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Music History & Listening
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CLASSROOM
RESOURCES
Jazz Instruction
for General Music Students
Experience the history and
development of America's
original musical art form.
n About 80 Years of Jazz in About 80 MinutesCathy Blair.
This is the perfect introductory unit to jazz for your 2nd, 3rd and
4th graders. Your students will discover four different styles of jazz,
hear the sounds of jazz instruments, and meet Louis Armstrong,
Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. The set includes an
informative teacher's guide, a set of flashcards and a CD with "real"
instrument music examples. Two games are included to review and
reinforce the music, musicians and concepts presented. Style by
Numbers and Three In A Row are fast-paced cooperative learning
or whole group activities that are easy to teach and will keep your
students engaged and intrigued.
8605369 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 2-4 29.95
n Artie's Jazz PackArtie 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 . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 2-8 39.95
n Chop-Monster Jr. (Jazz Language Tutor for General Music
Instruction)Margaret Fitzgerald, Kimberly McCord & Shelly
Berg. This is a jazz language tutor, specially designed for elementary
general music classes. No prior jazz experience is necessary for
teachers or students. Imaginative and sequential call-and-response
lessons teach young people how to sing and play an incredibly
thrilling and expressive musical art form: jazz! All activities are age
appropriate, classroom tested, and student approved.
5984644 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 3-6 46.99
n Essentials of Jazz TheoryShelton G. Berg. This resource is
designed for jazz enthusiasts and musicians who want to have
a better understanding of the language of jazz. To successfully
navigate this all-in-one jazz theory course, you should be versed
in basic music theory concepts, such as those taught in Books 1
and 2 of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory. With these books,
you will learn the essentials of jazz music through concise lessons,
practice your jazz music reading and writing skills in the exercises,
improve your listening and ear training skills with the CDs, and test
your knowledge with the review that completes each unit. You are
encouraged to play and/or sing the musical examples throughout,
at first with the recording, then on your own. Welcome to an
exhilarating journey into the world of jazz!
5985359 Book/CD Pack 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 6-12 13.99
5990026 Book/CD Pack 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
10005059 Book/CD Pack 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
10008027 Complete Volume with 3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.95
10025663 Answer Key & 3 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
10027584 Complete Self-Study Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99
n Exploring the BluesTom Anderson & Bradley Shank. Developed
by "Music Alive" magazine, this handy all-in-one resource includes
a reproducible student article, reproducible activity pages (including
games and other enrichment), listening examples on CD and a
detailed National Standards-based lesson plan in each section.
Topics include "Birth Of The Blues" (W.C. Handy), "Early Blues
Guitarists," "Women And The Blues," "Now And Then" ("Ma"
Rainey, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin), "The Blues Begin To
Rock" (Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton), "Blues Across
America," and a special section on blues greats Bessie Smith, John
Lee Hooker and B.B. King.
3292745 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 7-9 34.99
n The Jazz Kitten Tree (The Flying Jazz Kittens Primary Series)
Sherry Luchette. This book and CD combination is designed
for general music teachers who are looking for a fun, hands-on
approach to introducing jazz to their young students. No prior jazz
experience is necessary. Activities center around a jazz music
story where students participate with movement, singing, speech,
and instruments. Orff arrangements and recorder/barred parts
are included to enhance the story experience. Story text, open
blues tracks, a blues song, an instrumental song, and jazz solos
of featured instruments are included on the CD. The reproducible
section allows students to copy, color, cut, and paste paper puppets
and images.
10306279 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-6 26.00
n The Flying Jazz Kittens Vol. 1Sherry Luchette. Jazz bassist
and elementary music educator Sherry Luchette shares her creative
lesson ideas that capture the excitement and magic of jazz music.
The included activities will introduce, encourage, and nurture the
unique rhythmic feel of jazz. Additionally your students will be
provided opportunities to sing blues songs, and play and create
melodies and phrases in a jazz style. Get ready to move and scat.
10306280 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. K-8 26.00
n Freddie the Frog and the Flying Jazz KittenSharon 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 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre K.-3 24.99
10299075 Flash Cards - Scat Words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99
n Freddie the Frog Teacher Jazz SetSharon 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
n Freddie the Frog and the Invisible CoquiSharon Burch.
Freddie the Frog and Eli the Elephant are led by an unseen guide to
the secret world of the invisible coquis. The coquis speak Spanish
and love to play salsa music and dance through the night. Help
Freddie and Eli learn the Latin rhythms to discover the identity
of their mysterious hosts. The audio CD includes a read-along
dramatization, a sing-along song, and play-along Latin rhythm
tracks. Kid-friendly salsa dance steps are located at the end of
the story. The sixth adventure of this popular series was again
written by Sharon Burch, illustrated by Tiffany Harris, and the
music was composed by Jose Antonio Diaz. For more step-by-step
instructions check out the Salsa for Kids Teacher's Guide, Pepper
#10631950.
10527589 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre K.-3 24.99
n 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 Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre K.-3 12.99
l Freddie the Frog Salsa for KidsSharon Burch. The coquis
in the Freddie the Frog and the Invisible Coqui storybook, Pepper
#10527589, introduce kids to salsa rhythms, dance and Spanish-
speaking frogs in Puerto Rico. This teacher's guide extends the
learning with detailed step-by-step instructions in salsa rhythm
patterns, rhythm instrument "how-to-play" details and introduction
to Puerto Rico. Wepa!
10631950 Teacher Edition Adventure 6 . . . . Pre K.-3 16.99
n 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 4-8 24.95
n History of JazzBrad Keller & Bonnie Rossa. This collection
includes 15 lessons on the major points of jazz history and some of
the greatest jazz legends. Additionally, it includes digital resources
with Power Point and Quick Time movies. Students can complete
reproducible pages on the lesson content and the guided listening
as assessments or as notes. Listening examples are included as
YouTube links, or you can use suggested materials from iTunes.
Units include: Roots of Jazz; Dixieland; Louis Armstrong; Blues &
Swing; Duke Ellington; Count Basie; Lester Young and Be-Bop.
10344408 Book/CD-ROM Reproducible . . . . . Gr. 4-8 30.00
l Jazz for Young People (Volume 1: New Orleans & Jelly Roll
Morton)Wynton Marsalis, Sharon Burch & the Jazz at Lincoln
Center Orchestra. Introduce students to jazz through great literature
combined with learn by doing. Step-by-step projectable lessons
combine content and audio/video recordings of Wynton Marsalis
and Jazz at Lincoln Center artists with interactive student learning.
This easy-to-present resource is designed for a teacher who may
or may not be trained in America's art form. Digital downloads
include lesson slides to project, audio recordings of each song,
and Wynton Marsalis sharing background information as well as
reproducible activity/assessment worksheets. Free online access to
the corresponding video clips for each lesson is included. Bring jazz
to the next generation with this incredible resource. The hands-on
lesson plans were created by Sharon Burch.
10593625 Book/Online Audio/pdf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
n Jazz MosaicLouise Rogers & Susan Milligan. This collection
will help to bring the joy of jazz music into your classroom through
a variety of age-appropriate, play-centered lessons. Students will
learn about jazz greats, styles, and history through activities and
cross-curricular connections. The included CD contains examples
and vocals for echoing, learning and fun.
10367320 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre K.-1 22.99
n 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
n 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
twentieth 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-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 5-8 39.99
n Meet the Musicians No. 3: JoplinScott 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 5-9 24.95
n Meet the Musicians No. 4: GershwinGeorge 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 5-9 24.95
n Now's the Time (Teaching Jazz to All Ages)Doug Goodkin.
A compelling case for including jazz in every child's education is
presented through a sequential approach for teaching it to all ages.
Games, songs, speech pieces, body percussion, and movement
activities are included for children between 3 and 14 years of age,
but could be used with beginners of all ages. Roots music, jazz
blues, jazz standards, and jazz compositions incorporate the use
of Orff instruments and other types of ensembles. Key historical,
cultural, and aesthetic background is presented, along with
essential theory; also included is a middle school jazz curriculum
with sample student work. A summary of the practical material is
given at the end of the book..
3302073 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre K.-9 38.00
3302611 CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
n Sounds of the CitiesDavid Simons. Here's your chance to
take a musical roadtrip across the United States! This resource
takes you to eight important cities around the country, exploring the
unique sounds and artists that define them. Each section includes a
reproducible student article and two activity sheets. Full-length lesson
plans based on the National Standards accompany each section and
all musical examples are included on the CD. Featured cities and
styles include: New Orleans and Funk, Memphis and R&B, Nashville
and Country, Philadelphia and Soul, New York City and Jazz, Detroit
and Motown, Chicago and Blues, Los Angeles and Rock.
3299199 Book/CD Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gr. 4-8 34.95
Jazz for Young
People (Volume
1: New Orleans
& Jelly Roll
Morton)Wynton
Marsalis,
