Episode #152: Performances in a Pinch

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Main Theme: Performances in a Pinch

In this episode, Tanya and Carrie discuss strategies for putting together a musical performance when you are short on time.
  • Keep a simple theme or concept to your performance
    • Picture book adaptation
    • Thematic concert
    • Informance
    • Interactive experience like a Singing Games night or Folk Dance night
    • Keep costumes/scenery at minimum
  • Maximize class time
    • Split different parts or sections of the performances among different classes/sections so each group doesn't have to learn everything.
    • Use musical selections that you have already taught
    • Give students opportunities to practice at home by sending home practice sheets or posting to Google Classroom (or whatever LMS you use)
    • Get help from other teachers or parent volunteers
  • Avoid the time crunch next year
    • Schedule your programs for next year in May
    • Limit your performances to what is doable for you and don't say yes to everything
Past Music Teacher Coffee Talk episodes about performances:
Tanya highlights the work of singing, songwriting, and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. This is an example of an opportunity to feature a contemporary artist in your classroom as she is featured on Beyonce's new song "Texas Hold 'Em." Learn more about her music and work here.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

Carrie's tip is to have students do a "drumroll pat" on their legs during duck-duck-goose style chase games played in a circle. That will keep the students' hands busy and in front of them to they are not tempted to put their hands (or body) behind them and possibly trip the runner.

Coda

Tanya recommends the online game Bird Song Hero to teach high/low and vocal exploration.

Carrie recommends the book The Guest List by Lucy Foley

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