Music Teacher Coffee Talk

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT Episode #81: Relaxation and Rejuvenation   In this episode, Tanya and Carrie share their top 3 plans for relaxation and rejuvenation over Winter Break. We also had a chuckle reviewing our "20 for 2020" lists that we wrote last year in January. We wish you all a very Happy Holiday season and a relaxing and peaceful Winter Break with your friends and family. Stay safe and healthy! Main Theme Carrie's plans: Cross stitch. Check out some great patterns at the SassiStitchBoutique on Etsy! Watch digital holiday concerts featuring local arts organizations Binge watch shows, especially on HBO Max Tanya's plans: Read! Tanya's latest read is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and she likes to track her books on Goodreads . Plan a virtual winter train trip with cozy activities for the family Reflect on the past year with grace and humor Coda Tanya recommends the NPR podcast "It's Been a Minute" with Sam Sanders Carrie recommen...

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT Episode #80: 3 Favorite Winter Activities In this episode, Carrie and Tanya share their top 3 winter activities for the music room, and specifically how we are adapting them for a remote or socially distant environment. Main Theme: Top 3 Winter Activities for the Music Room Carrie's Top 3 Snowmen at Night/Once There was a Snowman I start by reading "Snowmen at Night" by Caralyn Buehner . We notice that the largest snowballs are on the bottom (low) and the smallest are at the top (high). This leads to playing the barred instruments and noticing that the largest bar is the lowest sound and the smallest bar is the highest sound. We also sing the song Once there was a Snowman while moving up and down: We tag on this ending to the song: Then we play the descending C scale on the tone bars or glockenspiel. In a remote environment, students can play the virtual xylophone  on the Musicplay website. Cup Game with Sleigh Ride I used this YouTube v...