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original musical art form.
All Blues (Jazz for the Orff Ensemble)—Doug Goodkin.
This book continues the groundbreaking work in combining jazz
education with the dynamic pedagogy of Orff-Schulwerk with 35
new roots and jazz blues pieces, tried and tested by children and
adults. This book features a CD of the arrangements performed
by children; blues-based games and songs; 22 classic jazz-blues
tunes arranged for the Orff ensemble and other groups; sample
lesson plans and tips on teaching the material; and tips on teaching
improvisation.
10845665 Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Artie's Jazz Pack—Artie Almeida. This game and activity pack
will provide the necessary materials to teach your students about
jazz in an enjoyable and effective manner. Introduce jazz terms with
both flashcards and the game of Jazz Concentration. Familiarize
your students with Blues, Ragtime, Boogie Woogie, Dixieland,
Swing, Bebop, Cool Jazz, Rock 'n' Roll, Latin, and Jazz Rock with
the included CD and the game Jazz Style Dials. The Instruments
of Jazz teaches students to recognize aurally and visually the
instruments heard most frequently in the various styles of jazz. The
included teacher's guide outlines the process for each activity as
well as extension ideas and features a timeline, a kid-friendly jazz
listening list, and suggestions for jazz-related children's literature.
Also included are reproducible worksheets and 30 copies of all the
game boards and cards on colorful, sturdy card stock.
10068166 Reproducible Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 39.95
Frankie Finds the Blues—Joel Harper. When Frankie's
grandmother invites him to a blues concert, he's hesitant at first
- he loves hip hop! But he can't resist his beloved grandmother's
invitation. Little does he know, that night ignites his passion for
learning to play the blues. Along that journey, an afternoon in the
park opens a door for Frankie that proves to be life-changing. He not
only learns to play guitar, but he also discovers the roots of the blues
and its profound influence on popular music.
10952816 Storybook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.99
Freddie the Frog Teacher Jazz Set—Sharon Burch. Includes:
Freddie the Frog and the Flying Jazz Kitten Book/CD pack
(10279191); Scat Words Flashcards (10299075); and Freddie the
Frog Scat Singing for Kids Teachers Guide (10318886).
10318939 Classroom Kit Adventure 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.99
Freddie the Frog and the Flying Jazz Kitten—Sharon Burch.
Freddie the Frog finds adventure again when some cool jazz cats fly
their plane to Treble Clef Island to pick up a new horn. With the help
of the Flying Jazz Kitten and a swingin' beat, Freddie becomes a jazz
sensation. Freddie the Frog and the Flying Jazz Kitten introduces
children to jazz through interactive scat. The enclosed audio CD
includes the dramatized story, sing-along songs and an instrumental
blues track to create your own special scat. For more step-by-step
instruction check out the Scat Singing for Kids Teacher's Guide,
Pepper #10318886.
10279191 Storybook Hardcover with CD . . . . . Pre K.-3 24.99
10299075 Flash Cards - Scat Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99
Freddie the Frog Scat Singing for Kids (A Step-By-Step
Journey in Jazz)—Sharon Burch. Scat singing is the easiest
way for kids to get started developing their jazz chops. The Freddie
the Frog and the Flying Jazz Kitten storybook introduces kids to
scat singing. This teacher's guide contains a detailed step-by-step
process that creates a "safe zone," leading the most insecure
students to uninhibited scattin' fun.
10318886 Teacher's Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre K.-3 12.99
Here's Two (A Jazz Collection for the Orff Classroom)—Patrick
Ware. Most of the pieces are layered ostinati with a melody; you
decide when to layer in parts, how many times to repeat a section,
when to begin improvised solos, and what instrument combination
to use. Each piece has a lesson guide which includes listening-
with-commentary, a brief analysis, methodology for teaching, an
extension activity, suggestions for adding unpitched rhythm, and
incorporating improvisation. The included CD-ROM contains visual
aids to help with ensemble and solo instrument setup, MP3 audio
files for each piece, and full scores and student parts.
10150019 Book & CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 24.95
H Jazz and Kids (Songs and Activities for a Swingin'
Classroom)—Rosana Eckert & Sharon Burch. Experience jazz
in the music classroom with this swingin' collection designed for
kids! Each song is written and arranged in a distinctive jazz style,
or groove, along with ideas and suggestions to keep it fun - with
added movements, singing games, or activities - learning music
concepts in the process. The music, piano/vocal arrangements, and
recordings are authentic and true to the jazz idiom. Digital access
includes three audio mixes - with vocals, without vocals, and with
only the second vocal part - and PDFs of singer parts for projection
and reproducible options. Once young singers have the melody in
the ear, add the second part, add movement, or keep it simple
and sing along and play. Experience 12-bar blues, scat singing, call
and response, improvisation, swing, New Orleans Second Line and
more! Songs include: Jungle Jazz; Jungle Jam; Five Little Monkeys;
Shoo Fly; Miss Mary Mack; I'm So Sorry/Let's Celebrate; Singing
This Song and a 12-bar blues in C activity.
10910908 Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 49.99
Jazz Musicians Posters—Music with Sara Bibee. This vibrant set
of 48 posters covers 24 of our most well-known male and female
Jazz musicians. Perfect for use during Jazz Appreciation Month, or
for teaching about black history and female representation in the
Jazz genre. There are many ways to utilize this poster set; use them
as part of a bulletin board; reference wall; for centers activities; and
even handouts. Each musician has two posters associated with him
or her: Title Page (includes the name and a graphic of the musician)
and Fact Page (includes information about the musician's birth and/
or death, associated genres, and titles of the works for which he or
she is most known. The fact page also comes in a handout version
with a placeholder for a student's name. Also included is a fact
sheet with blanks for students to complete. With all options, this set
includes over 70 pages!
10944787F Digital Resources PDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Jazzy Fairy Tales (A Resource Guide for Introducing Jazz
Music to Young Children)—Susan Milligan & Louise Rogers.
This delightful set of resources is designed to bring jazz music into
the elementary general music classroom. The book/CD kits may
be used to supplement an existing program or to provide a ready-
made, easy-to-use, all-encompassing music curriculum. Each
book includes three stories, each with accompanying songs and
chants; multiple musical activities, and a range of cross-curricular
extensions. Volume one stories include: The Three Jazzy Little Pigs;
The Three Jazzy Goats and The Three Jazzy Bears. Volume two
stories include: The Jazzy Gingerbread Man; The Gunnigator and
Georgie and the Jazzy Giant.
10204879 Book & CD Pack Volume 1 . . . . . . . Pre K.-3 29.99
10512626 Book & CD Pack Volume 2 . . . . . . . Pre K.-3 29.99
Meet the Great Jazz Legends (Short Sessions on the Lives,
Times, and Music of the Great Jazz Legends)—Ronald C.
McCurdy. Introduce a new generation of music enthusiasts to
17 legendary jazz artists who have enriched the world with their
incredible talents. Dr. McCurdy's illuminating stories about the lives,
times, and music of these great jazz musicians span the entire 20th
century, including the avant-garde and jazz fusion eras. The book
includes units on Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella
Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis,
and more!
10078945 Reproducible Book & Enhanced CD . . . . . 5-8 39.99
Meet the Musicians No. 3: Joplin—Scott Joplin/ed. Dennis
Kobray. In 1974, audiences for the film "The Sting" left theaters
humming the effervescent music of Scott Joplin. Discover what
life was like for this African-American musician at the turn of the
twentieth century. Dennis Kobray portrays a friend and fan of Scott
Joplin, whose Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer earned him the
title "King of Ragtime."
3305096 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 24.95
Meet the Musicians No. 4: Gershwin—George Gershwin/
ed. Dennis Kobray. George Gershwin was the epitome of the
American success story. The son of immigrants, this self-taught
icon of music was raised on the streets of New York. He grew
up to write music that captured the American spirit. Beloved
melodies Rhapsody in Blue, I Got Rhythm and Swanee are
performed by Dennis Kobray in this dynamic portrayal of one of
America's most treasured composers.
3305099 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 24.95
Play-Along with Jazz (Groovin' Styles for Class-
room Instruments)—Tom Anderson. Styles that groove like
dixie, swing, bebop and hard bop are introduced in a sequence
that reflects the overall history of jazz as well as levels of difficulty.
Scat singing is optional, but can add a boppin' alternative to playing
instruments so all students can participate. Basic drumming feels
are included for even more play-along opportunities. Full scores and
helpful teacher tips with optional unpitched percussion ostinatos are
provided, along with digital access to play-along audio recordings
and separate PDFs of the Orff instrument and recorder parts.
10688993 Book, Online Audio & PDF . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 34.99
This Is What I Can Do—Jon Patrick Ware. This resource
is all about improvisation! All the songs provide improvisation
opportunities for elementary schoolchildren. The medium is
elemental jazz; the jazz stylings are designed to show how even
your youngest students can improvise. Classic Orff processes
added to some cool jazz riffs in arrangements of children's rhymes
and original tunes makes this book a perfect addition to your
classroom library. Whether this resource begins the jazz journey
for you and your students or provides another stop along the way,
you will enjoy the time with these pieces and the music you make
with your students.
10971298 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
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