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Winter Music Video Playlist

Hi, everyone.  Long time, no see. :)

One of my most enjoyable routines with my older music groups is to start with a short music video.  In some way or another, it relates to the activity of the day or current events, and is an opportunity to practice a leisure skill that is also more age-appropriate for my tweens and teens than a hello song. 

And now, since we are just returning to school this week from our winter break, we are practicing a lot of our routines and procedures, and need a variety of music to use for our activities.  So, I created a playlist on YouTube and let students choose which song to start class with, and then also, which songs to use as we practice handing out, collecting, and cleaning instruments.  This helps increase motivation and engagement. 

Ann Marie's Winter Music Video Playlist

I am constantly adding to it, so it will grow over time.  I hope you bookmark it and can use it in your classes and groups!  The songs are all appropriate for schools, and there are a wide variety of genres, from classical to dubstep. :) Enjoy!

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