Holiday Concert Ideas – Rhythm Band, Cup Games, Hand Clap Routines
StartIntroduction
In this module, we’ll be posting ideas for virtual holiday concerts without singing.
The ideas in this module will also be useful for in-person and virtual lessons.
Jingle Bells Cup game (instructions, play along)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas Hand Clap Game
(instructions, play along, black light)
Shine a Light for Peace rhythm band
Dona Nobis rhythm band
Just One Candle ASL instructions, performance
Just One Candle Rhythm Band
Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noël – Rhythm Band
I Hear the Bells – Rhythm Band
Il est né, le Divin Enfant – Rhythm band
We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Rhythm band
Christmas ABC_Zee/Zed – Rhythm band
- Boomwhacker play alongs – are in a new module: Christmas Boomwhackers
Arrangements include Sing Noel, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, and many more!
- Bucket drums- are in a new module. Arrangements include Sing Noel Christmas Chopsticks, Sing a Little Christmas, Holidays are Here
- More Holiday Concert Ideas are in development!
- Flashlight/light routines
- Plate, scarf and ribbon routines – Trepak
- Body percussion – Cristian is choreographing Sing Noel
- Nutcracker play alongs, buckets, and movement
Teaching Procedures
Instructions for Jingle Bells Cup Game
Copy LinkInstructions for Jingle Bells Cup Game
Play along with cups to "Jingle Bells"
Copy LinkPlay along with cups to "Jingle Bells"
This arrangement is fast, so remember that you can slow it down with the "gear" tool between the volume and the full screen option.
For virtual performances, consider doing this with large white cups under black light.
Jingle Bells Cup Game with "Magic Hands"
Copy LinkJingle Bells Cup Game with "Magic Hands"
This is really fun under black lights!
Jingle Bells Accompaniment Track
Copy LinkInstruction for modified sevens game for We Wish you a Merry Christmas
Copy LinkInstruction for modified sevens game for We Wish you a Merry Christmas
Handclap pattern play along for We Wish you a Merry Christmas
Copy LinkHandclap pattern play along for We Wish you a Merry Christmas
Blacklight performance of hand clap patterns for "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
Copy LinkHere's what a virtual performance might look like - white gloves under black light.
Audio for We Wish you a Merry Christmas
Copy LinkRhythm Band - Shine a Light for Peace
Copy LinkPlay and pause the video to teach the parts individually, one section at a time/
When students are confident with all parts, perform the entire piece.
Rhythm Band - Dona Nobis Pacem
Copy LinkDona Nobis Pacem.
Teach the parts individually, one section at a time.
When students are confident with all parts, perform the entire piece.
Dona Nobis Accompaniment Track
Copy LinkJust One Candle - do a song in ASL sign language
Copy LinkJust One Candle - do a song in ASL sign language
This is the instructions and explanation of what the signs mean.
Perform the song "Just One Candle" with sign language
Copy LinkPerform the song "Just One Candle" with sign language.
This is the performance.
Just One Candle - Rhythm Band
Copy LinkDivide the class into two groups.
Teach the parts one at a time, teaching everyone both parts.
Then, put the performance together.
Just One Candle Accompaniment
Copy LinkFeliz Navidad, Joyeux Noël - Rhythm Band
Copy LinkFeliz Navidad, Joyeux Noël - Rhythm Band
Feliz Navidad - Joyeux Noël Accompaniment Track
Copy LinkI Hear the Bells - Rhythm Band
Copy LinkI Hear the Bells - Rhythm Band
I Hear the Bells - Accompaniment Track
Copy LinkIl est né, le Divin Enfant - Rhythm band
Copy LinkIl est né, le Divin Enfant - Rhythm band
Il est né, le Divin Enfant - Accompaniment Track
Copy LinkWe Wish You a Merry Christmas - Rhythm band
Copy LinkWe Wish You a Merry Christmas - Rhythm band
We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Accompaniment Track
Copy LinkChristmas ABC Zee - Rhythm band
Copy LinkChristmas ABC Zee - Rhythm band
Christmas ABC Zee - Accompaniment
Copy LinkChristmas ABC_Zed - Rhythm band
Copy LinkChristmas ABC_Zed - Rhythm band