Chaotic Harmony Road Trip: Crystal and Jon Present for AROSA Episode 80 Chaotic Harmony Podcast
May 17, 2023
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Guest: Bryan Pridmore, a financial advisor. Crystal and Jon present their workshop with the American River Orff Schulwerk Association. They discuss collaborative teaching styles, making music education interactive, the importance of valuable workshops, using stickers on instruments, creating a safe classroom environment, setting goals, creative music activities with chip bags and water bottles, and express appreciation at the end.
The Orff-Shulwerk process focuses on nurturing creativity, imagination, and self-expression through imitation, improvisation, exploration, and composition.
Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment is essential in music education, where students' identities are respected, and they feel valued and accepted.
Education should be responsive to changing needs, requiring teachers to adapt, try new approaches, collaborate with colleagues, and continuously learn and grow.
Deep dives
The importance of making music fun and engaging
The podcast episode discusses the significance of making music education in elementary schools enjoyable and engaging for students. The hosts emphasize the importance of creativity and play in the learning process. They share personal experiences and examples of how incorporating fun activities, such as finger games and improvisation, can help students develop musical skills and foster a love for music. The hosts also mention the value of arts integration and creating safe spaces for students to express themselves through music.
Using the Orff process to promote creativity and exploration
The hosts delve into the Orff-Shulwerk process and its role in music education. They explain that it is not just about learning songs or playing instruments, but also about nurturing creativity, imagination, and self-expression. They highlight the importance of imitation, improvisation, exploration, and composition as fundamental elements of the process. The hosts stress that the Orff-Shulwerk process can be adapted to any teaching setting or style, empowering teachers to bring creativity and play into their classrooms, regardless of the students' backgrounds or learning abilities.
Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment
The podcast explores the significance of creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for students. The hosts discuss the importance of respecting students' identities, including their pronouns, and making them feel valued and accepted. They highlight the role of music educators in fostering a sense of belonging and emotional well-being. The hosts also address the challenges and opportunities in building relationships with colleagues and collaborating with them to create a positive and supportive school community.
Main Ideas and Key Points
The podcast episode explores various topics related to education and teaching. The speakers discuss the importance of adaptation and the willingness to try new things in the field of education. They emphasize that education should be responsive to the evolving needs of students and that teachers should be open to new teaching methods and approaches. Additionally, the episode touches on topics such as curriculum writing, the challenges of implementing new ideas across different communities, and the importance of recognizing that education is a continuous learning process. The podcast also highlights the need for teachers and administrators to work together as a team and support each other for the benefit of the students.
Aiken Drum and Musical Activities
The episode includes a segment on using everyday materials like chip bags and water bottles to engage students in musical activities. The speakers discuss different creative ways to incorporate these materials into music lessons, such as creating rhythmic pieces, using call and response, storytelling through sound, and building on the students' ideas. They also talk about the benefits of these activities for student engagement, teamwork, and creativity. The episode concludes with a sharing of a song called Aiken Drum, along with variations and adaptations that the speakers have used with their own students.
This week we talk about our workshop with the American River Orff Schulwerk Association. Crystal and Jon have a Chula Vista flavored take on the Orff process. We break down what that looks like for us in our corner of the world.
Round of the Week: Aiken Drum
Spiccato: Chip bags and water bottles by AROSA
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Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA
Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman
Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com
Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.
Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways.
As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client.
Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting https://missiontrailsfinancial.com
Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at
https://www.crystalpridmore.com
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