every session An eclectic mix of topics A 25% discount code to the Musicplay store (this code will be provided upon registration) In person Livestream

Start With The Song Webinar with Ruth McCartney

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MDT This webinar has been rescheduled from March 19th. If you registered for Start with the Song previously, your registration has been carried forward to April 23rd. Explore MPO’s progressive Kodály methodology as part of the primary curriculum and beyond. Learning Objectives to explore musicianship from a song to develop solfa with MPO’s range of interactive and downloadable resources to look in depth at songs throughout the primary curriculum and how MPO resources improve musicianship in the classroom Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events Ukulele Magic: Teaching the Basics with Ease and Fun Webinar with Stacy Werner Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST In this session, Stacy will walk you through the essentials of teaching ukulele and show you the resources available on MusicPlay Online. She’ll share her favorite tips and strategies that have worked wonders in her own classroom, along with a fun idea for a “Ukulele Playdate”—a chance for older students to teach the basics to younger ones, giving everyone the opportunity to try out the ukulele! This webinar is packed…

Beat the Stress: Easy Assessment Strategies for Music Class Webinar with Stacy Webinar

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 9m MDT As an elementary music specialist, we’re often responsible for assessing the entire school—yes, the whole school! In this session, Stacy will share her tried-and-true assessment tips and strategies that will make the process easier (and maybe even a little fun!) for both you and your students. Join us to take the stress out of assessment this school year and walk away with practical tools you can use right away! Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events Start With The Song Webinar with Ruth McCartney Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MST Explore MPO’s progressive Kodály methodology as part of the primary curriculum and beyond. Learning Objectives to explore musicianship from a song to develop solfa with MPO’s range of interactive and downloadable resources to look in depth at songs throughout the primary curriculum and how MPO resources improve musicianship in the classroom

Start With The Song Webinar with Ruth McCartney

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MDT Explore MPO’s progressive Kodály methodology as part of the primary curriculum and beyond. Learning Objectives to explore musicianship from a song to develop solfa with MPO’s range of interactive and downloadable resources to look in depth at songs throughout the primary curriculum and how MPO resources improve musicianship in the classroom Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events Beat the Stress: Easy Assessment Strategies for Music Class Webinar with Stacy Werner Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST As an elementary music specialist, we’re often responsible for assessing the entire school—yes, the whole school! In this session, Stacy will share her tried-and-true assessment tips and strategies that will make the process easier (and maybe even a little fun!) for both you and your students. Join us to take the stress out of assessment this school year and walk away with practical tools you can use right away!

Discovering the Orchestra: Learning Tools and Tips from MusicPlayOnline Webinar with Stacy Werner

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MDT Join us for a fun and interactive webinar where you’ll discover simple, effective tools and strategies to teach your students about the instruments of the orchestra! Stacy will walk you through engaging, hands-on games and activities that will keep your students excited and involved. She will also share creative project ideas and easy-to-use assessment tools, giving you everything you need to spark a love for the orchestra in your classroom. Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel Upcoming Webinars and Events Start With The Song Webinar with Ruth McCartney Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MST Explore MPO’s progressive Kodály methodology as part of the primary curriculum and beyond. Learning Objectives to explore musicianship from a song to develop solfa with MPO’s range of interactive and downloadable resources to look in depth at songs throughout the primary curriculum and how MPO resources improve musicianship in the classroom  

Reaching our Neurodiverse Learners Webinar with Stephanie Menefee

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MDT Join Stephanie Menefee in this webinar where we will learn about neurodivergence and how we can best reach our neurodivergent students in our music classrooms. Participants will be given tools and strategies they can use in their classes.   Participants will understand neurodivergence, understand autism, the senses, and learn strategies to support neurodivergent learners.     Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Start With The Song Webinar with Ruth McCartney Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST Explore MPO’s progressive Kodály methodology as part of the primary curriculum and beyond. Learning Objectives to explore musicianship from a song to develop solfa with MPO’s range of interactive and downloadable resources to look in depth at songs throughout the primary curriculum and how MPO resources improve musicianship in the classroom

Teaching Recorders and Loving It Webinar with Joyce Holoboff

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MDT Teaching recorders should not be painful for teachers or their students! Join Joyce as she shares tried and true methods for this “gateway” wind instrument. She’ll include tips for getting good recorder sounds from the very first class, using a sequenced learning approach, and exploring a variety of musical styles and genres, as well as possible adaptations. Joyce’s session will cover the following: 1) Why recorders? 2) Classroom management considerations 3) The critical first lessons 4) Adaptations and Challenge Activities 5) Creating and composing     Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Reaching our Neurodiverse Learners Webinar with Stephanie Menefee Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST Join Stephanie Menefee in this webinar where we will learn about neurodivergence and how we can best reach our neurodivergent students in our music classrooms. Participants will be given tools and strategies they can use in their classes. Participants will understand neurodivergence, understand autism, the senses, and learn strategies to support neurodivergent learners.

Music, Language and Literacy Webinar with Ruth McCartney

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MDT Join Ruth McCartney and the Musicplay Team where we look at literacy, literature and words to inspire a musical response. This webinar will focus on bringing music into the wider curriculum through language, exploring a more creative & musical approach to a story or poem, and using text to compose. Note: this webinar will be happening at 4:30pm UTC/GMT (UK Time)     Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Teaching Recorders and Loving It Webinar with Joyce Holoboff Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MST Teaching recorders should not be painful for teachers or their students! Join Joyce as she shares tried and true methods for this “gateway” wind instrument. She’ll include tips for getting good recorder sounds from the very first class, using a sequenced learning approach, and exploring a variety of musical styles and genres, as well as possible adaptations. Reaching our Neurodiverse Learners Webinar with Stephanie Menefee Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MST Join Stephanie Menefee in this webinar where we will learn…

Scheduled Maintenance Notice: Thursday, December 5th from 5PM to 6PM MST

Why Scheduled Maintenance is Crucial Regular maintenance is essential to ensure our educational platform remains secure, efficient, and capable of delivering the best possible service to our users. By performing scheduled maintenance, we can address any potential issues before they become significant problems, ensuring a seamless experience for both students and educators. This maintenance period allows us to implement updates, enhance features, and improve overall system performance. These updates are crucial for keeping our platform in line with the latest technological advancements and educational needs. When will this be happening? Maintenance will be occurring between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday, December 6th. How will this impact you? There should be no downtime for our users, as this is taking care of our background systems.

Buckets of Fun – NEW Bucket Drumming Activities on MusicplayOnline Webinar with Stacy Werner

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MDT Get ready to groove to our new resources and activities for Bucket Drumming! Discover how bucket drumming can be a fun and accessible way to introduce students to the fundamentals of percussion and rhythmic concepts. Learn how to integrate simple songs, poetry, and body percussion in fun and meaningful ways. Gain valuable tips for teaching, pop song play-along, and creative opportunities for your students.       Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Music, Language and Literacy Webinar with Ruth McCartney Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MST Join Ruth McCartney and the Musicplay Team where we look at literacy, literature and words to inspire a musical response. This webinar will focus on bringing music into the wider curriculum through language, exploring a more creative & musical approach to a story or poem, and using text to compose. Note: this webinar will be happening at 4:30pm UTC/GMT (UK Time) Teaching Recorders and Loving It Webinar with Joyce Holoboff Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MST Teaching recorders…

Unlocking the Magic of ‘The Nutcracker’: Discover Classroom Resources Available on Musicplay Online Webinar with Stacy Werner

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MDT Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker and discover a wealth of teaching resources available on Musicplay Online. We’ll explore engaging activities that use props, movement, and active participation to bring the magic of this classic holiday ballet into your music classroom.       Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Exploring New French Resources on MusicplayOnline with Serge Gingras Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Do you teach French immersion music or in a francophone environment? Join Serge Gingras as he dives into the French resources that he has written for MusicplayOnline. From the song list to the units section, you will find many activities for your school year. Buckets of Fun – NEW Bucket Drumming Activities on MusicplayOnline Webinar with Stacy Werner Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker and discover a wealth of teaching resources available on Musicplay Online. We’ll explore engaging activities that use props, movement,…

Using Barred Instruments in Class! Where Do I Start? Webinar with Tammy Carley

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MDT Whether you have experience or not, teaching barred instruments can be intimidating and challenging. Let me help you with some great tips and ideas for success from the littles to the advanced learners in your classes. Students will be able to properly handle instruments in the classroom. Students will be able to hold mallets correctly. Students will be able to find their way around the instrument and play along with Musicplay songs online. Teachers will be given additional ways to utilize mallets in the classroom for advanced learners       Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Unlocking the Magic of ‘The Nutcracker’: Discover Classroom Resources Available on Musicplay Online Webinar with Stacy Werner Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker and discover a wealth of teaching resources available on Musicplay Online. We’ll explore engaging activities that use props, movement, and active participation to bring the magic of this classic holiday ballet into your music classroom. Exploring New…

Snowflakes, Elves, and Blizzards! Oh My! – Repertoire for the Winter Holidays Webinar with John Jacobson

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm MDT Join JJ as he highlights performance materials on MusicplayOnline for your holiday programs. This webinar will focus on musicals, chorales, and revues for the winter season.       Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Using Barred Instruments in Class! Where Do I Start? Webinar with Tammy Carley Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Whether you have experience or not, teaching barred instruments can be intimidating and challenging. Let me help you with some great tips and ideas for success from the littles to the advanced learners in your classes. Unlocking the Magic of ‘The Nutcracker’: Discover Classroom Resources Available on Musicplay Online Webinar with Stacy Werner Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker and discover a wealth of teaching resources available on Musicplay Online. We’ll explore engaging activities that use props, movement, and active participation to bring the magic of this classic holiday ballet into your music classroom.

Finding the Singing Voice and using Solfa in Individual Singing Lessons Webinar with Ruth McCartney

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 9:30 - 10:30 am MDT Join Ruth McCartney in this session to discover more ways into finding the singing voice using solfa activities and games as a tool to improve to pitch, tuning and singing. Learning Objectives To share ways to help individuals find their singing voice. To explore ways to improve pitch both in the classroom and with individual singers. To use Kodaly influenced musicianship especially pitch work with young singers.       Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Snowflakes, Elves, and Blizzards! Oh My! – Repertoire for the Winter Holidays Webinar with John Jacobson Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join JJ as he highlights performance materials on MusicplayOnline for your holiday programs. This webinar will focus on musicals, chorales, and revues for the winter season. Using Barred Instruments in Class! Where Do I Start? Webinar with Tammy Carley Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Whether you have experience or not, teaching barred instruments can be intimidating and challenging. Let me help you with some great tips and…

Birds and Bats and More! Webinar with Ashley Reyes

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join Ashley Reyes and the Musicplay team to learn about Halloween themed activities on MusicplayOnline for the month of October! Teachers will learn Halloween songs and activities that can be enjoyed through song and movement, or expanded upon with additional resources such as instruments, scarves, fans and more.       Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Snowflakes, Elves, and Blizzards! Oh My! – Repertoire for the Winter Holidays Webinar with John Jacobson Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join JJ as he highlights performance materials on MusicplayOnline for your holiday programs. This webinar will focus on musicals, chorales, and revues for the winter season. Using Barred Instruments in Class! Where Do I Start? Webinar with Tammy Carley Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Whether you have experience or not, teaching barred instruments can be intimidating and challenging. Let me help you with some great tips and ideas for success from the littles to the advanced learners in your classes.

Take it to the Playground! – Clapping Games and Skipping Songs Your Students Will Love Webinar with Anne McLeod

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join Anne McLeod and take it to the playground! Attendees will learn about the value of clapping and skipping games in their classroom and outside on the playground. These games come straight from MusicPlayOnline and not only help students build musical skills and co-ordination, but valuable social skills as well.       Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel         Upcoming Webinars and Events Birds and Bats and More! Webinar with Ashley Reyes Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join Ashley Reyes and the Musicplay team to learn about Halloween themed activities on MusicplayOnline for the month of October! Learning Objectives Teachers will learn Halloween songs and activities that can be enjoyed through song and movement, or expanded upon with additional resources such as instruments, scarves, fans and more. Snowflakes, Elves, and Blizzards! Oh My! – Repertoire for the Winter Holidays Webinar with John Jacobson Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join JJ as he highlights performance materials on MusicplayOnline for your holiday programs. This webinar will focus on musicals, chorales, and…

ABC123 Come Check Out PreK with Me! Webinar with Jeaneau Julian

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Let’s take a deep dive into the PreK curriculum and all that it has to offer. We will focus on Alphabet songs and stories, as well as touch on fall and winter lessons Learning Objectives Attendees will learn how to use the prek curriculum focusing on Alphabet songs, beat, high/low, fast/slow, and loud/quiet.   Watch the Webinar through Musicplay Workshops Watch the Webinar through our Elementary Music Lessons YouTube Channel     Upcoming Webinars and Events Take it to the Playground! – Clapping Games and Skipping Songs Your Students Will Love Webinar with Anne McLeod Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join Anne McLeod and take it to the playground! Attendees will learn about the value of clapping and skipping games in their classroom and outside on the playground. These games come straight from MusicPlayOnline and not only help students build musical skills and co-ordination, but valuable social skills as well. Birds and Bats and More! Webinar with Ashley Reyes Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:30 - 5:30pm MDT Join Ashley Reyes and the Musicplay team to learn about Halloween themed activities on MusicplayOnline for the month of…

Best “Bang for your Buck” Songs in Musicplay Webinar with Joyce Holoboff

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Looking to use Mae Among the Stars in your classroom?

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Mae Among the Stars

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Introduction

Mae Among the Stars  By Roda Ahmed and Stasia Burrington

ISBN-13: 978-0062651730

Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Mae-Among-Stars-Roda-Ahmed/dp/0062651730

This is a beautiful picture book inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison.

There is a refrain in the book, that is inspirational.  “If you can dream it, if you believe it and work hard for it, anything is possible.”

This lesson began by composing a melody for the refrain, but with the help of Craig Cassils, it turned into a choral piece that I hope will inspire your students to dream their dreams and make them come true.

Objectives

  • I can sing alone and with others

Teaching Procedures

Listen to the storybook, "Mae Among the Stars" Learn to sing the song, "Reach for a Star" Reach for a Star lyrics video Reach for a Star Kids Demo

Listen to the storybook, "Mae Among the Stars"

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Listen to the story.
Discuss the refrain with the students. Ask what this means to them?
“If you can dream it, if you believe it and work hard for it, anything is possible.”

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Learn to sing the song, "Reach for a Star"

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Teach the song by rote.
Play a phrase and pause, and have the students echo.
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Can you create movements to accompany the song?

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Watch how others have added movement to the song!

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