Chaotic Harmony

Victoria Boler (wemakethemusic.org) shares her journey into becoming an elementary music teacher, and her method to educating her parents and administrators about the value of music education. She shares practical tips for planning lessons, performances, and assessments, and we have plenty of great laughs along the way! Be sure to visit her website to find her resources, many of which are offered free of charge. Spiccato: Yarn/ pom moms Round of the Week: “Little Bitty Man” Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Classroom management looks different for a music teacher with hundreds of students than it does for a general ed teacher with 20-30. How do you create a warm, safe, well managed music classroom when you process hundreds of students through the classroom every single week? Using a combination of different classroom management systems, keeping the focus on teacher/student relationship as much as possible, using humor when appropriate, managing our own stress, and drilling routines have lead to more organized environments for us. We hope you can take something valuable for your own classroom. Spiccato: “We are the Dinosaurs” by Laure Berliner Dinovember Round of the Week: “The Orchestra Quibledet” For more classroom management tips and to watch our live presentation in San Diego, CA, check out https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com/resources MAGA Presentation video: https://youtu.be/enBUuodP-RA Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Sandra - @otaymusic Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom In today’s episode we spoke with former general classroom teacher of 29 years turned general music teacher for the past 4 years. We talked about growing up on the US-Mexico border, singing in musicals about desegregation, the secret lives of opera singers, and the pure magic of teaching music. Spiccato: large comb & baby wipes Round of the Week: Round 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Marc and Crystal have been working in their schools towards arts integration for the past 2 years. What is arts integration, how is it different from arts enhanced curriculum, and how can we help build unity with general education teachers? @ljplayhouse La Jolla Playhouse Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAm3ZJcgtNrmhj-jGVNR9kw Round of the Week: Old Abram Brown - Benjamin Britten Spiccato: Dollar store microphone 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom The ladies took over CHC this week! This week, Crystal Zoe and Lowri (good friend/former guest) sat down in the Pridmore living room to chat with @msStonemusic. Sasha Stone is a percussionist and Orff Certified educator. Sasha teaches at Richland Elementary in the San Marcos Unified School District. We talked about unearthing ancient Orff instruments, connecting grandmothers to the Orff and finding a supportive music educator community. Round of the Week: "There was an old woman from Pride" Spiccato: Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom School Culture is something that we influence greatly as music educators. What are we doing in our programs to establish change in school culture that will outlast our tenure as music teachers for our school? What values do we hope our students carry with them after they graduate? Round of the Week: Tombai Spiccato: Bam Bams courtesy of @HomeStreetBank 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Lowri Casimiro — @Wolfcanyonmusic Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom This week's episode focuses on Lowri Casimiro, one of the first music teachers in recent initiative to bring the arts back in Chula Vista. While Lowri teaches at Wolf Canyon Elementary, she has taught across the world for varying demographics. Along with sharing how she created programs from scratch worldwide, we discuss Lowri's journey as a musician, her teachers that transformed her to who she is today, and the great impact she's made to her students along the way. Round of the Week: Round and Round the Earth is Turning Spiccato: Pool Noodle 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony: @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom This episode we talk about expanding our musical abilities and the fear that can come along with not being good enough. As music teachers we are asked to teach things that aren't necessarily in our wheelhouse, and it's ok to be a couple steps ahead of our students. Teachers need to remember that we're human, it's totally ok to say "I don't know" or " I need help." We are here to encourage and help each other, not to compete or look down on others. If you are feeling down as a teacher please reach out, we're here for you, we don't have all the answers but that's ok. Round of the Week: Donkeys & Carrots - Folk Spiccato: Giant Diamond Ring (not sponsored but everyone needs a diamond) https://www.amazon.com/Forum-Novelties-Bachelorette-Diamond-Napkin/dp/B008FQEQYM Shoutouts : David Thaxton for the Dur Durs Richard Lawton Drue Bullington 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony: @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom This week we talk about social media, primarily Twitter and how we use it as an advocacy tool for our schools. Twitter allows all stakeholders a glimpse of what happens in our classroom. From these glimpses, people can see that the #artsmatter and how #mused is extremely vital to the education of a child. Our students create some pretty spectacular things, so we showcase their talents and growth! Round of the Week: A Ram Sam Sam Spiccato: Ramune Mango Cream Soda - https://www.worldmarket.com/product/ramune+mango+cream+soda.do (not sponsored, just a good beverage) #landfillharmonic #lebonefforts 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony: @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom This week's episode zooms in on Zoe Kumagai, general music and strings teacher at Rosebank Elementary in Chula Vista, CA. Zoe talks about sneaking a double bass into her mom's living room, inspirational days in Detroit, her fascination with the El Sistema music education model and starting out a career in Chula Vista. Some of the amazing partners who make her work possible are: Judy Pine at West Music, Vh1 STM, the San Diego Youth Symphony and Guitars in the Classroom. Shout outs to our friends mentioned in this episode: Lowri Casimiro, Samantha Thiesen, Diana Gannett, Ardith Collins, Rob Amchin, Kathy Kumagai and always, Lauren Shelton...Thank you! Round of the Week: 'Ah Poor Bird' Spiccato: KPCC article: https://www.scpr.org/news/2015/08/27/53981/chula-vista-schools-making-15m-investment-in-arts/ 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 Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/