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
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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
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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: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com
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
131: Harmony for All - LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Elementary Music Part One - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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131: Harmony for All - LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Elementary Music Part One - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com
Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom
Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore
Jamie Jun: ms.fun.jun@gmail.com
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
Chaotic Harmony
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: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com
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