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Teacher’s Requests Leads To Good News/Bad News! (Lol)

Teacher’s Requests Leads To Good News/Bad News! (Lol)

May 23, 2025 | Activities, Teachers

Hearing from teachers is so motivating and inspirational. But in this case, it could lead to the teacher’s demise! A huge surprise to your students, imagine their shock as you get swallowed by a boa constrictor right before their eyes!

More info coming soon on the drawing to win a free Jungle Beat Boa Constrictor/Caterpillar/Worm body bag!

 

Available now! Here is the requested piano accompaniment sheet music and recordings (with and without vocals) for I’m Being Swallowed by a Boa Constrictor from Jungle Beat.

Other requests! The deadline to save $100 on my 3 day Redondo Beach course has been extended to June 1. And you can connect with teachers interested in sharing a room at the conference hotel or other options near the beach at this new Facebook discussion group and by replying to this email!

 

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SMU is a wonderful option in July!

Hope to make music with you soon!

Lessons With The Most Loved Modern Folk Song, For Babies-Adults

Lessons With The Most Loved Modern Folk Song, For Babies-Adults

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.

 

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Here are the ostinatos I use to accompany our recorders and voices.

Hope to see you at my professional development course in June or July!

Rainforest Frog Lesson Video and a Special Theme Pack!

Rainforest Frog Lesson Video and a Special Theme Pack!

Aug 13, 2024 | Music Teaching Videos

It’s a theme within a theme! Here’s a Rainforest Frog Theme Pack for singing, moving, playing and creating in the jungle.

Check out a few teaching tips in this video!

The Rainforest Frog Pack includes:

  • Five Speckled Frogs felt set, background and 5 frogs (felt board available separately)
  • Frog and lily pad cutout manipulatives*
  • 10 plastic froggies in a variety of colors*
  • 2 beautiful wooden frog guiros with wooden striker (high and low voices!)*
  • 2 storybooks: Jump Frog Jump, Froggy Learns to Swim
  • 1 digital download lesson plan for Froggy Learns to Swim
  • 1 frog mini puppet

*Exclusive product not sold in the Music Rhapsody store

 

While supplies last, The Rainforest Frog Theme Pack is available for $73.99 without the book/CD, or $104.99 with the book/CD.

MEMBERS! Use your Music Box Discount Code!

Not a member? Please join us!

If you want one, JUMP on it! There’s a limited number. If you purchase, email jane@musicrhapsody.com to receive the lesson plan download.

GATHERING DRUM SALE!!!

If you happen to be in New York City on July 11, there will be a barely used 40-inch drum for sale!

This brand-new shiny drum will be used at my NYC Teacher Training July 9-12, and will be for sale at a special price of $594 (discounted price was $849 plus $139 shipping), but must be picked up at the training site on July 11.

There’s a few spots left! Come play with us!

Watch a couple gathering drum activities!

 

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