“Essential Musicianship, Book 1,” recommended for Grades 6-8 or other beginning groups, is a sequential choral method that helps the beginning singer develop a strong foundation of musical skills. In each of the twenty chapters a concept is presented in the theory section, practiced in the sight-reading section, and applied in the performance of a song. Book 1 contains drills, exercises and 37 practice/performance songs for mixed, treble and tenor bass choir.
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Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of “Music for Children” by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977) to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national heritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. Contents of this first volume: speech and rhythmic exercises, nursery rhymes, songs, instrumental pieces and melodic exercises using only the five note scale, with instructions and notes. Illustrated. Includes: Cuckoo • Pat-a-cake • Little Tommy Tucker • Wee Willie Winkie • Bye, baby bunting • Ring-a-ring o'roses • Grey goose and gander Walk down the path • Two little dicky birds • Tommy's fallen in the pond • Unk, unk, unk • Tom, Tom the piper's son • My little pony • Cross-patch • Warm hands warm • Shoe the little horse • Polly put the kettle on • Cuckoo, where are you? • Early to bed • The baker • The day is now over • Little Boy Blue • There was an old woman • One to make ready • The north wind doth blow • O Lady Mary Ann • I love sixpence • Ding, dong, the bells do ring • The Campbells are coming • The grand old Duke of York • Oliver Crombwell • Allelujy • Where are you going to, my pretty maid? • Farewell to the Old Year • Pippa's song • The cuckoo is a clever bird • Old Angus McTavish • Boomfallera
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Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of “Music for Children” by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977) to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national heritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. Contents of this second volume: Songs and pieces using the full major scale. Accompaniments are founded on drone bass with the later addition of simple chords. With Six Notes: Sleep, baby, sleep • Seven little instrumental pieces • Cradle song “Hush ye my bairnie” • Twelve little ostinato pieces • Ostinati for glockenspiel • Dance, lassie do • Mary, Helen, Caroline • Two pieces for dancing • A farmer went trotting • Bear dance • Fabian, Sebastian • With Seven Notes: Simple Simon, Ten little ostinato pieces • Three blind mice • Two early English poems: O my deir hert • Gratitude • Three pieces for glockenspiel • Dormi Jesu, mater ridet • Proverbs and sayings • O hush thee, my babie • Night • Three pieces for recorders • Five fools in a barrow • Fools' dance • The Tonic And Supertonic Triads: Girls and boys come out to play • I saw three ships come sailing by • Sumer is icumen in • Instrumental piece • Four little pieces for dancing • Ostinati • King Herod and the cock • Two instrumental pieces • The Tonic And Submediant Triads: Song for Good Friday • 3 pieces for recorder and percussion • Ostinati for glockenspiel • Gloria
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Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of “Music for Children” by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977) to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national heritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. Contents of this fourth volume: Songs and pieces using the full range of the Aeolian, Dorian and Phrygian modes. Accompaniments are founded on drone bass with the later addition of simple chords. Aeolian: King Herold and the cock • Short pieces for barred percussion instruments • Ostinato exercises for barred instruments • Evening red and morning grey • More sayings • Pieces to be played on all types of instruments • Weather sayings • The keys of Canterbury • Pieces for recorder • Deux chansons: J'ai vu le loup, le renard, le lièvre • C'était Anne de Bretagne • Marmotte • Two pieces • Gjeite Lok-Norwegian goatherd's song • Piece for recorders • Amor, amor • The bridge • The nightjar • The cuckoo's fallen to his death • A babe is born • Dorian: Connemara lullaby • Short pieces for barred instruments • Pieces for recorders • Joyous Easter hymn • Pastorals • C'est le mai • Dance • From the Song of Solomon • There is no rose of such virtue • Two prayers: For himility • Evening pryer • Yonder sits a fair young damsel • Dance • The virgin unspottes • Phrygian: Mother, oh Mother, so hungry am I • Melodies for singing to a xylophone accompaniment • For recorder and drum • Evening pryer • Three dances • Mary at the Cross • Ascension • The Tonic And Leading Note Triads: What shall we do with the drunken sailor? • Pieces for barred instruments • Ostinato pieces • When Mary thro' the garden went • Malcolm Laddie • Dance • The fair lady • The Tonic, Mediant And Other Triads: Instrumental piece • The jolly ploughboy • Piece • Studies in triads (for recorders or other instruments) • Decoration of the third • The heaby clouds are blown this was • Ostinato pieces • Three angels are singing • The coasts of high Barbary
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Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of “Music for Children” by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977) to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national heritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. Contents of this third volume: The instrumentation and range of keys are increased. The settings include the chords on the fourth and fifth notes of the major scale. The Dominant Triad: If all the world were paper • Bass parts for timpani • For recorder and timpani • The riddling knight • Ten short pieces for dancing • Carillon de Vendôme • The old woman and her pig • A good-night • Morning • Other Keys: Deux chansons de jeu: Sur le pont d'Avignon • En revenant de Versailles • No John, No • Beauty's spell • Riddles • The Sudominant Triad: Street song • Pieces for xylophone • The man in the moon • Malbrough • Dance-song • Festive procession • Lord Thomas of Winesbury • Dashing away with the smoothing-iron • Sevenths and Ninths: This old man • Fior di viola • La Violette • Rundadinella • Sacred yodelling song • Mater et filia • Polka from the Ennstal • Two polkas • English dances: Rufy Tufty • Rakes of mallow • Hunt the squirrel • Up tails all • The phoenis • Time-change dances • Two dances for singing and playing: Dance-song • Hector Protector
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Sing on Sight is a comprehensive sight-singing method by Audrey Snyder. Level Two builds on the skills established in Level One and moves step by step to full, choral sight-singing. The recorded accompaniments include a wide variety of styles, from classical to contemporary, and folk music to pop and jazz. Exercises are written so that two or more lines may be sung simultaneously, so students gain sight-singing independence and develop their part-singing skills. With just a few minutes a day Sing on Sight can help your choirs learn to read music and have fun in the process! Student and Teacher Editions available separately: both Unison/2-Part Treble and 2-Part/3-Part Mixed. Accompaniment CD (coincides with both voicings) also available. Classroom Kits include 25 Student Books, 1 Teacher Edition and 1 Accompaniment CD.
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Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of “Music for Children” by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977) to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national heritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. Includes: The Dominant Triad With Minor Third: Sying • By the moon we sport and play • Ten short pieces • Melodies and basses • La légende de St. Nicolas • Searching for lambs • Spanish ladies • My bonny lad • Two sayings: Winds • If winter comes • Herr Olof • The Dominant Triad With Major Third: Old midsummer dance • La Pénitence de Marie-Madeleine • Am Weynachabend • Decorated thirds • Two pieces in thirds and sixths • Villancico-Baile de Nadal • Quand Biron voulut danser • Country sayings • Zu Maien, zu Maien • The loyal lover • The Subdominant Triad: Lamento • Country saying • Short pieces for xylophone and recorder • Aria: Komm Trost der Nacht • Melodies to be sung or played on a recorder • Carillon • Berceuse • Bergerettes • John Barleycorn • Making descants • Chaconne • Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris • Whittingham Fair • The wraggle taggle gipsies • In Conclusion: Incipiunt Laudes Creaturarum quas fecit Beatus Franciscus ad Laudem et Honorem Dei • Jubilationes • Thythms for Development • Two Dances • Pieces Using Speech • Recitative -- Finale.
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“Essential Musicianship, Book 2,” recommended for Grades 8-10 or other older beginners, is a sequential choral method that helps the older beginner or returning singer develop basic to intermediate skills. Each of the twenty chapters includes materials for vocal development, music theory, sight reading and performance. Basic notation, rhythm, pitch and basic harmony are covered through drills, exercises and 44 practice/performance songs for mixed, treble and tenor bass choirs.
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For tenor and baritone changing voices, Sound Patterns for Changing Voices teaches sight reading skills quickly while singing “real music” from day one. This step-by-step method includes age and range appropriate songs with lyrics, dynamics and accompaniment, along with preparatory exercises that are interesting, authentic and flexible. This resource may be used with changing voice beginners from approximately age 11 through 15, and for older singers with less singing experience. The sequential approach focuses on the keys C, G, and F, basic rhythms and simple intervals in the tonic, dominant and subdominant chords.
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Sing on Sight is a comprehensive sight-singing method by Audrey Snyder. Volume Two builds on the skills established in Volume One and moves step by step to full, choral sight-singing. The recorded accompaniments include a wide variety of styles, from classical to contemporary, and folk music to pop and jazz. Exercises are written so that two or more lines may be sung simultaneously, so students gain sight-singing independence and develop their part-singing skills. With just a few minutes a day Sing on Sight can help your choirs learn to read music and have fun in the process! Student and Teacher Editions available separately: both Unison/2-Part Treble and 2-Part/3-Part Mixed. Accompaniment CD (coincides with both voicings) also available. Classroom Kits include 25 Student Books, 1 Teacher Edition and 1 Accompaniment CD.
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“Essential Musicianship, Book 1,” recommended for Grades 6-8 or other beginning groups, is a sequential choral method that helps the beginning singer develop a strong foundation of musical skills. In each of the twenty chapters a concept is presented in the theory section, practiced in the sight-reading section, and applied in the performance of a song. The Student 10-Pak provides over a 10% savings if multiple books are needed.
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The Singin' and Swingin' at the K-2 Chorale Series includes easy-to-stage mini-musicals specifically designed for primary-age students. The songs, scripts, costumes, and staging suggestions for the series provide a number of performance options that accommodate a wide range of skills extending from kindergarten through second grade, and may even be extended to third grade as well.
In A Barnyard Moosical, a hilarious and imaginative mini-musical, we meet a unique and talented group of animals living at this unusual farm. Between the gourmet goats that refuse to eat garbage, a chorus line of hoofing cows, neatnik pigs and funky dancing chickens, the musical will be sure to tickle the imagination and funny bone of performers and audiences alike. This kit contains the director's score, reproducible student parts, and an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes an event poster, program, artwork elements and a personal note to the director/teacher from the Gallinas. Duration: ca. 15 minutes. Grades K-2.
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For any choir, team, or class to work together in a positive manner, the members must be comfortable with each other. Long-time educator Valerie Lippoldt Mack gives us some of her favorite team-building activities in her IceBreakers series. Tried and true, these 60 IceBreaker activities come directly from her classroom and teach life lessons of respect, tolerance, and patience. The book is divided into sections that include communication, energizers, problem-solving, trust-building, goal-setting, and building respect. This simple and affordable book packs the punch you need for dynamic success with your choir, ensemble and classroom! All ages.
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“Essential Musicianship, Book 3,” recommended for Grades 10-12 or other advanced singers, is a sequential choral method that helps the returning high school singer develop intermediate to advanced skills. Concepts presented include major/minor scales, diatonic chords, intervals, chromaticism, categories of harmony, modes, simple, asymmetric and changing meters. The 52 practice/performance songs for mixed, treble and tenor bass choirs are designed to improve reading skills through expressive singing.
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Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of “Music for Children” by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977) to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national heritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. The American Edition assembles works by all the leading contributors to the Orff movement. In three volumes, the techniques of “knowing” and “doing” are used to teach music through rhythm, melody, texture, and form. It's an unbeatable resource for music teachers! VOLUME 1 PreSchool (Pre-K to K, 80 pages). VOLUME 2 Primary (Grades 1-3, 218 pages). VOLUME 3 Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6, 342 pages).
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Based on her years of developing musical young choirs, Emily Crocker has developed this valuable resource to help students achieve the best sound possible. These warmups and vocal exercises cover producing a free and open tone, articulation and diction, resonance, intonation and more. This unique, octavo-sized set is a must for every choir folder. For Gr. 4-9.
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“Essential Musicianship, Book 1,” recommended for Grades 6-8 or other beginning groups, is a sequential choral method that helps the beginning singer develop a strong foundation of musical skills. In each of the twenty chapters a concept is presented in the theory section, practiced in the sight-reading section, and applied in the performance of a song. The Teacher Edition provides comprehensive lesson plans based on the National Standards for Arts Education.
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Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of “Music for Children” by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977) to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national heritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. The American Edition assembles works by all the leading contributors to the Orff movement. In three volumes, the techniques of “knowing” and “doing” are used to teach music through rhythm, melody, texture, and form. It's an unbeatable resource for music teachers! VOLUME 1 PreSchool (Pre-K to K, 80 pages). VOLUME 2 Primary (Grades 1-3, 218 pages). VOLUME 3 Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6, 342 pages).
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Carl Orff devoted much of his life to music for children. His pioneering work continues under the guidance of teachers and educators in many countries. The five basic German volumes of “Music for Children” by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman were published between 1950 and 1954. The considerable growth of Orff-Schulwerk in the United States led to the publication of the American Edition (1977) to satisfy the requirements of a different educational system and national heritage. Music for Children is a stimulating source of material for music teaching. The American Edition assembles works by all the leading contributors to the Orff movement. In three volumes, the techniques of “knowing” and “doing” are used to teach music through rhythm, melody, texture, and form. It's an unbeatable resource for music teachers! VOLUME 1 PreSchool (Pre-K to K, 80 pages). VOLUME 2 Primary (Grades 1-3, 218 pages). VOLUME 3 Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6, 342 pages).
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ESSENTIAL REPERTOIRE is a core library of time-tested choral works which provide a framework for teaching style and history, all through performance. The graded series includes Masterworks (Renaissance through Contemporary), Folksongs (American and Multicultural), Spirituals, A Cappella and Accompanied works. The series is available for beginning through advanced choirs, and for mixed, treble and tenor bass ensembles.
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The next time you use warm-ups, wander the world with your choir! This collection of forty simple folk songs from twenty different countries is the perfect resource for you. They can be easily memorized for immediate focus and the recommended strategies allow the warm-ups to work for both beginning and advanced singers. Help refine students' ability to listen to each other, unify vowels and tune chords all while experiencing beautiful and dynamic songs of other cultures. Pronunciatioin Guide is also available via online access. Suggested for grades 4-12.
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This collection of musical games with an Olympic theme has been created by music educator Todd Schreiber and Valerie Lippoldt Mack and is sure to be an Olympic hit with your students. This collection can be used for one grade level or the entire school over the course of an academic year. Your class will establish their country for the Olympic Games, then create their own Olympic flags, team colors and choose a team sponsor. At the sound of the starting pistol, the competition will begin to teach rhythm-reading, note values, rest values, note names, and solfege, along with movement games that teach listening skills through physical fun. The book is reproducible with variations to each game and contains instructional ideas for creating game boards that can be used year after year. Whether it is an Olympic year or not, your music classroom will always be an Olympic musical winner with Olympic Games for the Music Classroom. Grades K-6.
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This book presents a rich and varied selection of material from an immense geographical area, combining local traditions with foreign influences to engage and inspire teacher and students. The DVD includes demonstration of the dances for presentation in the classroom.
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IceBreakers 2 includes 64 more games and activities, as well as numerous variations, designed to build teamwork skills, energize the classroom, and focus the kids. Many of the suggestions also teach musical concepts. The final chapter includes holiday games to celebrate special occasions! All Ages.
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ESSENTIAL MUSICIANSHIP is a sequential comprehensive curriculum that is designed to build all the skills of a choral musician. It includes Voice-builders, Theory-Builders, Sight-Reading exercises and songs which can be used for classroom or concert. The easy-to-use format allows the books to be used with all types of choir: mixed, treble or tenor bass.
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This is the indispensable guide to learning how to sight-read choral music. Using special interactive technology, renowned choral educators Ralph Allwood and Timothy Teague take the user from the very basics of sight-reading to a level at which they can sing confidently in a choir. This guide provides clear explanations, exercises, tips and tricks on: basic music theory; scales and stepwise motion; larger intervals and awkward leaps; fast and effective reading of choral scores; examples from popular choral repertoire; general good practice for choral singing. Whether you are 7 or 70, a beginner or an experienced singer, this book will improve your ability to read music and help you to enjoy singing to the full.
This book is supported by SoundWise. It includes a range of interactive digital features: SoundCheck (powered by Match My Sound) – This unique assessment and feedback software lets you use your phone, tablet or computer to help you practice. SoundCheck listens to you sing, then gives you instant feedback on how to improve!; eBook – A digital edition of your book to read on any device; Video – Tips and demonstrations from the authors.
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“Essential Musicianship, Book 2,” recommended for Grades 8-10 or other older beginners, is a sequential choral method that helps the older beginner or returning singer develop basic to intermediate skills. Each of the twenty chapters includes materials for vocal development, music theory, sight reading and performance. The Teacher Edition provides comprehensive lesson plans based on the National Standards for Arts Education.
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Includes lesson plans, activities and reproducible student pages for music theory, history, listening, assessment, cross-cultural activities and more and is compatible with any volume or level of EE for Choir. The professional Listening CD included is the kit is designed for use with many of the lessons.
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