Originally published January 3rd, 2020

We’re very excited to be finally launching into some non-holiday related material, and we are starting the new year fresh with some recorder material! In this episode, we are going to review what the students need to know before they even pick up the instrument! It’s a quick episode full of great lesson topics and tips for a smooth recorder season.

Originally published December 13th, 2019

Join Carey-Lyn and Charis as they recount the communities winter holiday concert stories on this week’s episode! Has anything crazy happened during one of your concerts? Let us know in the comments!

Originally published December 6th, 2019

With the winter holiday concert now in the rear-view mirror, everyone is now looking forward to the upcoming holiday break. At Musicplay, we have lots of fun songs, games, interactives, and other activities to help you get through December!

Concert self-evaluation printable: Link

Originally published November 29th, 2019

With more and more diversifying cultures in the classroom, planning out activities for class during late November/early December, that respects different creeds, may seem like a daunting task.

We are looking at some community advice, that best works for public school teachers, and how they can best optimize their classes and students for the season!

Originally published November 22nd, 2019

Who can coordinate and organize 500 students, 50 teachers and school staff, and nearly 1000 parents for multiple shows? That’s right, you can! Now’s the time of year we put everything on the line and put together the best Christmas/Holiday/Winter Concert you can!

Just don’t forget, you’re not alone! We have some great tips and tricks to help you navigate through all the prep work!

Originally published November 15th, 2019

This can be one of the most stressful music performances you will plan for your students, and we hope that you already have a good head start on planning and practicing the songs with your students!

We have many suitable ideas and countless suggestions on putting together the best Christmas concert you can for your students!

Originally published November 8th, 2019

Still needing some ideas for music lessons about Thanksgiving? We have you covered! This week on Music Minutes from Musicplay, we are looking at some select ideas for Thanksgiving activities for the classroom.

Originally Published November 1st, 2019

This week’s episode of the Music Minutes from Musicplay Podcast focuses on what songs are ideal during your November 11th ceremony.

Originally published October 25th, 2019

From an original newsletter written by Stacy Chantel, this podcast covers the many aspects going into preparing an assembly or ceremony for Remembrance Day/ Veterans Day!

Originally published October 18th, 2019.

Halloween classroom activities! We asked the community what their favourite activities are!

We here love to do "Pass the Broom" and "Bats"!

All songs can be found at Musicplay

Der Erlkonig - Franz Schubert

Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Saens