Such a great theme! Everyone looked so great in green and the Christmas trees were fun decorations. Lots of the materials were from Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too! I will be putting this concert plan in the box - it was a huge hit!
William Rustrum
I agree. That concert theme really worked well. The parents and the students absolutely loved it. I would say all of my concerts were a hit. And some of the children still kept singing the songs for a couple of weeks after the concert.
October 28, 2010
Lynn KleinerI just finished getting a Mountain Concert plan ready for Music Box. This will be the version without Orff instruments. Thinking about this spring....can we top the Mountain theme? We have enough Mountain materials to do 3 years of Mountain theme. ... moreI just finished getting a Mountain Concert plan ready for Music Box. This will be the version without Orff instruments. Thinking about this spring....can we top the Mountain theme? We have enough Mountain materials to do 3 years of Mountain theme. I still hear kids singing Sequoia.
October 29, 2010
Lynn Kleiner
Members who have purchased the Mountain Concert theme and plan on using guitar for your concert should contact lynn@musicrhapsody.com for new chords to songs. Teachers needing Orff pieces for this theme can also contact Lynn for ideas.
February 19, 2011
Lynn KleinerA teacher has asked for a bit more information about what's included in the concert plan "My Trip to the Mountains". The Concert plan is geared to preschools and early elementary grades. There are 4 full pages of concert planning tips, suggestions and p... moreA teacher has asked for a bit more information about what's included in the concert plan "My Trip to the Mountains". The Concert plan is geared to preschools and early elementary grades. There are 4 full pages of concert planning tips, suggestions and preparation including a time line. There is a concert plan for the music teacher and a concert plan for the classroom teachers who will be helping with their classes. There are concert plans for 3 different classes or groups. Suggestions for accompaniments, movement, solos and percussion instruments for the children are given. There is a cute lyric sheet that can be copied and sent home to parents and given to the classroom teachers. The music for 3 songs (Grizzly Bear, Eagle Eagle, Where is your nest? and I love the Mountains) that are included. The printed concert program includes program notes on each song and notes on the value of music for young children. Other songs are from Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move! and Music Box free downloads. Teachers ... less