by OMEA | Nov 23, 2020 | Kindergarten, Primary / Junior, Primary/Junior
In this lesson, students will practice echo clapping, solo clapping and composing with picture cards. Create picture cards of whatever it is the students are learning about or are interested in [animals, food and shapes are cards attached to this lesson]. Students...
by OMEA | Aug 30, 2020 | Elementary, Lesson Plans, Primary / Junior
Using a poem by Dennis Lee, students will experiment with spoken vocal sounds, add body percussion and transfer the chant to non-pitched percussion instruments. They will also be introduced to musical rounds and the rhythms of ticka-ticka and ticka-ti. Rattling around...
by OMEA | Aug 12, 2019 | Lesson Plans, Primary / Junior
Articulation Mini-Lesson: Students learn about articulations through listening, visual art and movement. Educators who attended the April 6th, “Teaching Between the Lines” workshop, worked together to design 10 minute lessons or centres to use in their...
by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Orff, Primary / Junior, Workshop Notes, Workshops
Orff? Show Me More Are you new to teaching primary/junior music? The term “Orff” is often instantly linked to elementary music education, but what exactly is Orff? Is it just xylophones and mallets? Come learn more about this holistic play based approach. Experience...
by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Elementary, Primary / Junior, Primary/Junior, Strings, Workshop Notes, Workshops
“How do I do that Wobbly Shaky Thing?” Vibrato and Shifting for Heterogeneous Elementary String Classes Shifting and vibrato are foundational skills that foster artistry in young string students. In this session, string educators will acquire a sequence of instruction...
by OMEA | Dec 28, 2018 | Primary / Junior, Workshop Notes, Workshops
Help! I’m Teaching Music en Français! Don’t Get Lost in Translation! Examine how to navigate the challenges of teaching the Grade 1-6 music curriculum to French Immersion students. Experience French songs and games, soundscapes, recorder materials and instrumental...
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