Category: Introduction

Teachers are encouraged to start each lesson with warm-ups in order to establish a routine that fosters healthy vocal technique, kinesthetic learning, and active listening. Each of the following warm-ups can stand alone or be combined at the discretion of the teacher to best meet the needs of each classroom. Finding Your Breath Smooth and…

These activities are designed to complement the core curriculum of Musical Explorers, further supporting students’ musical curiosity and development as they become true musical explorers. Sing the “Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers Song” The “Carnegie Hall Musical Explorers Song” is the theme song of the program and is performed at the beginning and end of each…

Kaia Kater, American Folk Grenadian-Canadian Kaia Kater’s jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft have garnered acclaim from NPR’s Tiny Desk, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian. Her new album, Strange Medicine (May 2024), celebrates the power of women and oppressed people, while also sharing meditations on her own life. Kaia is equally recognized for her film work,…

Musical Explorers are students and teachers who will How to Use the Teacher and Student Guides This Teacher Guide (TG) contains six units, each devoted to one of our Musical Explorers traditions. Every unit contains two lessons, each focusing on a song; the lessons guide you through the process of learning the songs, as well…