Body Engagement: Multiple Functions of a Movement-Inclusive Classroom
by Michael Vasquez For many, the joy of attending a music workshop is interwoven with the interactions we have with the other participants in the room. When we…
Play! Theatre and Elemental Music
By Sarah Richardson “Sing, say, dance, play!” Coming from a theatre background, the Orff mantra has always held a double meaning for me. “Play,” which typically refers to…
Drip, Drop, Pitter, Patter and Explore!
It’s Music in Our Schools Month and spring is in the air, or at least we hope! The weather is often a topic of conversation, and the sounds…
Music, Poetry and Visual Art: Complementary Inspiration Sources
By David Thaxton Whether it is the lavish experiences of opera combining theater, art, and music, or the powerful emotion imbued into a film with an artfully written…
Be Our Guest! Exploring Vaughan Williams through Kitchen Utensils!
A food-themed exploration of Vaughan Williams’ “March Past of the Kitchen Utensils” through movement and play! YOU’RE INVITED! As educators who use movement to initiate music learning, we…