Opening the First Day of Music - An Elemental Conversation with Anne Mileski
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Season 1 | Episode 19
Show Notes
Today I’m chatting with my good friend, Anne Mileski about opening routines. We’ll focus on opening the music class during the first weeks of school and beyond.
Let’s jump in!
Opening Routines to Prepare the:
Physical space
Classroom spaces
Music is learned with the body - prepare body musically
Emotional Space
Entering with a smile, eye contact, and a song
Positive behavior re-direction when necessary
Setting the tone for divergent thinking
Social Space
Welcome song, eye contact, and a smile
Assigned spots
Name game
Musical Space
What music will we walk into? Is it pre-recorded? Is it us singing? If it's recorded, is it pop, classical, jazz, reggae, gamelan ensemble, Oaxacan marimba quartet? Is it current pop or classic?
Echo rhythms, echo melodies
In later classes I have a lot of ways to mix up these warm ups. Right now the answers are probably all convergent
Echo rhythms in younger grades: beat motions
Echo melodies: melodic contour using the body
Sing together
The Root Goal:
Get to the core - what are we doing here? We’re making music with people. So let’s get to that right away.
