Elementary choir

Singing games are a great way to teach musical concepts, incorporate movement, and give children an opportunity to sing alone and with others. They're perfect as gathering activities, ice-breakers, or a quick change-of-pace in the middle of rehearsal. A few months ago, I shared seven fun

A few weeks ago, I shared a “What to Teach When” post for Younger Elementary (read it here , in case you missed it!) Today, I’m sharing the same type of post for Older Elementary singers. Here is a general list of musical skills and concepts you can teach to children in 3rd Gra

A few weeks ago, I shared a “What to Teach When” post for Younger Elementary (read it here, in case you missed it!)Today, I’m sharing the same type of post for Older Elementary singers. Here is a general list of musical skills and concepts you can teach to children in 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade. Use this chart as a point of reference in your teaching, an outline of what to teach when, and a guide to what children at different ages may be capable of, developmentally and…

My Favorite Warm-ups for Children's Choir. Organized Chaos. So many amazing warmup exercises for elementary choral ensembles!

Cumulative songs are great for children because they feature built-in repetition, help with recall and provide a mental challenge (keeping track of all those lyrics!), and help children develop their singing voices. Here are 17 cumulative songs to use with your children's choir or elementary music c

Elementary Choir: tips for the first rehearsal. Organized Chaos. Tips and lesson plans for starting the year or semester off on the right foot with elementary choir.

Unlock the fun in your middle & high school choirs with 'Choir Fun 101'! 🎶 Discover the top 10 reasons why music games are a must for your students. From building teamwork to enhancing vocal skills, this blog post by Savvy Ellie Music has the key to making choir exciting and engaging. 🌟 Check out the blog for a harmonious blend of creativity and education! #ChoirFun #MusicEducation #SavvyEllieMusic #Choir #Chorus #MusicTeacher #Chorusteacher #Choirteacher #Choirdirector

“Good! Now, sing it again.” How many times do you hear yourself saying these words in rehearsal? We all know the importance of repetition. This is how we learn - by trying, experiencing, and doing it again and again. The problem is, often, this becomes something we do mindlessly. When we

If you've been thinking about starting an elementary choir, but have no idea where to begin, than this blog post is for you.

Solfege is a useful tool for developing aural skills and teaching music-reading. Here are some step-by-step strategies and resources for introducing it into your elementary music classes and children's choir rehearsals.