Today, Darlene Machacon and Rachel Pac join Genesis Santos and Jonathan Seligman, talking about the AAPI & Asian Canadian Music Education Gathering! This is the second biannual event to have ever taken place, this time in St. Paul (not St. Cloud), Minnesota. Genesis interviews the panel to have them share their thoughts, key impacts of the entire event, how Darlene's KPop Demon Hunters session was fire, and how other conferences can learn (or not learn) from it.

Huge shout out to Kinh Vu and Tina Huynh for creating the organisation. Shout out to Tou SaiKo Lee for being a lead presenter and hosting us for the family lunch! And apologies for mispronouncing your name Tou.

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Spiccato: 
1. Conference Superlatives
2. Agility Rings

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119: Beauty in Small Gatherings & Reflecting on the AAPI MEG - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

The teachers are back in town! School is back! Today, the four of us reflect how last year went, how that's affecting us as we go in, and reminding ourselves about our why.

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Spiccato: 
Lunch Bag

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120 Back to School! Hopes for the Year - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Carrie and Tanya chat with Ashley Cuthbertson, the author of "Music as a Vehicle: A Practice Guide to Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching in Today's Music Classrooms"

MTCT #185: Music as a Vehicle, with Ashley Cuthbertson

Joan Li and Rodnalyn Sese join us, talking about their Orff Levels experience this past summer. They also teach at 8 schools to only 2-3 grade levels. How do they pull off Orff in that kind of setting? We talk about that and much more, so come and join us!

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Spiccato: Junk Mail
Round of the Week: Mango

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121: So... How Do You Orff at 8 Schools?! - Chaotic Harmony Classroom

How do you get a class and a school year to run smoothly? Coffee? Shouting? I think not! We have systems in place to help everything run with as few hitches as possible. Marc, Sasha, and Jonathan share what helps their school run clean and efficient. Join us and share your thoughts!

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Spiccato: Crayons

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122: How Are You Implementing Systems to Make the Class Run Smoothly - Chaotic Harmony Classroom

It's everyone's favorite human: Danny McKay! Danny joins the chat and talks about a LOT. What's his journey? How did he become a social media star? Why does he make videos? How can we become advocates of our LGBTQIA+ students? This and SO much more, so do join us!

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Spiccato: CDs!

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123: Full Circle with Danny McKay - Journey, Social Media, Advocacy - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Wait, you use children's picture books in the music classroom? How does that help them learn music? Jamie, Jasmine, and Sasha talk about this very thing! They share their perspective on how it stimulates the learner to become better musicians. What are your favorite children's books? How do you use them in the class? Come join us and share!

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Spiccato: Daily Poetry Book - "Sing a Song of Seasons"

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124: Live, Laugh, Literature - Children's Books in the Music Room - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Carrie talks about her experience taking Orff Schulwerk Level II this past summer. 

MTCT #187: Carrie's Contemplations from Orff Schulwerk Level II

Today, we interview former classroom teacher turned children's author Christine Devane. She just published a book called "Elephant Beach," which is about finding joy and friendship in unexpected places. Christine shares how this story and her upcoming books are about representing characters that aren't shared typically in children's literature: shy kids, grief, etc. She also shares what it was like jumping from being a teacher to an author. Join us!

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Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/elephant-beach-christine-devane/1147288164
Christine's Website: http://christine-devane.com/

Spiccato: Toothbrush

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125: Christine DeVane - Stories for the Soft-Spoken - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Performances can be a dirty word in the general music space and it can be the bloodline of our program. Sasha leads the conversation on how varying Chaotic Harmony members deal with performances/informances, why we do them, and advice we give to others. What are your thoughts on performances? Join us!

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Episode produced by Marc Keehmer

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126: How Do We Plan for Performances? - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Carrie and Tanya talk with Katrina Hedrick about the importance of lifelong learning and professional development in music education.

MTCT #188: Lifelong Learning with Katrina Hedrick

Last year at the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) Conference, Ashley Brown Woodside gave a presentation on movement and animation. One of her final points was this notion that "touch is vital." Today, Ashley joins the conversation to expound on that idea. Why is touch vital? How can we create good accommodations for learners? And SO much more! Join us!

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Spiccato: USB Cable

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127: Ashley Brown Woodside - Touch is Vital - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Today, Genesis, Jamie, and Jonathan explore the challenge of building meaningful connections with hundreds of students in the elementary music classroom(s). We share practical strategies for remembering names, learning our students’ strengths, and making every student feel seen, even when juggling multiple school sites, thousands of students, and limited class time. It gets real out here. So come and join us!

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Spiccato: Sponge

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128: Knowing 700 Names - Building Real Connections in Elementary Music - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Crystal is back! In this heartfelt episode, we catch up with Mrs. Pridmore as she shares what it’s like to step away from full-time teaching after 15+ years in the elementary music classroom. Here, she reflects on the joys and challenges of leaving the classroom, her new role with Guitars in the Classroom supporting general education teachers in bringing music to their students, and what she’s learned about music education from a new perspective. Join us as we talk about identity, transition, legacy, and how the heart of a music teacher continues to make an impact—no matter where the classroom is.

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Spiccato: "How Did I Know?" - Stuart Stotts

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129: Catching Up With Crystal - Life After the Music Classroom - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

What are community schools and how do they pertain, uplift, and bolster music programs? 🎨🎵
Music teacher Leah Nevarez joins us again, this time to explore how community schools, how they enrich the people that live in the neighborhood, their impact on Chula Vista, and how they build partnerships that help music programs thrive. This episode dives into how schools can become community hubs that support the whole child—and the whole artist. Curious to hear more? Join us!

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[Reverse] Spiccato: Vocal Exploration

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130: Building Harmony: Leah Nevarez on How Community Schools Uplift Music and the Arts - CH Podcast

We are continuing our conversation on how can we make our elementary music classrooms more inclusive, compassionate, and representative of every student we teach! This is part two of our episode on the joys and struggles of music education through the LGBTQIA+ lens, hosted by Jamie Jun and Crystal Pridmore, and joined by Danny McKay and Ashtyn Avella!
Did you miss out on last week's episode, don't forget to check that out.

Topics include:
Navigating identity and authenticity as music educators;
Why representation, allyship, and advocacy matter in elementary music;
Practical ways to support LGBTQIA+ students in your classroom.

Join us for an honest and earnest discussion that blends storytelling with actionable advice since inclusive teaching isn’t a trend -- it’s a harmony we build together.

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Spiccato: Fan!

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132: Harmony for All Part 2: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Elementary Music - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Jonathan Seligman (San Diego) and Jasmine Mah (American River) welcome guests Aiko Sakazaki and Frank LaGuardia (Los Angeles)—leaders from Orff chapter boards across California—to unpack the realities of keeping local chapters thriving in a post-COVID world.

We talk about:
• Chapter successes and struggles
• The changing needs of music teachers
• How boards are adapting to 2025
• What’s helping chapters stay active, connected, and sustainable

If you’re a music educator, board member, or Orff enthusiast, this episode offers clarity, ideas, and community. Tune in and connect with what’s really happening in our California Orff world.

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SDAOSA: sdorff.org

Reverse Spiccato: Levels

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133: How Are We Running Orff Chapters in 2025? - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

MTCT #192: A Kodály Meets Dalcroze Conversation with Crystal Henricks

We JUST got back from AOSA's annual Conference -- this time in Lexington, Kentucky. It. Was. A. Blast! All of the Chaotic Harmony Crew was there, communing and learning. Today, all seven of us reflect on our time -- from the various workshops, to the student performance, to Jamie and Crystal's session, to what we hope for AOSA Conferences in the future. Join us!

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134: AOSA 2025 Recap - Connecting in Kentucky - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

We are Kodály inspired elementary music teachers who love to share songs, activities, lessons, and ideas for the music room. Show notes at https://musicteachercoffeetalkpodcast.blogspot.com/

Led by Crystal Pridmore and Jonathan Seligman, conversations between elementary music teachers who explore the joys and struggles of teaching music in public schools.

New tracks tagged #orff