In the upcoming episode of the Happy Music Teacher Podcast, we're diving headfirst into the exhilarating world of holiday concert planning, tailored specifically for busy elementary music teachers. Titled Your Concert Season Playbook - 7 Strategies to Simplify Your Holiday Program Prep, this episode is designed to be your guiding star during the most hectic time of the year.

I know how daunting orchestrating a memorable holiday concert can be while juggling your regular curriculum. That's why I’ve curated a treasure trove of strategies to make your life easier. From finding the perfect holiday music to enlisting support from fellow music teacher friends, I’ve got you covered. I’ll introduce you to resources like Music K8 and MusicPlay Online, offering you a wealth of seasonal songs and educational tools at your fingertips.

Rehearsal planning, quick warm-up activities, and innovative ideas for engaging elementary students during the holiday season are just some of the topics we'll explore. You'll discover how to infuse movement, vocal exploration, and manipulatives into your lessons, making learning both fun and effective. Plus, I’ll share time-saving tips, such as using Google Forms for sign-ups and Google Classroom for listening activities, ensuring a smooth experience for you and your students.

The episode also delves into getting help from various sources, including parent volunteers, staff members, and high school kids, so you can focus on what you do best—teaching music. And I’ll show you how to seamlessly integrate your holiday concert plans into your curriculum. This includes teaching as students enter and leave the classroom and leveraging instruments, movement, tempo, dynamics, and more.

With Your Concert Season Playbook - 7 Strategies to Simplify Your Holiday Program Prep, I aim to make your holiday concert planning not just manageable but enjoyable, infusing your elementary music class with the magic of the season while taking some of the stress off your plate. Tune in to this episode and get ready to embrace the joy of teaching during the holidays with renewed enthusiasm and confidence.

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What we talked about:

Podcast I mentioned

Episode 12 - Concert Crunch Time - 3 Strategies for the Elementary Music Teacher

We are Teachers - Winter Songs for Kids

Get your Concert Season Playbook

Here’s that Performer Info Spreadsheet I mentioned!

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