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l Navigating Music Learning Theory (A Guide for General
Music Teacher)—Jill Reese. An accessible and practical guide for
general music teachers interested in learning about and incorpor-
ating the innovative concepts and ideas of Music Learning
Theory in their own instruction.
11165381 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Of Primary Importance, Vol. 1 (Information, Preparation
and Application - A Practical Guide for Directors of Young
Choristers)—Helen Kemp. Here is a wealth of valuable information
of special interest to directors of younger elementary choirs. Practical
essays present valuable ideas for helping untuned singers and for
enabling all children to sing more beautifully. Other articles include
rehearsal planning, teaching music reading skills, and preparing
for worship. A series of eight anthem studies included in the book
prepares directors to present materials in exciting and creative ways.
This series challenges directors to help children become musically
literate by careful transition from rote to note.
6331276 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.95
Order from Chaos (Taming Your Wild Music Class)—John
Jacobson & Cristi Cary Miller. How did this happen? All of your other
classes each week go off without a hitch, but then out of nowhere
comes the class where nothing goes as planned! If you've ever felt like
you spend more time disciplining than teaching, then this resource
is for you. Learn what your biggest assets are, the importance of
having a plan, how to embrace the chaos, how to get and keep
students' attention, and more! Song lyrics to four original songs are
included as motivation, as well as an enhanced CD with performance/
accompaniment tracks and PDFs of the piano accompaniments and
separate vocal songsheets. Bring the ideas of Cristi Cary Miller and
John Jacobson to your classroom today!
10149587 Book & Online Audio Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.99
Orff Instruments and How to Play Them—Micaela Gruner. This
is an essential and practical reference guide that gives a detailed and
comprehensive overview of the characteristic sounds, the origins and
the different playing techniques of the individual Orff instruments, as
well as valuable tips for selection and care. The numerous practical
examples, notes on methodology and musical pieces are enhanced
with sample accompaniments and playbacks on the enclosed CD.
The many suggestions and ideas can be implemented easily and
immediately.
10678991 Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-12 29.99
Orff Schulwerk: Reflections and Directions—Cecilia Wang
& Gregory Springer. This book is intended for music teachers of
all levels, including teacher trainers, teachers of children with
special needs, and university professors and researchers. For those
curious about Orff- Schulwerk, or those who want to have a deeper
understanding of best practices in teaching music or are eager to
explore innovative music teaching strategies—this book is essential.
20 internationally recognized leaders of the Orff-Schulwerk approach
to music education reflect on the past, take a critical look at the
present, and set a vision for the future.
10431523 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
l4 Organized Chaos General Music Curriculum K-6—Elizabeth
Caldwell. This is a complete curriculum resource for K-6 general
music. It is designed to be adapted to a variety of teaching needs,
so the material is organized by concept within each month rather
than scripted lessons. You can design your own specific lesson
plans based on the standards you need to address, the amount of
class time you have, and the students and resources you have in
your classes. Everything you need to teach the lessons is included.
The materials in this set are teacher tested and can easily be used
in a variety of methodologies including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and
Suzuki, and are careful to incorporate a wide range of learning styles
and interests. This set can be used as a stand-alone curriculum -
there is enough material to cover eight half-hour lessons per month
- or you can pick and choose your favorites to incorporate into other
curricula you may already be using.
11204298F Digital Resources PPT, PDF, MP3,
doc files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-6 260.00
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Composer of the Month: Beethoven
Sara Bibee.
Composer of the Month bulletin boards are a great way to introduce Beethoven to your students while incorporating music
history and listening activities to supplement to your lessons. They look great as decor and can be changed as often as needed
to reflect your curriculum or performance pieces. Pages include: month labels; Composer of the Month and spotlight title
pages, with and without Beethoven's name; his birth and death years; Definition of the Month and Spotlight Definition pages;
public domain picture of Beethoven; facts about Beethoven; types of compositions by Beethoven; and his famous works
(clickable SafeShareTV links): Symphony No. 5; Symphony No. 9; Fur Elise; Moonlight Sonata, Symphony No. 3 "Eroica";
Egmont Overture.
11193962F Digital Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
l Composer of the Month: Beethoven
Activities and materials for the music classroom
Aileen Miracle.
Looking for ways to integrate more listening lessons and music history into your general music class? Here's the first in a
colorful Composer of the Month series! This set focuses on Beethoven - it contains listening lessons, worksheets, movement
activities, music for performing with recorders or barred instruments and so much more!
11191258F Digital Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 10.00
Meet the Musicians No. 2: Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven/ed. Dennis Kobray.
In the wake of the French Revolution, Beethoven redefined the role of the musician from servant to artist. The stormy
and passionate music clearly mirrors both the joys and struggles of this deaf genius. Dennis Kobray portrays the
essence of the man and his music with both dynamic piano performance and insight. Share in this inspiring tale of
courage and perseverance!
3305098 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 24.95
Mystery Song Music Listening Bundle #3
Cori Bloom.
These listening lessons are a creative and engaging way to get your students thinking about classic pieces of music. Students
listen to a mystery song and draw a picture of what they imagine when they listen. At the end of the presentation they are
surprised to discover the actual title of the piece! Each lesson is designed to last 25-40 minutes and works great as a stand-
alone lesson. Lessons can also be used to introduce a unit on a particular genre or piece, and they can easily be used by a sub.
They are easily adaptable for all elementary grades. Mystery songs include: Fossils, Camille Saint-Saens; Moonlight Sonata,
Ludwig van Beethoven; The Entertainer, Scott Joplin.
11100355F Digital Resources PPT/PDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 7.00
Celebrate the 250th
Anniversary of
BEETHOVEN'S Birth
Resources to help introduce your students to one of the
all-time great composers!
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