Music Teacher Tip #13 - Holiday Music
- Sherry Blevins
- Sep 19, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 10, 2020
Music Teacher Tip #13 - #HolidayMusic:
š¢ Donāt be sad, but...
Halloween is approaching. So is Christmas. As tempting as it is, avoid the following:
š§¹ Songs about witches, witchcraft, or š» ghosts š Songs about āHalloweenā ā°ļø Death (especially for younger students) š Magic
You may be able to get away with it, but you also may risk alienating a student or the studentās family and end up in your principalās office talking about the separation of church and state. Just because you celebrate it doesnāt mean your students do.
Instead, choose š fall music, š pumpkin songs, š± music thatās creepy or dark. Hereās an example of one thatās appropriate:
š Also avoid religious Christmas songs like Silent Night. āļø Generally, songs like āJingle Bellsā āļø and āWalkinā in a Winter Wonderlandā are safe.
Imagine how you would feel if you were in the minority and you were not allowed to sing the majority of the music your teacher selected. š¢
I know this may be controversial, but consider the needs of the minority too. There is plenty of good music out there thatās not overtly religious and doesnāt leave anyone out. ā¤ļø
If you have your heart set on something that may be questionable, at least run the octavos by your principal so they can have your back in case a parent or student complains.
Good luck! Happy autumn! š
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