May 23, 2025 | Activities, Teachers
Movies, series, Broadway, and commercials have included this popular folk song that goes back to South African singer Solomon Linda and a list of artists who came later.
From using the parachute, playing 3 ways with rhythm sticks, ukulele lessons, Orff orchestrations and recorder playing, this hit for singalongs offers challenges and creativity for all levels of abilities.
This has also been my favorite singalong to end the Jungle Beat themed concert.
Here’s a playlist showing a variety of ways this song has brought joy to all ages.
Members: the music, recordings, lesson plans, Orff Orchestration, concert plans, program for parents, lyric sheet for Jungle Beat including this song, see Big Kids, Young Musicians Module 4. This is also great for a summer session!
Nonmembers: I hope you consider membership and join the fun! Enjoy a 7 day visit of the curriculum including activity videos from my studio classes, and concert videos.
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
I can’t believe most of us are in Module 4 now! I know I say this about ALL the modules, but this has so many of my favorites!
The past month or so, the amazing butterfly migration here in Southern California made me smile because The Butterfly is in Module 4! Here’s some Young Musicians (remember, I only have permission to video my studio class, not my elementary schools, so these little sweeties come after school once a week).
And just in case you are curious… the reason we had millions of butterflies is because we had a very unusual amount of rain, which helped produce tons of flowers, thus millions of butterflies came to visit! Happy Spring!
Non-members can find the “Butterfly Song” in our Jungle Beat Book/CD and Concert Plan.
Movement with scarves and unpitched instruments are all part of the creative process.
Here are some Orff ideas!
MEMBERS – Remember you always have access to:
- Online Training
- The latest training book and any new videos/music
- All recordings for lessons – this is MR members only
- Videos of every activity
- 25-40 lessons in 8 age groups are available
- Half price to return to live training
- Members Only Store – CDs/digital downloads/KITS
- Music Box AND access to Lynn and staff whenever you need it!
- Free Concert Plans if you have finished the one in Module 4
Tell a teacher friend about live and online training! If they join, you both get a free download. And for YOU, that could be a FREE MODULE!
