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Teaching is a busy endeavor. Learn how to be a good pedagogue; lesson plan; email parents; message staff. Do you still have time to make music yourself? Is music still your creative outlet? Is it important to still be creative as a teacher? We ask this and more, so come and join us! ~~ Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jamie Jun: [email protected] Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @heeeymarc ~~ Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

AI. ChatGPT. Copilot. Grok. You fill in the blanks -- or rather let them fill it for you. Does artificial intelligence have a place in our classrooms? We have a massive group today to talk about a massive topic. What are your thoughts? Come and join us! ~~ Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Crystal Pridmore: @crystal.pridmore Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: [email protected] Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @heeeymarc Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic ~~ Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

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The entire Chaotic Harmony Family is back! Today, we share a small glimpse of what we're doing our learning spaces, or, if we may, a Day in the Life. Some people kinda cheat, though. Want to share how your day in the life of your classroom? Feel free to reach out! ~~ Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Crystal Pridmore: Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: [email protected] Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @heeeymarc Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic ~~ Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Jamie, Jasmine, and Jonathan reflect on what they've learned on mentorship -- from being a mentee, to being a mentor, to seeking guidance after institutionalized learning. It's a never-ending fountain of knowledge! ~~ Spiccato: Copy Paper Polybands ~~ Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Jamie Jun: ms. [email protected] Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour ~~ Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Today's episode, Aaron Keane joins the conversation! Another amazing young teacher at six sites. Six!! He shares about how he became a music teacher and the ethos he wishes to give his students as a teacher. It's a fun conversation, so join us! ~~ Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman Aaron: @aaron.plays.piano ~~ Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Today, Jonathan and Marc talk about books we are reading and how they are helping us shape us as individuals who work in music education. Mainly (without giving spoilers), its simply helping us become less rigid and less likely to be stuck in our ways. What books are you reading?? ~~ Books featured: Marc's selections: "Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect" by Will Guidara "Private Music Lessons: A Manual for Teachers" - Colleen M. Conway Jonathan's selections: "Classroom Confidential: Hilarious and Heartfelt Tales from the Music room" - anthology of authors, published by Mixolydian Books (a part of F-Flat Books) "As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America’s Public Schools" - David I. Backer ~~ Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman⁩ Marc: @heeeymarc ~~ Round of the Week: Happy Birthday! ~~ Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

We're nearing the end of review season! Leah Nevarez joins us again to share about her experience at NAMM, the National Assocation of Music Merchants. She shares the amazing bits as well as the disappointing pieces from a music educator's perspective. Join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman⁩ Leah: @metzlipapalotl; [email protected] Round of the Week: "Oh How Lovely Is the Evening" Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Matthew Trevino joins the chat! You know him -- the fun, TikTok sensational, 2x CMA Music Teacher of Excellence, 5x GRAMMY Music Teacher Quarterfinalist elementary music teacher from San Antonio, Texas! This episode, he shares about his journey, how he began creating videos for social media, and his thoughts on impostor syndrome. Come and join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Matthew Trevino: @mr.trevino_themusicman Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Jasmine and Jamie are back to talk about everyone's favorite California Music Education Conference! That's right! CASMEC! There were some great sessions, but there were also some very odd choices. Were there too many sponsors? Are there still sessions that are culturally inappropriate? Will Chaotic Harmony show themselves next year? Join us and find out! People featured: Natasha Thurmon Dr. Emma Joy Jampole Nikka C Gaddi Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Jamie Jun: ms. [email protected] Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Two teachers. One music room. Does that work? We talk to Athena Reyes and Brittany Case on this topic, two elementary music teachers from Orange County, CA. In short, their answer is yes! But how they get there is just as chaotic as our podcast. Do listen and let us know if you have a partner teacher yourself as a music educator! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Round of the Week: "Why Shouldn't My Goose?" Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Athena Reyes: @athenamreyes; [email protected] Brittany Case: @musically.ms.case; [email protected] Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

In 2021, Jonathan witnessed one of the most powerful music education workshops he's ever attended. Led by Mika Inouye, Sarah Mano Inouye, Mei Li Inouye, and Seidi Inouye, these four taught music educators Japanese American incarceration but through the lens of music. Back in 2025, Jonathan finally was able to interview 3/4 of the sisters, talking about how they made the workshop and the importance of remembering this atrocity. Please. Do check it out. Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Mika Inouye: [email protected] Sarah Inouye: [email protected] Mei Li Inouye: [email protected] Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Ashtyn Avella is back! This episode, she shares her personal journey -- from aspiring bus driver to amazing music teacher, but always advocate for all. She shares her thoughts on music education and what she seeks for all. Come join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jamie Jun: [email protected] Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Happy New Years and welcome back! On today's episode, Genesis, Jasmine, and Jonathan talk about their holiday season and a project/goal they are excited to work on with their students for the rest of the school year. Come and join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

It is the end of the year! Shows are over, classes are ending, so let's have some fun! Today, in our first-time-live-streamed episode, the Chaotic Harmony Crew is split into two teams to play a series of games (led by the classy nerd, Genesis Santos) on Chaotic Harmony facts, Gen Alpha knowledge, and much much more. Who wins? Come join us! Oh! Also! We've REVAMPED our Patreon. Check the end of the episode for that! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: [email protected] Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @heeeymarc Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

It's the end of the year! Other than performances, the quarter is coming to a close. Genesis, Jamie, Jasmine, Jonathan, Marc, and Sasha look back and reflect on how the year went -- joys, struggles, things they'll NEVER do again -- and look forward for what they want in the coming year. It's both a heartfelt and hilarious chat. It's also our first LIVE episode (with many more to come) so get ready for random stepping on feet. Oh! Also! We've REVAMPED our Patreon. Check the end of the episode for that! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: [email protected] Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @heeymarc Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

We JUST got back from AOSA's annual Conference -- this time in Lexington, Kentucky. It. Was. A. Blast! All of the Chaotic Harmony Crew was there, communing and learning. Today, all seven of us reflect on our time -- from the various workshops, to the student performance, to Jamie and Crystal's session, to what we hope for AOSA Conferences in the future. Join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Crystal Pridmore: @crystal.pridmore Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: [email protected] Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @heeymarc Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Jonathan Seligman (San Diego) and Jasmine Mah (American River) welcome guests Aiko Sakazaki and Frank LaGuardia (Los Angeles)—leaders from Orff chapter boards across California—to unpack the realities of keeping local chapters thriving in a post-COVID world. We talk about: • Chapter successes and struggles • The changing needs of music teachers • How boards are adapting to 2025 • What’s helping chapters stay active, connected, and sustainable If you’re a music educator, board member, or Orff enthusiast, this episode offers clarity, ideas, and community. Tune in and connect with what’s really happening in our California Orff world. Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Frank: franklaguardia.com LA Orff: laorff.org AROSA: americanriverorff.com SDAOSA: sdorff.org Reverse Spiccato: Levels Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

We are continuing our conversation on how can we make our elementary music classrooms more inclusive, compassionate, and representative of every student we teach! This is part two of our episode on the joys and struggles of music education through the LGBTQIA+ lens, hosted by Jamie Jun and Crystal Pridmore, and joined by Danny McKay and Ashtyn Avella! Did you miss out on last week's episode, don't forget to check that out. Topics include: Navigating identity and authenticity as music educators; Why representation, allyship, and advocacy matter in elementary music; Practical ways to support LGBTQIA+ students in your classroom. Join us for an honest and earnest discussion that blends storytelling with actionable advice since inclusive teaching isn’t a trend -- it’s a harmony we build together. Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Jamie Jun: [email protected] Danny: @dannyplansit Spiccato: Fan! Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

In this two-part episode of Chaotic Harmony, hosts Jamie Jun and Crystal Pridmore sit down with Danny McKay and Ashtyn Avella to explore what it means to teach elementary music through an LGBTQIA+ lens. Together, they share personal stories, reflect on why inclusion and representation matter in music classrooms, and offer practical strategies for creating spaces where every student feels seen, safe, and celebrated. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned educator, come join us! This conversation will spark reflection, empathy, and action—because music is for everyone. Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Jamie Jun: [email protected] Danny: @dannyplansit Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

What are community schools and how do they pertain, uplift, and bolster music programs? 🎨🎵 Music teacher Leah Nevarez joins us again, this time to explore how community schools, how they enrich the people that live in the neighborhood, their impact on Chula Vista, and how they build partnerships that help music programs thrive. This episode dives into how schools can become community hubs that support the whole child—and the whole artist. Curious to hear more? Join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Genesis: @mr.santosmusic Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman⁩ Leah: @metzlipapalotl; [email protected] [Reverse] Spiccato: Vocal Exploration Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Crystal is back! In this heartfelt episode, we catch up with Mrs. Pridmore as she shares what it’s like to step away from full-time teaching after 15+ years in the elementary music classroom. Here, she reflects on the joys and challenges of leaving the classroom, her new role with Guitars in the Classroom supporting general education teachers in bringing music to their students, and what she’s learned about music education from a new perspective. Join us as we talk about identity, transition, legacy, and how the heart of a music teacher continues to make an impact—no matter where the classroom is. Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Crystal: @mrs.pridmore Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman⁩ Spiccato: "How Did I Know?" - Stuart Stotts Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Today, Genesis, Jamie, and Jonathan explore the challenge of building meaningful connections with hundreds of students in the elementary music classroom(s). We share practical strategies for remembering names, learning our students’ strengths, and making every student feel seen, even when juggling multiple school sites, thousands of students, and limited class time. It gets real out here. So come and join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Ashley: [email protected] Genesis: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie: [email protected] Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman⁩ Spiccato: Sponge Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Last year at the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) Conference, Ashley Brown Woodside gave a presentation on movement and animation. One of her final points was this notion that "touch is vital." Today, Ashley joins the conversation to expound on that idea. Why is touch vital? How can we create good accommodations for learners? And SO much more! Join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Ashley: [email protected] Genesis: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman⁩ Jasmine: @jasminericeflour Spiccato: USB Cable Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Performances can be a dirty word in the general music space and it can be the bloodline of our program. Sasha leads the conversation on how varying Chaotic Harmony members deal with performances/informances, why we do them, and advice we give to others. What are your thoughts on performances? Join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Sasha Stone: [email protected] Jasmine: @jasminericeflour Jonathan: @mrseligman Episode produced by Marc Keehmer Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Today, we interview former classroom teacher turned children's author Christine Devane. She just published a book called "Elephant Beach," which is about finding joy and friendship in unexpected places. Christine shares how this story and her upcoming books are about representing characters that aren't shared typically in children's literature: shy kids, grief, etc. She also shares what it was like jumping from being a teacher to an author. Join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan: @mrSeligman Genesis: @mr.santosmusicteacher Christine: @stined13 Get Christine's book Elephant Beach: Amazon: https://a.co/d/13Xr4iw Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/elephant-beach-christine-devane/1147288164 Christine's Website: http://christine-devane.com/ Spiccato: Toothbrush Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Wait, you use children's picture books in the music classroom? How does that help them learn music? Jamie, Jasmine, and Sasha talk about this very thing! They share their perspective on how it stimulates the learner to become better musicians. What are your favorite children's books? How do you use them in the class? Come join us and share! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Jamie: [email protected] Jasmine: @jasminericeflour Sasha Stone: [email protected] Spiccato: Daily Poetry Book - "Sing a Song of Seasons" Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

It's everyone's favorite human: Danny McKay! Danny joins the chat and talks about a LOT. What's his journey? How did he become a social media star? Why does he make videos? How can we become advocates of our LGBTQIA+ students? This and SO much more, so do join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan: @MrSeligman Danny: @dannyplansit Jamie: [email protected] Spiccato: CDs! Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

How do you get a class and a school year to run smoothly? Coffee? Shouting? I think not! We have systems in place to help everything run with as few hitches as possible. Marc, Sasha, and Jonathan share what helps their school run clean and efficient. Join us and share your thoughts! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan: @MrSeligman Marc: [email protected] Sasha Stone: [email protected] Spiccato: Crayons Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Joan Li and Rodnalyn Sese join us, talking about their Orff Levels experience this past summer. They also teach at 8 schools to only 2-3 grade levels. How do they pull off Orff in that kind of setting? We talk about that and much more, so come and join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Rodnalyn: @porcupineandtheballoons Joan: @jellyonions Jonathan: @MrSeligman Spiccato: Junk Mail Round of the Week: Mango Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

The teachers are back in town! School is back! Today, the four of us reflect how last year went, how that's affecting us as we go in, and reminding ourselves about our why. Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Jamie: [email protected] Jonathan: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Genesis: @mr.santosmusicteacher Marc: [email protected] Spiccato: Lunch Bag Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Today, Darlene Machacon and Rachel Pac join Genesis Santos and Jonathan Seligman, talking about the AAPI & Asian Canadian Music Education Gathering! This is the second biannual event to have ever taken place, this time in St. Paul (not St. Cloud), Minnesota. Genesis interviews the panel to have them share their thoughts, key impacts of the entire event, how Darlene's KPop Demon Hunters session was fire, and how other conferences can learn (or not learn) from it. Huge shout out to Kinh Vu and Tina Huynh for creating the organisation. Shout out to Tou SaiKo Lee for being a lead presenter and hosting us for the family lunch! And apologies for mispronouncing your name Tou. Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: [email protected] Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Darlene: @TheDarlingMusicTeacher Rachel: @rachelpr0filing Jonathan: @MrSeligman Genesis: @mr.santosmusicteacher Spiccato: 1. Conference Superlatives 2. Agility Rings Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Cat and Joshua are back to talk about... a lot. Can Orff exist online? What are the barriers to Orff Levels and music education training overall in 2025? Let us know your thoughts! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Cat Woo: [email protected] Joshua Block: [email protected] Spiccato: Giant Cadbury Cream Egg Round of the Week: "Dance for the Nations" - John Krumm Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Cat Woo and Joshua Block join us today to talk about why Orff Levels is valuable! Things have changed over the years and what they've seen, so they offer their insight. Join us on this two parter! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Cat Woo: [email protected] Joshua Block: [email protected] Spiccato: Postage stamps Round of the Week: Wau Saw Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

We finally get to hear from Jamie! Jamie Jun shares her story, how she became an educator, and why play is so vital in learning. Join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Jamie Jun: @jmejune To learn more about San Diego Orff Levels, go to: tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels Books Featured: Pocket Full of Sads - Brad Davidson The Helping Sweater - Rachel Mas Davidson Rain Before Rainbows - Smriti Prasadam-Halls The Mixed Up Chameleon - Eric Carle Eyes That Speak to the Stars - Joanna Ho My Invisible Bubble - Michelle Chan The Little Kiwi’s New Year - Nikki Slade Robinson Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Care to learn more about San Diego Orff Levels 2025? Session is from June 30-July 11. Click the link below: tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Jasmine Mah is a young yet amazing music educator in the Sacramento area. She's also one of the new faces of Chaotic Harmony! Today, Jonathan interviews her and gets to know her a little more - come join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour To learn more about San Diego Orff Levels, go to: tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels Books Featured: The Day the Crayons Quit - Drew Daywalt Brave - Weshoyot Alivtre The Bad Seed - Jory John Tiny Seed - Eric Carle Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Care to learn more about San Diego Orff Levels 2025? Session is from June 30-July 11. Click the link below: https://tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Last Saturday, California held their Fight For Schools Rally. Sasha and Jonathan were both there! Today, those two reflect on the importance of teachers participating in organizing activities outside of their schools. Have thoughts on it? Come join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Sasha Stone: [email protected] To learn more about San Diego Orff Levels, go to: tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels Books Featured: The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Mo Willems The Carpet - Dezh Azaad All About Brains - Lake Bell We're In This Together - Raphael Warnock The Rainbow Fish - Marcus Pfister Boys Don't Fry - Kimberly Lee From Head to Toe - Eric Carle Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com

113: Genesis Joins the Family! Learning About Mr. Santos - Chaotic Harmony Podcast by Chaotic Harmony

It's finally here! Our 100th episode that's really episode 112. Jonathan interviews Crystal - the founder - on what it was like creating this podcast to begin with. We look back, think about what's changed, and we have a big announcement of what's to come, so you won't want to miss it! Spiccato: Word Teasers - Silly Debates Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com

Last week, Chula Vista Elementary's annual VAPA Festival happened and it was a HIT! Marc and Jonathan reflect on the events and look forward to what it'll look like in the future. Join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_c To learn more about San Diego Orff Levels, go to: https://tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com

Spring break is here! Or maybe it went. Orr it's just around the corner. What are you doing during this reprieve? Hear from our community how we're intending to breathe and recharge from the long quarter. Don't forget to cast your vote on the Video Game For the Music Class Fantasy Draft (ends March 10 2025): forms.gle/JAvXwWowhPiSFRjJ9 Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: @jmejune Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_c Rachel Pac: @rachelpr0filing Rodnalyn Sese: @porcupineandtheballoons Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic Email: [email protected] Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com

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/JAvXwWowhPiSFRjJ9 Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jamie Jun: @jmejune Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Marc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_c Email: [email protected] Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

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/JAvXwWowhPiSFRjJ9 Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Marc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_c Email: [email protected] Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Professor at SDCC, community organizer, and parent of Jonathan's students: Dr. Kirin Macapugay joins the chat! This is a very thoughtful episode, where Kirin talks about the value of our work, how to advocate for music education, and the difficulty of being a community organizer while being a teacher. Have thoughts? Join us! Don't forget to cast your vote on the Video Game For the Music Class Fantasy Draft (ends March 10 2025): forms.gle/JAvXwWowhPiSFRjJ9 Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Dr. Kirin Macapugay: @professorkirinmac Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Marc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_c Email: [email protected] Learn more about Kirin: https://www.kirinmac.com/ Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

San Diego AOSA’s Vice President Rodnalyn Sese joins the chat! Only teaching for three years and between eight schools, she shares her heartfelt journey on how she went from following her parent's wishes of being a nursing major to pursuing music education. Spiccato: Coffee Beans Packet Round: White Coral Bells Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, Twitter or Youtube Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Rodnalyn Sese - @porcupineandtheballoons Email: [email protected] 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting https://missiontrailsfinancial.com Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

The YouTube Queen is back! Sasha Stone shares her struggles this year with 5th grade and how she was encouraged by her admin to go off script to do some cool stuff. Is it successful? You'll have to see. Don't forget to cast your vote on the Video Game For the Music Class Fantasy Draft (ends March 10 2025): forms.gle/JAvXwWowhPiSFRjJ9 Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Sasha Stone: @theramblingstone Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Marc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_c Email: [email protected] Books featured: The Proudest Blue - Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali Where Are You From? - Yamile Saied Mendez & Jaime Kim I Want My Hat Back - Jon Klassen Unicorns Love Ice Cream - Ben Okon & Komal Sharma The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet! - Carmen Agra Deedy & Eugene Yelchin Born on the Water - Nikole Hannah-Jones & Renee Watson Arthur and the Cootie Catcher - Marc Brown Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

We're back! Jonathan and the AROSA crew finish off the fantasy draft, creating the best lists of video game music for each Laban effort. It's a weird mix of nerd, theory, and praxis. Which list do you think is the best?? Listen to the last one (Ep 101). Listen to this one! Then cast your votes here: https://forms.gle/JAvXwWowhPiSFRjJ9 We'll announce the winner by the end of the season. Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jamie Jun: @jmejune Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Marc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_c Email: [email protected] Punch: *"Festival de Chocobo" - Final Fantasy XV - Yoko Shimomura *"Battle" - Fire Emblem: Three Houses -Takeru Kanazaki, Hiroki Morishita, & Rei Kondoh *"Dragonborn" - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Jeremy Soule *"Dr. Wily's Castle" - Megaman 2 - Takshi Tateishi Glide: *"Ashes to Ashes" - Eternal Darkness - Steve Henifin *"Tetris Theme" - Tetris - Hirokazu Tanaka *"Enter Hollownest" - Hollow Knight - Christopher Larkin *"Nascence" - Journey - Austin Wintory Dab: *"Traverse Town" - Kingdom Hearts - Yoko Shimomura *"Super Mario Bros. Theme Song" - Super Mario Bros. - Koji Kondo *"Little One" - Detroit: Become Human - Philip Sheppard *"Sapling" - Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Theophany Flick: *"A Proper Story" - Bastion - Darren Korb *"Mirage" - Sdorica - Chamber Chu *"Great Fairy Fountain" - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Koji Kondo *"Bicycle Theme" - Pokemon: Red & Blue - Junichi Masuda Float: *"Forgotten Song" - Ghost of Tsushima - Ilan Eshkeri *"Overture: Lore" - The Last Guardian - Takeshi Furukawa *"Vigil" - Mass Effect - Jack Wall *"Temple of Time" - MapleStory - Niazura Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

Join us as we have another Conference in Review: CASMEC! Today, we're joined by our AROSA friends, Genesis Santos, Jamie Jun, and Jasmine Mah! This time we talk about sessions they loved, Jamie's presentation on music games stemmed from Korean culture, and how to combat our favorite: impostor syndrome. Song: El Zapatero Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, Twitter or Youtube Crystal Pridmore: @FinneyVAPA Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: @jme.june Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Email: [email protected] Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

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 Bag Round: Viva La Musica Email: [email protected] 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting https://missiontrailsfinancial.com Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Production & Equipment provided by Bryan Pridmore with Pridmoria.com "Capturing Memories Worth Treasuring" https://www.pridmoria.com https://www.facebook.com/pridmoria/

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 Saeya Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.Pridmore Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jamie Jun: @jmejune Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Email: [email protected] Press: *"The Great Sea Stirs" - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - ACE *"Demise of the Ritual" - Shadow of the Colossus - Kow Otani *"Sumeru" - Genshin Impact - Yu-Peng Chen *"Little Goth" - Celeste - Lena Raine Wring: *"Dearly Beloved" - Kingdom Hearts 2 - Yoko Shimomura *"To Forgive.. Or To Kill" - God of War: Ragnarok - Bear McCreary *"Qinshi Village" - Wuthering Waves - Adam Gubman *"A Shine Upon Inkwater Marsh" - Ori and the Will of the Wisps - Gareth Coker Slash: *"One Winged Angel" - Final Fantasy VII Remake - Nobuo Uemtasu *"Dark Colossus" - NieR Automata - Keigo Hoashi; Keiichi Okabe *"Getaway and Arrest" - Persona 5 - Shoji Meguro *"Battle Music" - Final Fantasy X - Nobuo Uematsu Crystal 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 Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com 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 financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting https://missiontrailsfinancial.com