by Bonnie | May 28, 2019 | Choir Resources, Reflections and Caveats, Singing with children, singing with children
For the last 10 years or so, at 3 different campuses students interested in singing in the volunteer extracurricular choir simply turned in a form (paper or digital) to join choir. In anticipation of next year’s choir, I decided to try something new, and I am so...
by Bonnie | Apr 14, 2016 | Choir Resources, music advocacy, Singing with children, Uncategorized
These days I am VERY busy working full time while working to earn my Masters in Music Education through the online program at Kent State. I am loving every minute of my time studying, but spending time on class work has kept me from blogging. However, this weekend...
by Bonnie | Nov 25, 2015 | Choir Resources
Kusimama by Jim Papoulis is one of those choral pieces that is both challenging and really fun to sing. I’ve had 5th graders at two different schools with various degrees of choral singing experience sing this piece very successfully and with great joy. It is...
by Bonnie | Nov 15, 2015 | Choir Resources
Winter Canon by Andy Beck is simply beautiful. Not only is it beautiful, but it has my 5th graders talking. Yesterday during dismissal, a couple of 5th grade choir members who also serve as Safety Patrol were telling me, “Mrs. McSpadden! Everyone, and I mean...
by Bonnie | Oct 24, 2013 | Choir Resources, Music Classroom Resources
So rehearsal, whether it be choral or instrumental can make or break a group. This is a post that I’ve had partially written since August and it seemed like a good time to finish it. The funny thing is that as I’ve edited the post today, I’ve been...
by Bonnie | Apr 26, 2013 | Choir Resources, Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Resources, Music Classroom Set up, Tips and Tricks
My after school choir is made up of volunteers. The folks who have a good attendance record and who attend 80% of rehearsals get to go on our field trips. With that in mind, over the years I’ve spent a TON of time keeping track of choir attendance. ...
