Sing! Dance! Play! is back again this year, live in St. Louis! Join Artie Almeida, Stacy Werner, John Jacobson, and special guests Franklin Willis and Katie Grace Miller in St. Louis for three days of inspiring professional development. Get 15+ hours of engaging instruction, one-year access to recorded sessions, and fresh ideas to energize your music classroom. We talk with Stacy Werner in this episode, learn about her background, and we get a sneak peek at her sessions for this years symposium!...
May 13, 2025•19 min•Season 2025Ep. 1
Music, programs, games, and more! Join Morgan and Carey-Lyn as they talk about the fun new things coming to Musicplay in 2024!
Dec 06, 2023•16 min
Join Denise Gagne as she recaps twenty questions with Morgan McKee from the 2023 Musicplay Live Washington, D.C. sessions!
Nov 22, 2023•17 min
Join us for a webinar with Denise Gagne, where she presents a selection of respectful choral pieces perfect for your Veteran's Day or Remembrance Day ceremonies. Discover a range of choral pieces showcased on MusicplayOnline, spanning from unison to part songs. Denise will also demonstrate simple yet impactful choreography that can be easily incorporated into your performance.
Nov 10, 2023•54 min
As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, join us for the upcoming webinar, "Spooky Sounds and Autumn Activities," hosted by the renowned music educator, Denise Gagne. In this webinar, Denise Gagne will guide you through a collection of imaginative musical activities. We will explore the different activities on MusicplayOnline for your PreK-Middle School students. Join us for "Spooky Sounds and Autumn Activities" and embrace the season. Let's make this autumn unforgettable through music, crea...
Nov 01, 2023•49 min
Are you a music educator looking to create an engaging and dynamic classroom environment? Look no further! This webinar presented by Stacy Werner will equip you with the knowledge and tools to implement effective music centers, catering to diverse learning styles and fostering a student-led exploration of music.
Oct 12, 2023•52 min
Denise Gagne will be presenting this webinar on easy lesson planning ideas for music classes to get you started off on the right foot! Lesson plans will include ideas for elementary music teachers with a variety of training, experience, and backgrounds.
Sep 14, 2023•51 min
Looking for ideas to start your year off? Denise will be sharing some easy ideas to get your students making music while reviewing (or learning!) musical concepts. Get ready to sing, move, create, and play your way to a great first month back in the music class!
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min
How can we even think about summer PD??? I’m tired. You’re tired. Some of you are lucky enough to be DONE! And many of us are going to be going strong until June 30th. You most definitely need some time to completely disconnect from all things school related. In this webinar, Denise will share some ideas that she will be doing this summer to disconnect and reconnect. Watch the webinar on Musicplay Workshops: https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/are-you-tired-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-time-o...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
We have to do them but how do we make it fun and easy for us and for the students? Denise will share some handy tricks and activities she uses to assess without stress. To download the handouts and earn a PD certificate for this webinar please enroll in this webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/how-to-make-year-end-assessments-fun-webinar-with-denise-gagne/
May 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Alphabet song! Denise will share different activities and stories to show how easy it is to integrate literacy into the music classroom. To download the handouts and earn a PD certificate for this webinar please enroll in this webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/choreographed-wiggling-using-music-and-movement-to-teach-early-literacy-webinar-with-denise-gagne/
May 09, 2023•56 min
How many bunnies are too many bunnies? You'll have to check out Bunnies, the Musical by John Jacobson to find out! Join John and Denise as they share different activities and songs in April. To download the handouts and earn a PD certificate for this webinar please enroll in this webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/hop-into-april-with-bunnies-the-musical-and-spring-activities-webinar-with-denise-gagne-and-john-jacobson/
Apr 04, 2023•57 min
March is marching our way so let's shake off the winter blues and start jigging! In this webinar Denise will share with you the different activities that are available for St. Patrick's Day and Earth Day. To download the handouts and earn a PD certificate for this webinar please enroll in this webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/green-is-the-theme-st-patricks-day-and-earth-day-webinar-with-denise-gagne/
Mar 01, 2023•52 min
How do you fit so many great activities into the year's shortest month? By choosing the activities that work for your classroom and leaving out the rest! Denise Gagne will give you an overview of the different activities available on MusicplayOnline for the month of February. To download the handouts and earn a PD certificate for this webinar please enroll in this webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/having-fun-in-the-music-classroom-in-february-valentine...
Feb 14, 2023•54 min
Are you ready for recorders? For many teachers, January is when the students in Grades 3, 4, or 5 start learning to play the recorder. While the recorder may seem like a simple instrument, there are many skills needed to be successful. The recorder is one of the best tools for teaching children to read and play melodies. It’s affordable enough for most students to be able to have one at home. As it becomes possible to teach the recorder again, let’s explore its creative and performance possibili...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr
‘Twas the last week of school and every student was abuzz… Denise Gagne has fun and engaging activities to share that will help get you through the final weeks. To download the handouts and earn a PD certificate for this webinar please enroll in this webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/what-do-i-do-after-the-december-concert-webinar-with-denise-gagne/
Dec 13, 2022•28 min
Nothing quite says “It’s the holidays” like the ringing of bells – unless you’re a music teacher – for us that’s just another Wednesday! Denise Gagne will some great little holiday arrangements for unpitched instruments (including bells!) and some for your older students on the bucket drums. Denise will also share some cool ideas to elevate your concert using blacklight! You won’t want to miss this webinar! To access the handouts and the PD certificate for this session please enroll in the webin...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 3 min
October is here with its own spooky kind of cheer! Denise Gagne and John Jacobson will share spooky activities and a few Halloween ideas. Someone once said “don’t play with your food” but they didn’t say anything about composing! To access the PD certificate and the handout for this session please enroll in the webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/spooky-fun-treats-and-leaves-webinar-with-denise-gagne-and-john-jacobson/
Oct 25, 2022•53 min
Explore the new French resources now available with MusicplayOnline’s in-house language expert, Serge Gingras. In this webinar, we will cover how to access the French song list, units, listening kits, and more! To access the PD certificate and handout for this session please enroll in this webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/french-resources-on-musicplayonline-webinar-with-serge-gingras/
Oct 18, 2022•40 min
The holiday concert in your school is great PR for the entire school! It shouldn’t be up to the music teacher to do all the organizing. Denise Gagne and Stacy Werner will share some different organizational strategies to put together a concert that the whole school can be proud of. To access the handouts and the PD certificate for this session please enroll in the webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/concert-etiquette-and-organization-webinar-with-denise-...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
How far ahead to you plan your programs? We have new options this year from John Jacobson’s JJ&Me site and from Musicplay! You’ll get ideas for Nov. 11th, Holiday Concerts, and Spring Concerts. John Jacobson and Denise Gagne will share their musicals, revues, and great choral pieces for this upcoming season. To access the PD certificate and the handouts for this session please enroll in this webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/new-programs-for-concer...
Sep 16, 2022•55 min
Looking for ideas to start your year off right? Denise will be sharing some excellent ideas to get your students jumping right into making music while reviewing (or learning!) musical concepts. Bring some unpitched percussion to this session and get ready to sing, move, create, and play your way to a great first month back in the music class! To access the PD certificate and the handouts for this webinar please enroll in this webinar on Musicplay Workshops (FREE): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/...
Sep 09, 2022•58 min
Denise Gagne will be presenting this webinar on easy lesson planning ideas for music classes to get you started off on the right foot! Lesson plans will include ideas for Orff specialists, Kodaly specialists, general music teachers, classroom teachers, and subs. To get access to the handout and PD certificate for this session please enroll in the session on Musicplay Workshops (Free): https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/easy-lesson-planning-for-music-classes-with-denise-gagne-webinar/...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Soniya Patel joins us as a special guest for this week’s podcast. Today’s topics include: What do you know about blindness or visual impairment? Types of Visual Impairments Enabling Success in the Music Room Modifications and Adaptations Technology Musicplay Demo Resources All resources mentioned in the podcast can be found at https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/music-room-accommodations-for-students-who-are-blind-or-visually-impaired-webinar-with-soniya-patel/...
Aug 23, 2022•54 min
Originally published March 20th, 2020 Everyone gets sick, or sometimes the weather prevents us from getting to school. We're going to talk today about hand washing, coughing into your elbow, cleaning surfaces, and distance learning!
Mar 20, 2020•8 min
Originally published March 13th, 2020 We’re focusing in on Kindergarten students who are on the autism spectrum, and we want to make sure that your classroom is ready for them, so they too can enjoy the music classroom in a safe and caring way! We’ll be talking about sensory overload, working with fixations, and setting up a routine for success!
Mar 12, 2020•10 min
Originally Published March 6, 2020 This week, we’ve brought in a guest speaker to talk about music therapy in the classroom! Along side my passion for music was a growing desire to be a counselor and use the arts (and music in particular) towards emotional and spiritual healing. I am now completing a masters in counselling psychology, which will allow me to be a music therapist. Music is my life and I want everyone to know how awesome it is.
Mar 05, 2020•36 min
Originally published February 28th, 2020 You’ve been working very hard in the classroom this new year, so let’s shake things up with a fun singing game! In today’s podcast, we review a few great suggestions from the teaching community with some exciting songs that students love! All the songs mentioned can be found on MusicplayOnline, with easy teaching instructions and other fun activities!
Feb 28, 2020•4 min
Originally published February 21st, 2020 Another great community topic we want to highlight and talk to you about! So many teachers out there often have to combine their music classes with different grades, and we want to make sure that students are still learning properly! Thanks to our wonderful community of teachers for their astute advice!
Feb 20, 2020•6 min
Originally posted January 24th, 2020 Join Charis and Carey-Lyn as they review some great teaching submits as submitted by you, the Musicplay teaching community! Some heartwarming moments can sometimes only be found in the classroom!
Jan 27, 2020•13 min
