Teaching Activities
A collection of activities for 4th/5th grade band to help students practice effectively at home. From Greg Clark
A YouTube channel by a pair of music educators in Hong Kong who have been e-teaching since the beginning of the year. Lots of get up and move activities, guided listening, and more. From Laura Lorentzen & Danielle Solan (Hong Kong)
This activity has students moving throughout their homes looking for found percussion based on movement and sound. From Mrs. Dennis (more to be found on her blog page as well)
Happy Birthday Challenge
Learn more about the history of the song and then work on your own rendition to share on Flipgrid. Have a relative/friend with an upcoming birthday? Share it with them in a virtual greeting. Extension opportunity to write out your version in Noteflight. From Candi Granlund-Zionsville West MS (IN)
Home Recital
Perform a recital at home for an audience of your choice. Be sure to show your audience in the video! It could include parents, siblings, your dog(s), cat, hamster, collection of stuffed animals, lego sets, the sky is the limit but keep it cool for school! Teachers will join in on the recital. Participate in other recitals by watching a friend's video. . From Candi Granlund-Zionsville West MS (IN)
How-to-video Creation
Help build a library of how-to Flipgrid videos for use with the beginning band students on Canvas next year. Do you remember what it was like to get your instrument for the first time? It is an amazing, scary and fun adventure. Help the beginning band students of the 2020-2021 school year by creating your own how-to video to be shared in a Canvas library. Topics include, but are not limited to, how to assemble your instrument, forming an embouchure, making your first sounds, how to hold your instrument, playing Do-Sol. From Candi Granlund-Zionsville West MS (IN)
Music & Art-Bringing Music to Life
Students create visual artwork inspired by pieces we are studying to be shared in a virtual concert and displays outside the band room. Inspired by the ISO Symphony In Color contest held each year but with a band twist. From Candi Granlund-Zionsville West MS (IN)
Only 5 Minutes-The 5 Minute Practice Challenge
What can happen in just 5 minutes? Learn more about practice techniques such as rhythmic alterations, moving fermatas, and more and then put them in action when you record a 5 minute video of you practicing to share on a Flipgrid. Teachers will share videos as well! From Candi Granlund-Zionsville West MS (IN)
List of ideas for e-teaching in performance ensembles. From Keith Ozsvath
Reflections on Music E-Learning
Music is a form of communication and is often created through collaboration. Lack of collaboration in e-learning? What was it like? What did you enjoy? Genius hour...what would you like to see in future e-day assignments in band? From Candi Granlund-Zionsville West MS (IN)