
Chaotic Harmony
Led by Crystal Pridmore and Jonathan Seligman, conversations between elementary music teachers who explore the joys and struggles of teaching music in public schools.
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Dec 14, 2022 • 45min
Why Magnet Charts Suck and What Works Better - Episode 75 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
It is harder than ever to figure out how to get students to follow classroom rules and procedures, but we DO know what is not working well. This week, we talk about the old systems that we had in place that did not serve us well and what we are doing better these days.
Spiccato: Spot it Game
Round of the Week: Lift Ev’ry Voice/ I am the Change partner song (Crystal Pridmore original)
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
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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
Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com
"Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring"
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Dec 7, 2022 • 53min
Bunker Babies: Why Are the Kids Losing It More Than Usual? Episode 74 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Student behaviors everywhere are escalating. Teachers have to deal with more challenges than ever before. This week, we talk about why that is and how we can address it.
Spiccato: Silver Bells
Round of the Week: Cuddly Koalas
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
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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
Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com
"Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring"
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https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 10min
AOSA Conference 2022 Recap Episode 73 Chaotic Harmony Podcast
This week we talk about AOSA Conference in Kansas City, and recap sessions from presenters Aaron DeWayne, BethAnn Hepburn, David Thaxton, Rob Amchin, Matthew Stensreud, Victor Lozada, Brandi Waller-Pace, Aaron Williams, Paul Weller, and Drue Bullington.
Spiccato: Clothes Pins
Round of the Week: Viva la Musica
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
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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
Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com
"Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring"
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https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 1min
Pursuing Excellence with Josh Southard - Episode 72 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Crystal and Jon welcome Josh Southard, music teacher for Smoky Row Elementary in Carmel, Indiana, and President Elect of the American Orff Schulwerk Association. We talk about how pursuing excellence as an elementary music teacher makes sense, even if the financial incentive is not necessarily there in our profession. We also talk about how excellent Orff Schulwerk process teaching looks easy, but it requires a level of skill that a teacher only truly understands once they begin the journey themselves.
Spiccato: Squishy Buses
Round of the Week: Come Follow Me
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
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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
Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com
"Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring"
https://www.pridmoria.com
https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Nov 2, 2022 • 57min
Engaging the Disengaged Kiddos Episode 71 Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Crystal and Jon talk about how to help reach students who don’t easily engage in the lessons offered in music class. How do we get students who give up easily to keep going? How do we help students have fun when learning can be painful? We don’t have lots of solutions, but we do have a few suggestions.
Spiccato: Koshi Chimes
Round of the Week: For Thy Gracious Blessings
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
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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
Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com
"Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring"
https://www.pridmoria.com
https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Oct 26, 2022 • 50min
Catchin' Up on our Systems - Episode 70 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
This week Crystal and Jon talk about how they’ve processed the 2021/22 school year, and what their goals are for this one. This episode is all about systems, systems, systems!
Round of the Week: Jaws
Spiccato: Levels
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
Find Us on Instagram, Twitter or Youtube
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
Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com
"Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring"
https://www.pridmoria.com
https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 3min
She Looks Like Family: Tiffany Barry On Supporting Teachers of Color -Ep 69- Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Tiffany Barry joins us today, talking about an article she wrote for the Orff Echo: "AOSA's Teachers of Color." Today, we talk about her story, teaching being more than just pedagogy, and advocacy for teachers as people. It's a lot and a wonderful talk. Come join us!
Round of the Week: "Guten Morgen"
Spiccato: Conductor Baton
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
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Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA
Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman
Tiffany Unarce Barry: @barrutiff
Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com
Tiffany's Book: https://www.beatinpathpublications.com/TBarry/home.html
AROSA: https://www.americanriverorff.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 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
www.crystalpridmore.com

Oct 12, 2022 • 1h 14min
How 2021-22 Wrapped Up with Marc Keehmer - Episode 68 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Jon and Crystal welcome back Marc to talk about how the rest of the school year went, what our plans are for the summer, and what Marc wants to see happen in music education next school year.
Round of the Week: "I like to take my time" Fred Rogers
Spiccato: Rubber Chickens
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
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Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA
Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman
Marc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_c
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
Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com
"Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring"
https://www.pridmoria.com
https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

Apr 27, 2022 • 42min
Darlene and Nora p2: What Really Is SEL and How Do We Use It? - Episode 67- Chaotic Harmony Podcast
We're back! All four of us! Darlene Machacon and Nora Hernandez from Coloring the Melody Podcast are back to chat about... what actually is SEL and how do we use it? We also talk about the standards and cultural representation. The light stuff. Come join us!
Round of the Week: "Sitting Here In Traffic"
Spiccato: Straws
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
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Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA
Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman
Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com
Coloring the Melody: @coloringthemelodypodcast
Email: coloringthemelodypodcast@gmail.com
Darlene Machacon: @thedarlingmusicteacher
Nora Hernandez: @ms.nora_h
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 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
www.crystalpridmore.com
Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com
"Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring"

Apr 21, 2022 • 56min
Darlene and Nora p1: How to Be Advocates and Set Boundaries - Episode 66 Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Darlene Machacon and Nora Hernandez from Coloring the Melody Podcast join the table! We talk about their backstory, about communal music, about how to set boundaries while being an advocate online, and... a lot more. Too much to fit into one podcast so be sure to check part two next week!
Round of the Week: "Let Us Endeavor"
Spiccato: Little Tiny Chick
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
Find Us on Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube
Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA
Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman
Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com
Coloring the Melody: @coloringthemelodypodcast
Email: coloringthemelodypodcast@gmail.com
Darlene Machacon: @thedarlingmusicteacher
Nora Hernandez: @ms.nora_h
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
Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com
"Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring"
https://www.pridmoria.com
https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/