A couple of weeks ago I filled out a little form applying to join the launch team for Ann Voskamp’s new book, The Broken Way. Friday, I received an email saying I had ... View the Post
Use Literature and Crafts to Teach the Music of “Carmen”
This week we covered George Bizet and I gave you a 15 minute lesson plan to teach your kids the Toreador Song. But sometimes you have to work extra hard to make classical ... View the Post
{15 Minute Lesson Plan} George Bizet and “Toreador Song”
TOREADOR SONG: YOUR 15 MINUTE LESSON PLAN Yesterday we talked about the (short, tragic, yet productive) life of George Bizet. Missed it? Catch up here. (Don't miss the ... View the Post
{The Non-Musician’s Guide to Composers} George Bizet
Last week we talked about German George who lived in England, and this week we are talking about French George, whose most famous work was set in Spain. Confused ... View the Post
Reflections on My 1st Week of Blogging + What I’m Up to
I texted this to a friend yesterday: Blogging is such a funny little thing when you don't have an audience yet. Strangely though - I'm having a blast! Perhaps I ... View the Post
{Creative Ways to Engage Kids in Classical Music} Musical Sketching
Music can be very abstract for young children. These are the methods I use in the classroom to make music lessons a bit more tangible... A Classroom ... View the Post
