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Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom109: Remember COVID?? Reflecting on the Past 5 Years - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Where were you when the world shut down? March 13th marks the 5th year anniversary of COVID in the US. Jamie, Jasmine, Jonathan, and Sasha reflect on where they were five years ago, the WILD stories of online learning/teaching, and what they've gained from the pandemic.Don't forget to cast your vote on the Video Game For the Music Class Fantasy Draft (ends March 10 2025): forms.gle/JAvXwWowhPiSFRjJ9Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram and YouTube.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom2025-03-131h 25Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom108: Good Enough is Not Enough for Our Students - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Sasha is back! She shares her story of growing up with a learning disability and how that affects how she approaches teaching.Don't forget to cast your vote on the Video Game For the Music Class Fantasy Draft (ends March 10 2025): forms.gle/JAvXwWowhPiSFRjJ9Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram and YouTube.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroomJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanSasha Stone: @msstonemusicCrystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmoreMarc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_cEmail...2025-03-0659 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 102: AOSA Recap - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Come on and feel the Duh Mwahh! Crystal, Jonathan, and Rodnalyn chat about our experiences on the latest Orff Conference - at Des Moines, IA. We share our thoughts, our favorite sessions, and what we’d love to see from next year. We have some friends from across the country share their thoughts too. Come join us and share YOUR thoughts in the comments.Spiccato: Sleeping BagRound: Viva La MusicaEmail: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mi...2025-01-221h 42Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom101: Creating the Best List of Video Game Music for the Class pt 1 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Let's have some fun! Today, Jonathan and guests from AROSA bring what they think are the best soundtracks from video games that align with the 8 Laban Efforts. Who decides what's the best? YOU DO! (After Part 2 comes out). So listen as we four bring some great video game music to you!Song of the Week: Saeya SaeyaOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram and YouTube.Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroomCrystal Pridmore: @mrs.PridmoreJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman2025-01-221h 07Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 100: Backwards Planning and the Power of Performance in Elementary Music Education - Chaotic Harmony Podcast What is backward planning? How DO you get your students to have something presentable for an audience? And shows are a lot of work… why even put ourselves through all of it? This week, Jon and Crystal tackle how to plan lessons that lead to a performance to be proud of.Spiccato: Wrapping PaperRound: Little Tommy TinkerOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanEmail: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a fin...2024-11-0653 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 99: Fall Break and Jon are Awesome - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we are BACK from fall break. Jon and Crystal recap our vacation adventures. We also celebrate Jon Seligman being named a Music Teacher of Excellence by the Country Music Association! He flew out to Nashville, TN for the awards ceremony. Jon has also been busy here at home attending the MegaArts Conference.Spiccato: Halloween PumpkinRound: Black SocksOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanEmail: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore i...2024-10-231h 02Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 98: What the TK? How Do We Approach Transitional Kindergarten - Ep 98 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Crystal and Jon are back! Today, we discuss TK. Transitional Kindergarten! We talk about what it is (because not all states have it universally), why it is, and how it is. If you teach TK or PreK, or your district is moving that direction, this is an episode for you! Let us know your thoughts!Spiccato: Bean Bag ChairRound of the Week: Laugh Ha Ha!Our Social Media: @CHClassroomCrystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmoreJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanRachel Pac: @rachelpr0filing2024-10-0958 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 96: Back To School ‘24 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Jon and Crystal are back in the classroom and back podcasting for season six! We talk about changes at our schools and our favorite back to school activities and procedures.Spiccato: foam rollerRound of the Week: Follow MeOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, e...2024-09-0451 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomDigging Deeper In Dalcroze & Orff With Olivia Ramirez - Ep 95 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Welcome back! Olivia Ramirez joins the chat, talking about her journey of being an educator and her life-long passion of becoming a better teacher. Her insight is deep - come join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroomCrystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmoreJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanOlivia Ramirez: @ohheyyyoliviaEmail: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comCrystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at www.crystalpridmore.com...2024-09-011h 22Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 94: Level UP with Joshua Block & Betsy Sebring - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Joshua Block & Betsy Sebring, the fabulous AOSA Teacher Educators leading this year’s Chula Vista Level 2 course, join us to share their own music education journey.Spiccato: Stick Unicorn Round of the Week: Derry Ding Dong DasonOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and impl...2024-07-171h 03Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 93: Bye Marc! Again? Season 5 Wrap Up - Chaotic Harmony Podcast We're wrapping up our last school days of the 2023-2024 school year. We share our own traditions and routines for the final classes of the year. AND Marc is back with a big life update!Round of the Week: Summertime by Rob DelGaudioOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.M...2024-06-0554 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 92: Learning Intentions and Success Criteria - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Admin love them, teachers love to hate them. Do those “I can” statements hold any value? Our opinion has evolved over the last few years.Spiccato: bubble wrapRound of the week: Hotaru KoiOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and imple...2024-05-2243 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 91 - What We Wish We Knew as New Teachers - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Funny how most of the lessons we learn as teachers are learned in the School of Hard Knocks. This week we share what we wish we had known as new teachers.Spiccato: Origami paperRound of the Week: Frere Jacqus in a minor keyOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails F...2024-05-0857 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 89: Upper Elementary Solutions (Centers!) Chaotic Harmony Podcast We’ve said it before- our upper elementary students are COMPLETELY different than their lower grade counterparts. We almost have to become a completely different person when we teach 4th-6th graders. What does that look like for us? What are we working on to engage them? Spiccato: What Do You Meme?Round: To Ope Their TrunksWhy are upper graders so different?What happens that makes them so self conscious- puberty, afraid of friends, ego-centric, social media, higher rates of anxietyBUT they are still lit...2024-03-2056 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 88: Holy Behavior Issues, Batman! Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week, Crystal and Jonathan talk about what went well during our winter concerts, what we want to focus on in 2024, and how we can find some joy in our work and personal lives this year. As always, we look into ways we can work more rest and balance into our busy lives.Spiccato: The World’s Smallest ViolinRound of the Week: Bele MamaEpisode 86: Ensembles and General Music- An Impossible Balance?Episode 85 Student Teachers Looking Back & Looking Ahead in 2024 Chaotic Harmony Podcast...2024-03-061h 06Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEquity, Music, and Publishing with F-Flat Books Sarah Gulish - Episode 87 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Dr. Sarah Gulish from F-Flat Books joins Crystal and Jon this week! While at NAMM, we discuss her business, how she strives to uplift differing voices and bring equity to a broken system.Spiccato: Drumstick PensRound of the Week: Grandma MosesOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanF-Flat Books: @fflatbookshttps://fflat-books.com/Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a...2024-03-0459 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomStudent Ensembles and General Music: An Impossible Balance? - Episode 86 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast It’s a common story- one elementary music teacher is expected to teach general music, choir, and instrumental ensembles. This comes with many challenges, and we talk about what that means in our teaching lives. When we strive for excellence, what does that look like when we are stretched too thin?Spiccato: Audience Participation IdeasRound of the Week: Pepperoni Pizza (To the tune of Kookabura)Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman ...2024-03-0446 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 85 Student Teachers Looking Back & Looking Ahead in 2024 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week, Crystal and Jonathan talk about what went well during our winter concerts, what we want to focus on in 2024, and how we can find some joy in our work and personal lives this year. As always, we look into ways we can work more rest and balance into our busy lives.Spiccato: The World’s Smallest ViolinRound of the Week: Bele MamaOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Ema...2024-01-2450 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomThoughts on AOSA 2023 and Flying Cows - Episode 84 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week on Chaotic Harmony, Crystal and Jon catch us up on their teaching lives as well as AOSA Conference! There was a ton to experience and both brought some valuable thoughts and wishes for the future.Song of the Week: "We Are Young" by Eric DozierSpiccato: Solar Powered CalculatorsOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore i...2024-01-221h 05Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 83 - Student Teachers How to Succeed if You are One or Have One - Chaotic Harmony Podcast If you've ever hosted a student teacher, you know it's an exciting challenge to help someone launch into their new career. We talk about the lessons we've learned as we've hosted student teachers, reflect on things we learned when we WERE student teachers, and share our goals for the teachers we host. Round of the Week: Welcome by Avon GillespieSpiccato: Rubber Pig Dog ToyOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @m...2023-09-2043 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEpisode 82 - Season Five Kickoff - Chaotic Harmony Podcast It's a brand new school year! Jon and Crystal have been hard at work and are nearly finished with Quarter 1 in our year-round schools. We catch up on our summers and talk about our goals for the coming school year.Round of the Week: Sneakers by David ThaxtonSpiccato: Plastic SpoonsOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore i...2023-09-0659 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomSummer Break 2023 Episode 81 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Marc is back to talk with Jon and Crystal about how the 2022/2023 school year wrapped up. We talk about some of the challenges we faced individually and as a team this year, and how we need to take the time to rest and dream this summer so we are ready to imagine a new way forward.Round of the Week: ChumbarraSpiccato: drink umbrellasOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA...2023-06-211h 03Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Road Trip: Crystal and Jon Present for ARAOSA Episode 80 Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we talk about our workshop with the American River Orff Schulwerk Association. Crystal and Jon have a Chula Vista flavored take on the Orff process. We break down what that looks like for us in our corner of the world.Round of the Week: Aiken DrumSpiccato: Chip bags and water bottles by ARAOSAOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.c...2023-05-171h 10Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomMake it Better: What We Want to See at NAMM & the CVESD VAPA Festival 79 Chaotic Harmony Podcast This has been a busy week for us! Jon produced the CVESD VAPA Festival with a record 26 schools participating this year. We celebrated elementary bands, choirs, orchestras, Orff ensembles, theater groups, dance groups, digital arts classes, and visual art programs on all across the district. Crystal was sponsored by Save the Music to attend NAMM in Anaheim. We unpack what we learned from both events and what we'd like to see improve in future years.Round of the Week: 30 Purple BirdsSpiccato: Exercise Resistance BandOur Social...2023-05-0356 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomFocus on 4th-6th Grade Episode 78 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders need different things emotionally and academically than Kindergarten-3rd graders. How have their needs changed in the last three years? What can we do as teachers to help them feel safe in the general music space?Spiccato: Ghungroo BellsRound: Sing Sing TogetherOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanEmail: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.Mission T...2023-04-2651 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomCatch Up Episode 76 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Jon and Crystal are back to talk about how things are going in this new quarter. We’ve had new challenges with life and students. How have we changed as teachers, and how do we continue to move forward in our new post pandemic reality?Spiccato: wearable Cajonhttps://lousondrums.com/Round: Hey Ho Nobody HomeOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com2023-03-0144 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomBunker Babies- Why are the Kids Losing it More Than Usual? Episode 74 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Student behaviors everywhere are escalating. Teachers have to deal with more challenges than ever before. This week, we talk about why that is and how we can address it.Spiccato: Silver BellsRound of the Week: Cuddly KoalasOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanEmail: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses l...2023-02-2553 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomWhy Magnet Charts Suck and What Works Better - Episode 75 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast It is harder than ever to figure out how to get students to follow classroom rules and procedures, but we DO know what is not working well. This week, we talk about the old systems that we had in place that did not serve us well and what we are doing better these days.Spiccato: Spot it GameRound of the Week: Lift Ev’ry Voice/ I am the Change partner song (Crystal Pridmore original)Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or Yo...2022-12-1444 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomAOSA Conference 2022 Recap - Episode 73 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we talk about AOSA Conference in Kansas City, and recap sessions from presenters Aaron DeWayne, BethAnn Hepburn, David Thaxton, Rob Amchin, Matthew Stensreud, Victor Lozada, Brandi Waller-Pace, Aaron Williams, Paul Weller, and Drue Bullington. Spiccato: Clothes PinsRound of the Week: Viva la MusicaOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mi...2022-12-041h 10Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomPursuing Excellence with Josh Southard - Episode 72 -Chaotic Harmony Podcast Crystal and Jon welcome Josh Southard, music teacher for Smoky Row Elementary in Carmel, Indiana, and President Elect of the American Orff Schulwerk Association. We talk about how pursuing excellence as an elementary music teacher makes sense, even if the financial incentive is not necessarily there in our profession. We also talk about how excellent Orff Schulwerk process teaching looks easy, but it requires a level of skill that a teacher only truly understands once they begin the journey themselves. Spiccato: Squishy BusesRound of the Week: Come Follow Me2022-11-091h 00Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomEngaging the Disengaged Kiddos - Episode 71 -Chaotic Harmony Podcast Crystal and Jon talk about how to help reach students who don’t easily engage in the lessons offered in music class. How do we get students who give up easily to keep going? How do we help students have fun when learning can be painful? We don’t have lots of solutions, but we do have a few suggestions.Spiccato: Koshi ChimesRound of the Week: For Thy Gracious BlessingsOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Prid...2022-11-0256 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomCatchin' Up on our Systems - Episode 70 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week Crystal and Jon talk about how they’ve processed the 2021/22 school year, and what their goals are for this one. This episode is all about systems, systems, systems!Round of the Week: JawsSpiccato: LevelsOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.Mission Trails Financial provides awa...2022-10-2650 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomShe Looks Like Family: Tiffany Barry On Supporting Teachers of Color -Ep 69- Chaotic Harmony Podcast Tiffany Barry joins us today, talking about an article she wrote for the Orff Echo: "AOSA's Teachers of Color." Today, we talk about her story, teaching being more than just pedagogy, and advocacy for teachers as people. It's a lot and a wonderful talk. Come join us!Round of the Week: "Guten Morgen"Spiccato: Conductor BatonOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter, or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanTiffany Unarce Barry: @barrutiff...2022-10-191h 02Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomHow 2020-21 Wrapped Up with Marc Keehmer - Episode 68 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Jon and Crystal welcome back Marc to talk about how the rest of the school year went, what our plans are for the summer, and what Marc wants to see happen in music education next school year.Round of the Week: "I like to take my time" Fred RogersSpiccato: Rubber ChickensOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan P...2022-10-121h 14Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomDarlene and Nora p2: What Really Is SEL and How Do We Use It? - Episode 67- Chaotic Harmony Podcast We're back! All four of us! Darlene Machacon and Nora Hernandez from Coloring the Melody Podcast are back to chat about... what actually is SEL and how do we use it? We also talk about the standards and cultural representation. The light stuff. Come join us!Round of the Week: "Sitting Here In Traffic"Spiccato: StrawsOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter, or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanEmail: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com2022-10-0841 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomDarlene and Nora p1: How to Be Advocates and Set Boundaries - Episode 66 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Darlene Machacon and Nora Hernandez from Coloring the Melody Podcast join the table! We talk about their backstory, about communal music, about how to set boundaries while being an advocate online, and... a lot more. Too much to fit into one podcast so be sure to check part two next week!Round of the Week: "Let Us Endeavor"Spiccato: Little Tiny ChickOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter, or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman E...2022-10-0855 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomTherapist Michelle Chan on Relationships, Race, and Weird Noises - Episode 65 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Crystal and Jon travel to talk with Michelle Chan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Here, they chat about relationships with the kid at the center: how to create safe spaces and how to address hard topics such as race and trauma.Round of the Week: The Cup SongSpiccato: "My Invisible Bubble""My Invisible Bubble" featured earlier on Episode 52.Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeMichelle Chan: @MichelleChanLMFTCrystal Pridmore: @F...2022-10-0849 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomBeg, Borrow, and Steal Your Way to Great Teaching - Episode 64 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Crystal talks about a blog post she recently published on the ACEMM website in collaboration with Lisa Sempsey. Lisa recalled a conference session she attended as a new teacher in which the presenter encouraged participants to beg, borrow, and steal ideas from other teachers as they grew in their craft.AOSA www.aosa.orgAmerican Orff Schulwerk AssociationThe American Center for Elemental Music and Movement www.acemm.orgRound of the Week: Pan Tal, traditional Korean Folk Song, English Translation by Soyeon Kang and Aimee Curtis PfitznerSpiccato...2022-03-2352 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomElements of a Great Teacher - Episode 63 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Crystal talks about the article she co-wrote with Drue Bullington for the Winter 2022 Orff Echo. She and Jon unpack the content and discuss what makes a great educator.Round of the Week: Join Me in Our Circle, folk song, lyrics Crystal PridmoreSpiccato: DominosDrue Bullington www.druebullington.comAOSA www.aosa.orgAmerican Orff Schulwerk AssociationThe American Center for Elemental Music and Movement www.acemm.orgOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter...2022-03-1649 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomJesse Rogers 2: Bringing Midi into the Classroom - Episode 62 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Jesse is back this week to share in detail his process for creating a collaborative all-school album with his students. How do they take part in the digital audio workshop and learn how to build songs?Round of the Week: Track from Jesse’s Album- Pajamas All the TimeSpiccato: Lego MinifiguresOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a fin...2022-03-0937 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomJesse Rogers 1: The Future of Music Education is NOT Traditional Ensembles - Episode 61 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Jesse Rogers talks about building his music program at a different site than he was working for when we last talked to him in 2019. He is passionate about involving as many students as possible in the music making process, and he’s doing that through music production.Band LabChrome Music LabQuaverRound of the Week: Dynamite! Round from YouTube Channel Musical FuturesSpiccato: Sticky NotesOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or Youtube...2022-03-0253 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomStuff We Didn’t Learn in our Undergrad or Credential Programs - Episode 60 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Our undergrad and credential programs tried to prepare us to enter the classroom, but we both had plenty left to learn when we started teaching. In this episode, we talk about what we wish we had known before we got our full time teaching jobs.Spiccato: ShoeboxRound of the Week: Walking Walking Teaching quarter, eighths, quarter rests, articulationOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com...2022-02-2350 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomAbsences and COVID Protocols and Sub Shortages Oh My! - Episode 59 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we talk about the pile of challenges educators are facing. From large numbers of student absences to staff absences to the sub shortage to changing COVID protocols, this year has lead to an epic teacher struggle. We are here to let you know that we’re right there in it with you, listeners.Spiccato: Shruti BoxRound of the Week: Come to School Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com2022-02-1655 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomJessandra and Leah Part 2 - Episode 58 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Jessandra and Leah are back to talk about the challenges they have faced this school year and the joys that keep them going. They also share words of wisdom for people entering their first year teaching this next school year.Spiccato: Butterfly/ TidePool NetsRound of the Week: Frog in the BogOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at M...2022-02-0948 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomJessandra And Leah Part 1- When Your 1st Year Teaching Is Online - Episode 57 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Jessandra and Leah join us this week to talk about starting their teaching careers in 2021 after experiencing student teaching during distance learning due to COVID quarantine. We learn how these passionate teachers decided to make music education their professional paths.Spiccato: Rice PaddleRound of the Week: Love RoundOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.2022-02-0245 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomThe 3 Layers of Culture - Episode 56 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we talk about Zaretta Hammond's ideas about the 3 layers of culture and how to be a culturally responsive teacher when you teach hundreds of kids.Spiccato: Magic WandRound of the Week: The Birthday RoundOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.Mission Trails Financial provides a...2022-01-2634 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomBack to the Basics - Episode 55 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we answer a listener email about our daily classroom practices.We get into how they have changed, especially since coming back from distance learning. We mention the books Lazlo Learns Recorder by Vicky Weber and Fluent Forever by Gabriel Wyner.Spiccato: Magic BagRound of the Week: A Round is a Circle Tom ChapinOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com2022-01-1942 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomProcessing Stress and Overwhelm - Episode 54 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we dig more into the root causes of burnout. We talk about Brene Brown's book Atlas of the Heart and her compilation of the research about Stress and Overwhelm and how they specifically correlate to music educators teaching in this post lockdown reality.Spiccato: Toilet PlungerRound of the Week: This Pretty Planet by John Foster and Tom ChapinOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanEmail...2022-01-1246 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomWinter Wrapup 2021 - Episode 53 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we talk about Jon and Crystal’s plan to put on a winter showcase.  It’s not virtual, but it’s not entirely in person either.  We also discuss what things we plan to keep or change here in the “after times.”Spiccato: Cotton BallsSong of the Week: Mrs. Pridmore’s Snowball Scarf SongOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBr...2021-12-1539 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomBurnout Resistance and SEL - Episode 52 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we talk about Jon and Crystal’s plan to put on a winter showcase.  It’s not virtual, but it’s not entirely in person either.  We also discuss what things we plan to keep or change here in the “after times.”Spiccato: Cotton BallsSong of the Week: Mrs. Pridmore’s Snowball Scarf SongOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanEmail: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmor...2021-12-0841 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomAOSA Conference 2021 - Episode 51 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we hear how 2021’s AOSA conference went for Jon. He loved the focus on cultural responsibility and social justice in the classroom--from Doug Goodkin’s session on Joy, Jazz, and Justice to the powerful session on Japanese American Internment through song and movement with the Inoyue sisters. Do listen to hear how these powerful ideas can be utilized in the classroom.Spiccato: Electric CandleSong of the Week: Your Name is a Song by Jon SeligmanOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or Yout...2021-12-0139 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomClassroom Management During a Pandemic - Episode 50 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast In this episode, Crystal & Jon talk about what teachers need to really thrive in their workplace. From physical to emotional and everything in between, the need teachers have are wide ranging and vary in different geographic and professional environments. Spiccato: Dinosaur Dance by Sandra BoyntonRound of the Week: Song Rocky Mountain and Walking HomeOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com2021-11-241h 02Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomThe One Where Mark Says Goodbye - Episode 49 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast It's August! It's a new school year! And this is Marc's last episode as he's taken the position of Chula Vista's Visual and Performing Arts coordinator. In this episode, we reflect on the many transitions happening, on how we we're getting old and don't understand Zoomer memes, on what it means to be getting mature in the profession, and we look to what is to come during this new season and new year. There's a lot of laughs as well. Come join us!Round of the Week: "Come My Friends"2021-09-011h 01Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomAnticipations for the Coming Year 2021 - Episode 48 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This whole year, Chula Vista VAPA has been in distance learning. I'm sure many of you music teachers have been in the same. This week, we talk about what we anticipate as things come back in. After over a year of seeing us only on computers, how are we going to bring kids back into the analog classroom? Do things change? How do we navigate the parameters? We tackle all this, so join us!Spiccato: A magazineSong of the Week: "The Greeting Song"Our Social Media...2021-06-0340 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomWhat do General Music Teachers Actually Do - Episode 47 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast We get it. We’re music teachers. We understand what we do and we understand our value. But to outsiders, it’s hard to define what we do. After all, it just looks like we’re only having fun. So what do music teachers do and how specifically do we help grow children? Crystal, Marc, and Jon dig deep into this discussion. Join us!Song of the Week: "Gak Goon Went the Little Green Frog"Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeMarc...2021-05-1940 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomCovid is Clearing, How We Doing?- Episode 46 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast It's May. At least in California, COVID is easing up. So let's check in! In this episode, Crystal, Jon, & Marc reflect on how we've been the past three months, discuss how COVID has provided opportunities for confidence to grow, and what do we want to use when we eventually go back in person. Join us!Song of the Week: "Follow Me"Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeMarc Keehmer: @mrKeehmerCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman 2021-05-0543 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomWhat Support Do Teachers Need to Pull this off - Episode 45 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast In this episode, Crystal, Jon, & Marc talk about what teachers need to really thrive in their workplace. From physical to emotional and everything in between, the need teachers have are wide ranging and vary in different geographic and professional environments.  Song of the Week: "Johnny Grim" lesson by Mr. DelGaudiohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljXXJ8BO4fk&ab_channel=MrDelGaudioMr DelGaudio's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQYWaG448hPsGO13simiMsAOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on I...2021-04-2155 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomWhat Do We Do About Concert Season - Episode 44 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast In this episode, Crystal, Jon, & Marc talk about how each of them is handling concerts during this year of distance learning. They also examine patterns of behavior in their personal and professional lives that they want to change.Song of the Week: "The Leaf Man" round by Crystal PridmoreOur Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeMarc Keehmer: @mrKeehmerCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pri...2021-03-1656 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomManju Durairaj - Episode 43 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast In this episode, Marc, Crystal, and Jon talk with Manju Durairaj about a wealth of topics—from cultural responsiveness to appreciation vs. appropriation to using technology in a 21st century music room, to teachers creating content and materials relevant to their classroom. Join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeManju Durairaj: @manjudurairajMarc Keehmer: @mrKeehmerCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanEmail: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Fin...2021-03-1658 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomThoughts for the Year - Episode 42 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast In this episode, Marc, Crystal, and Jon share a nugget of wisdom as well as an activity they're experimenting for this trying year. It's different year. A weird one. But all three share insights from a different perspectives to ensure our community that we don't go too far one way.Song of the Week: "This Land is Your Land"Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeMarc Keehmer: @mrKeehmerZoe Kumagai: @msKumagaiCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligmanEmail: c...2021-03-1654 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomDavid Frego - Episode 41 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast-MP3 In this episode, Crystal, Jon, Zoe & Marc talk to Dr. David Frego about creating a culture of movement in the classroom through Dalcroze Eurhythmics. This episode was recorded in March 2020 before the COVID shutdown.Song of the Week: "The Scat Song" or "The Doo Doot Round"Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeMarc Keehmer: @mrKeehmerZoe Kumagai: @msKumagai Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comBr...2020-10-2155 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomNew School Year - Episode 40 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast-Podcast Audio-1 In this episode, Crystal, Jon, & Marc talk about the 2020/2021 school year. We check in with each other on how teaching is going, and how distance learning isn't perfect, and we as teachers need to show ourselves a little bit of grace. Song of the Week: Casillas Elementary Alumni Choir present Switchfoot's "Float"Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeMarc Keehmer: @mrKeehmerZoe Kumagai: @msKumagai Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman 2020-09-2547 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomMelissa Salguero - Episode 39 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast In this episode, we talk with Melissa Salguero, an incredible music educator at P.S.48 Joseph R. Drake Elementary School in the South Bronx.  She has built the music program from the ground up and has raised over $200,000 for her music program. Salguero was honored as the Lincoln Center Arts Teacher of the Year in 2013. In 2014, after P.S. 48 suffered a break-in, Salguero was invited to represent the school on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." She was named the Grammy Music Educator Award Recipient in 2018.We speak with Melissa about br...2020-06-101h 28Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomOndrya Leavitt - Episode 38 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast Ondrya Leavitt has been teaching in our district long enough to see music programs come and go along with changes in funding. Her story is one of a teacher who knows how to pivot when things change. Learn from how she takes care of her physical and mental wellbeing while being an excellent teacher.  Spiccato: Antique Fan PullRound of the Week: Here I Sit and Wait for Youtags: music education, iron man, marathons, fit teachers, band, flute, boundaries for teachers, ORFOur...2020-06-0347 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomChrista Crawford Valency - Quarantined Chaos - Ep37 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast In this episode Christa Crawford Valency, music teacher at Discovery Charter School, joined us. We talked about how Christa’s teaching career has interwoven with Zoe & Marc, how having a strong community really is so important and how as a teacher we need to remind ourselves and our students that “we can do hard things.”Spiccato: Bag of Colored PencilsQuarantine Song of the Week: Count On Me Our Social Media: @CHClassroomFind Us on Instagram, Twitter or YoutubeMarc Keehmer: @mrKeehmerZoe K...2020-05-271h 08Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomLauren Shelton - Where Do Go From Here? - Quarantined Chaos - Ep 36 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we have back with us, the best Arts Administrator in the World, Lauren Shelton. Lauren is the coordinator of visual and performing arts in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. We talked about the realities facing arts educators now and in the future advocating why are the arts important, and taking care of the social and emotional needs of ourselves and the people around us.  Spiccato: BlanketRound of the Week: My Bed is a BoatOur Social Media: @CHClassroomMarc Keehmer: @mrKeehmer2020-05-2050 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomNoelle Vitor on Mental Health - Quarantined Chaos 5 - Ep_ 35 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast-MP3 In this week’s episode Crystal, Jon, Marc and Zoe talk to therapist Noelle Vitor about trauma and strategies to cope with the anxiety we are all living with daily. She has great insight from a brain science perspective for us to process the change and uncertainty we are facing. She recommends "The Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook," which you can download for free here:https://thewellnesssociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Anxiety-Workbook.pdfQuarantine Round of the Week: Zoe 'Here I Sit and Wait for You'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rul7DFPs...2020-05-1357 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomVictoria Boler - Quarantined Chaos 4 - Ep34 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week, Victoria Boler joins us to talk about how to prioritize content and speak to administrators during distance learning. While none of us have landed on a system that feels perfect quite yet, we are slowly finding practices that work for our schools.  Quarantine Song of the Week: Crystal sings Woody Guthrie’s “Pick it Up”Spiccato: What have you found around your house to make homemade instruments to show your students?https://victoriaboler.com/https://www.instagram.com/victoriaboler/Our Social...2020-05-061h 06Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomImposter Syndrome Quarantined Chaos 3 - Episode 33 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast In this week’s episode Crystal, Jon, Marc and Zoe realize that it has been over forty days since they started sheltering-in-place. They check-in with each other, distance learning/teaching about the realness of Imposter’s Syndrome.Quarantine Round of the Week: Marc ‘I Got a Letter’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rul7DFPszkSpiccato: Find things to use in your house for rhythm sticks in 30 secondsThe Artist’s Way by Julia CameronShout out to Russel NadalOur So...2020-04-2951 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomQuarantined Chaos 2 - Episode 32 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast It’s now Week 4 since we’ve been sheltered-in-place and our second update on how we’re coping with being in quarantine. Each of us gives 2 stars and 1 wish: 2 things we’re enjoying and 1 thing we wish was different—from the personal life to the world outside.Spiccato: ChalkFeature of the Week: SevensIn the end of the episode, we gave out some shoutouts to groups, charities, and organizations that are reaching outside themselves and helping those in need during this time of crisis. Please check them out!2020-04-221h 08Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomQuarantined - Episode 31 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week we're not letting social distancing from stopping us! Join us on a Zoom meeting as we talk about navigating distance learning, share our struggles with virtual choir creations, and our attempts at reaching our students during the pandemic.   Spiccato: Find a drum!Round of the Week: Morning Has ComeOur Social Media: @CHClassroomMarc Keehmer: @mrKeehmerZoe Kumagai: @msKumagaiCrystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPAJonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman [Twitter/Instagram]Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.comWe...2020-04-1557 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony ClassroomCoping with COVID-19 and Coronavirus - Episode 30 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast COVID-19 has hit us all in multiple ways. In this episode, we talk about how it has affected us as music teachers and individuals, how we plan to cope with it all, and what we intend to do for ourselves and the community abroad. We are all suffering together, so join in the conversation. Spiccato: Toilet Paper Round of the Week: Alleluia #COVID #COVID19 #CoronaVirus19 #RemoteLearning #MusicEducation #MusicEd #MusEd #Advocacy #ConcertSeason #SelfCare #Pandemic #ElementaryMusic Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Marc Keehmer: @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai: @msKumagai Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman [Twitter/Instagram] Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom...2020-03-1847 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom032 A Day in the Life - Episode 29 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast This week, Marc, Zoe, Jon, and Crystal take you along for the ride as they teach. You'll hear their real time thoughts as they experience a normal teaching day, deal with challenges, lead concerts, and talk to parents. Spiccato: Giant Dice Round of the Week: Companero Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Marc Keehmer: @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai: @msKumagai Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman [Twitter/Instagram] Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education and implementation for individuals and businesses looking...2020-03-1128 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom31 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 28: Steve Pandis This week, Feaster music educator Steve Pandis shares his unique story. Going from being a touring professional musician to in the classroom, Steve shares the importance of having fun. You don’t neglect the theory and the hard stuff, but you still have fun. Spiccato: Toy Skateboard Round of the Week: I Love the Mountains Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Marc Keehmer: @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai: @msKumagai Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman [Twitter/Instagram] Steve Pandis: @mrpandismusic Email: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Tr...2020-03-0451 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom30 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 27: Impact vs. Intent- Problematic Music This week, we wrestle and discuss the hard topic: what do you do with music that has words and themes stemmed from racist backgrounds? Do we dig our heels and stick with it? Do we just change the words? Or do we stop and choose different songs? Why ought we need to consider different songs? There are so many questions that we tackle and address gracefully. Aimee Curtis Pfitzner comes in as a guest to share her thoughts on the topic as well. This is hard topic and we want to hear your thoughts—no matter where you stand. https://ww...2020-02-261h 00Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom29 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 26: Jesse Rogers This week, we interview Mister Rogers—Jesse Rogers! Jesse shares his journey, from middle/high school to elementary, the changes between the differing educational styles, and what we have to learn from each other. Spiccato: Toothless Round of the Week: Dona Nobis Pacem Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiducia...2020-02-191h 01Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom28 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 25: Teaching Through Life Transitions Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 25: Teaching Through Life Transitions-MP3 Life happens during teaching. In this episode, we talk about the hard moments of life that we had to wrestle with amidst wrestling. Some partitioned our feelings. Some leaned in. Spiccato: Octopus Toy Round of the Week: The Bell Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate t...2020-02-1243 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom027 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 24: Caitlin Mehta This week, we interview Caitlin Mehta, a new CVESD music teacher. Here, she shares her narrative of teaching in Canada, traveling around the world, and how El Sistema has vastly affected how she teaches. Spiccato: Slinky Round of the Week: Chairs to Mend Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduc...2020-02-0548 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom026 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 23: The Emotional Cycle of Planning a Concert If you hold concerts, you know how it is. There’s a cycle of emotions as you start from planning the concert to the end—and it’s a rollercoaster from point A to B. This week, we talk about our experience tackling the cycle and what we’ve learned over the year. Spiccato: Cotton balls Round of the Week: Goodnight to You All Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Fin...2020-01-2954 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom025 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 22: Maya Diaz This week, interview with Maya Diaz, one of the first music teachers in Chula Vista. Here, Maya shares her story on perseverance, building multiple music programs, and the importance of being present. Spiccato: Shoe string Round of the Week: C-O-F-F-E-E Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduciary, the financ...2020-01-2242 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom024 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 21: Planning Planning can be overwhelming when you teach 14 classes and 7 grade levels- or more! How do you organize your schedule, routine, and still make time to reflect and grow in your teaching? Crystal, Hans, and Zoe talk about what has worked or not over their careers. Spiccato: stretch and share Round of the Week: Peace Round Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education and implem...2020-01-1547 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom023 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 20: Hans Chamberlain Hans Chamberlain shares his story of growing up in Chula Vista, teaching music on his own for many years, and helping to grow the CVESD music program to its current form. He grew up in a musical family and had many music opportunities outside of school. He's excited to provide access to in-school music opportunities for his students now. He shares some of his ideas for growing programs from the ground up and maintaining a work/life balance. Spiccato: Magnatiles Round of the Week: The Leaves Turn Gold in the Fall Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @Finn...2019-12-1859 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom022 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 19: AOSA Conference Diversity & Inclusion One of the main themes of this year's AOSA Conference was diversity and inclusion. This is a huge topic that we are discussing honestly and imperfectly in this episode. What does diversity and inclusion look like in our classrooms, curriculum, leadership organizations, and counties? We touch on the types of inclusion and diversity issues that have touched us directly, and hash out our ideas for continuing this work in the future. Spiccato: Sasha's tiny djembe! Round of the Week: Chaotic Harmony Theme Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai...2019-12-1143 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom021 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 18: AOSA Conference Debrief Jon Seligman, Crystal Pridmore, and Sasha Stone share memories and experiences from the 2019 AOSA Professional Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. 8 CVESD music teachers shared a house for the weekend, and many new friends were made! From ukulele jams in the living room to family dinners to incredible conference sessions, this weekend was one that will stay with us for many years. We called in Marc Keehmer, Zoe Kumagai, and Sandra Camarena as they were on the road for Thanksgiving break to share their thoughts as well. Spiccato: Movement Card Giveaways from the ACEMM booth at AOSA Conference Round...2019-12-041h 00Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom020 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 17: Self Care for Teachers Teachers take care of everyone else first and often neglect their own care. Today we tackle the subject and share openly about our own struggles to find balance and peace while managing the ups and downs of teaching hundreds of students. Spiccato: Stretching and sharing how self care over fall break worked for us Round of the Week: The Star Wars round! Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see mor...2019-11-2049 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom019 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 16: Victoria Boler Victoria Boler (wemakethemusic.org) shares her journey into becoming an elementary music teacher, and her method to educating her parents and administrators about the value of music education. She shares practical tips for planning lessons, performances, and assessments, and we have plenty of great laughs along the way! Be sure to visit her website to find her resources, many of which are offered free of charge. Spiccato: Yarn/ pom moms Round of the Week: “Little Bitty Man” Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmony...2019-11-131h 04Chaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom018 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 15: Classroom Management Classroom management looks different for a music teacher with hundreds of students than it does for a general ed teacher with 20-30. How do you create a warm, safe, well managed music classroom when you process hundreds of students through the classroom every single week? Using a combination of different classroom management systems, keeping the focus on teacher/student relationship as much as possible, using humor when appropriate, managing our own stress, and drilling routines have lead to more organized environments for us. We hope you can take something valuable for your own classroom. Spiccato: “We are the Dinosaurs” by Laur...2019-11-0655 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom017 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 14: Sandra Camarena Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Sandra - @otaymusic Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom In today’s episode we spoke with former general classroom teacher of 29 years turned general music teacher for the past 4 years. We talked about growing up on the US-Mexico border, singing in musicals about desegregation, the secret lives of opera singers, and the pure magic of teaching music. Spiccato: large comb & baby wipes Round of the Week: Round Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of...2019-10-3054 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom016 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 13: Arts Integration Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @mrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Marc and Crystal have been working in their schools towards arts integration for the past 2 years. What is arts integration, how is it different from arts enhanced curriculum, and how can we help build unity with general education teachers? Round of the Week: Old Abram Brown - Benjamin Britten Spiccato: Dollar store microphone Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pr...2019-10-2353 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom015 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 12: Sasha Stone We are four San Diego music educators coming together to discuss joys and challenges of working in a classroom. Come join us! Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA & @MrsPridmore Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom This week, Crystal Zoe and Lowri (good friend/former guest) sat down in the Pridmore living room to chat with @msStonemusic. Sasha Stone is a percussionist and Orff Certified educator. Sasha teaches at Richland Elementary in the San Marcos Unified School District. We talked about unearthing ancient Orff instruments, connecting...2019-10-1638 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom012 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 09: Growing Pains Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony: @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Description: Round of the Week: Spiccato: Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" www.pridmoria.com www.facebook.com/pridmoria 2019-09-1142 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom011 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 08: Social Media Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony: @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom This week we talk about social media, primarily Twitter and how we use it as an advocacy tool for our schools. Twitter allows all stakeholders a glimpse of what happens in our classroom. From these glimpses, people can see that the #artsmatter and how #mused is extremely vital to the education of a child. Our students create some pretty spectacular things, so we showcase their talents and growth! Round of the Week: A Ram Sa...2019-09-0432 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom010 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 07: Zoe Kumagai Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony: @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom This week's episode zooms in on Zoe Kumagai, general music and strings teacher at Rosebank Elementary in Chula Vista, CA. Zoe talks about sneaking a double bass into her mom's living room, inspirational days in Detroit, her fascination with the El Sistema music education model and starting out a career in Chula Vista. Some of the amazing partners who make her work possible are: Judy Pine at West Music, Vh1 STM, the San Dieg...2019-08-2831 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom009 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 06: Collaboration Concert Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony: @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom This week we talk about the Chula Vista Elementary School District Collaborative Concert. How we went from thinking we'd have 40 kids and family members singing together around the rug at the library to accidentally flooding the library with over 200 people, how the concert exploded to over 800 kids and family members by the following year, and how we foster a sense of collaboration over competition in our partnership together. We believe that we only mak...2019-08-2134 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom008 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 05: Jon Seligman Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony: @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom In this episode, Jonathan Seligman shares his back story: how the band Switchfoot came to invite his choir to sing at the Bro-Am, how his high school band director Tamara Paige's passion influenced his teaching philosophy, and what success looks like in his classroom. Round of the Week: Mister Moon Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" www.pridmoria.com www.facebook.com/pridmoria 2019-08-1435 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom007 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Episode 04: Orff Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony: @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom This week, the team talks about Orff Schulwerk, how it differs from traditional styles of teaching music, how we discovered this teaching process, and how it has transformed our classrooms on a daily use. Round of the Week: Come Follow Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" www.pridmoria.com www.facebook.com/pridmoria 2019-08-0745 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom004 Chaotic Harmony Podcast ep01 Interview: Crystal Pridmore Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Marc Keehmer -@mrKeehmer Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom In this episode, Crystal shares her back story, we explore uses for a giant model of a human jaw and toothbrush in the music classroom, and sing a really oddball round that left Mrs. Pridmore's kids scratching their heads. Round of the Week: Outside of a Dog Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" www.pridmoria.com www.facebook.com/pridmoria 2019-07-2436 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom003 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Prelude Interview: Lauren Shelton Follow Us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony Classroom — @CHClassroom Lauren Shelton — @VAPA_CVESD VH1 Save the Music — @VH1SaveTheMusic Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Chula Vista Elementary School District is the largest elementary school district California. 5 years ago, there were no full time music or arts teachers in the district. All of that changed when Lauren Shelton began her work in the district. In just 5 years, she has brought more than 90 full time VAPA (Visual And Performing Arts) to serve the children in CVESD. In this episode, you will learn what led to the...2019-07-1250 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom002 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Prelude Introduction On Episode 0, we interview Lauren Shelton, the Visual and Performing Arts coordinator at Chula Vista Elementary School District—the cause of how the district went from 0 to 90+ arts teachers in only 5 years! To find the rest of the episode here! https://youtu.be/2rJHNwHmG8o Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Lauren Shelton — @VAPA_CVESD VH1 Save the Music — @VH1SaveTheMusic Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" www.pridmoria.com www.facebook.com/pridmoria 2019-07-1202 minChaotic Harmony ClassroomChaotic Harmony Classroom001 Chaotic Harmony Podcast Teaser We are four San Diego music educators coming together to discuss joys and challenges of working in a classroom. Come join us! Follow us on Twitter! Chaotic Harmony — @CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore — @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman — @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer — @mrKeehmer Zoe Kumagai — @msKumagai Website: https://www.chaoticharmonyclassroom.com Instagram: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Facebook: @chaoticharmonyclassroom Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" www.pridmoria.com www.facebook.com/pridmoria 2019-07-1200 min