Category: Concert Ideas for Music Teachers
Find concert ideas, performance tips, and planning strategies for music teachers creating engaging elementary music programs.
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How to Be a Great Vocal Performer
The first time I went “on stage” was when I was seven-years-old. It wasn’t even a performance, but a piano concert rehearsal. I was told to go on stage and play my song “Fur Elise” in front of all my teacher’s other students and their parents. I was so nervous that I forgot the whole… Read more
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Winter Concert Ideas for the Music Classroom
It seems like we are just coming back from summer break and already anxiety over the Winter/Christmas Concert is looming. After a few years, it gets more difficult to pick songs your students haven’t performed yet, and so begins the internet search. Or you’ll get that kid who says, “Teacher, we performed that in 2nd… Read more
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Ten Things to Check During the Concert Dress Rehearsal
Concert season is here and it’s time for the dress rehearsal. It’s easy to obsess about the musicality of your upcoming performance. Yet, there are so many other things to remember that go into a good show and make everything run smoothly. Don’t forget to check these concert to-dos. 1. Don’t forget to tune Everything was… Read more
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What is the Best Microphone to Use for Vocals and Choirs
Picking the right microphone will make a huge difference in the quality of sound during a concert. It can make a difference to the audience in what they can hear and how they enjoy the show. In this article, I will address the types of microphones and how their polar patterns affect their best uses… Read more
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School Concert Evaluations by Grade
After a big school performance, it’s important to celebrate by having a Music Fun Day, watching a music-related movie, or doing their favorite activity, like Boomwhackers. But this is also a great opportunity to reflect on what they did personally and as a class and tie it into the musical topics you’ve been learning. A… Read more