Make it a very special holiday season for your students with this unique multiculltural musical trip around the world. Perfect for the classroom and on stage, thiis collection provides songs, script, and background information and activities ffor a variety of international holidays. Available: Teacher's Edition, Singer's Edition 10-Pak and ShowTrax CD (full performance/accompaniment only. Performance Time: 45 minutes. For Gr. 1-6.
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Included in this invaluable kit are a variety of kid-tested songs, games, activities, practice pages and detailed teaching suggestions for each.
Grades K-6.
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A Musical Adaptation of the Mark Twain Classic. Travel to the past when the Mississippi Delta was Queen and life was as simple as straw hats and bib overalls. This 55-minute musical of the adventures of Tom Sawyer is ideal for upper elementary or middle school students capable of performing a full length musical. The Teacher's Manual includes the accompanied songs, full script and staging guide, while the Singer's Edition includes the script and vocal lines only. The ShowTrax CD features the full performance and accompaniment-only versions of the musical numbers (no dialog recorded), great for rehearsal and performance! Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition, Preview CD (full performance) and ShowTrax CD (full performance and accompaniment only). Performance Time: 55 minutes. For Gr. 5-8.
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In 1804, the United States, under the leadership of President Thomas Jefferson, commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to travel, explore and chart the new territories of the Louisiana Purchase. These brave men, and their companions, York, Charbonneau, Sacajawea, along with their trusty dog, Scannon, traveled up the Missouri River, over the Rocky Mountains, and down the Columbia River, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Their remarkable story comes to life in this clever 40-minute musical adaptation by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson, with 8 original songs and a delightfully-entertaining script. The Teacher's Manual includes the accompanied songs, the full script, and background historical information, while the Singer's Edition includes the script and vocal lines only. Best of all, John Jacobson's choreography notes are included in both, and the Perf/Accom. CD will help you stage a truly spectacular production. Let music enrich the curriculum of your school as you join Lewis and Clark in their historic journey. Performance Time: 40 minutes.
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Here's a fun collection that makes rhythm reading a snap, tap and a clap! This motivational classroom resource consists of over 60 rhythm drills and song rhythms, beginning with the simplest patterns and progressing sequentially to more complex patterns. Included are 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 patterns with quarter, eighth, half and whole notes/rests. Syncopated rhythms, tied notes, sixteenth notes and dotted rhythms are also included for extra challenge in building skills. The rhythm drills in the Book/Cassette or Book/CD Pak are reproducible for classroom use, so your students can keep them in their folders for daily use or you can make posters or overhead transparencies for whole-group practice. The book comes complete with teaching ideas, reproducible pages, extension suggestions and assessment strategies. Best of all, each exercise has its own contemporary backup track on the CD. These professionally-produced tracks are orchestrated in a variety of contemporary styles and will make a terrific motivator for general music classes, choirs, or instrumental groups. For Grades 2-6.
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Bach! Beethoven! Brahms! Your students will be introduced to the music of the masters in MUSIC LISTENING BINGO - a 'mini-course' in Music Appreciation! This is a delightful game that your students can play to sharpen their listening skills while recognizing and identifying 24 of history's greatest composers (from Renaissance through Contemporary) and their musical themes. Includes 30 player cards, 1 reproducible Composer Listening Guide, 1 Music History Timeline poster, 5 reproducible 'Listening Smart' pages, and 1 recording featuring all the recorded excerpts in 6 separate sound sequences. Available: Game/Cassette Pak, Game/CD Pak, Replacement Cassette and Replacement CD (set of 2). For all ages.
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Make it a very special holiday season for your students with this unique multiculltural musical trip around the world. Perfect for the classroom and on stage, thiis collection provides songs, script, and background information and activities ffor a variety of international holidays. Available: Teacher's Edition, Singer's Edition 10-Pak and ShowTrax CD (full performance/accompaniment only. Performance Time: 45 minutes. For Gr. 1-6.
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A Musical Adaptation of the Mark Twain Classic. Travel to the past when the Mississippi Delta was Queen and life was as simple as straw hats and bib overalls. This 55-minute musical of the adventures of Tom Sawyer is ideal for upper elementary or middle school students capable of performing a full length musical. The Teacher's Manual includes the accompanied songs, full script and staging guide, while the Singer's Edition includes the script and vocal lines only. The ShowTrax CD features the full performance and accompaniment-only versions of the musical numbers (no dialog recorded), great for rehearsal and performance! Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition, Preview CD (full performance) and ShowTrax CD (full performance and accompaniment only). Performance Time: 55 minutes. For Gr. 5-8.
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Here is an active learning game that tests your students' musical knowledge! Consisting of a total of 64 cards, 32 cards feature pre-printed musical facts geared toward Grades 3-6. Your students will progress through the easy-to-follow question-and-answer format as quickly as they can within a designated time limit. The other 32 cards are left blank, so that you can create your own set of Music Round Robin questions to help reinforce your own unique course of study. Best of all, all 64 cards are laminated on both sides for durability and so that they can be used with wipe-away dry erase markers. Carefully developed by Cheryl Lavender, this is a classroom-tested resource that you will use over and over again. Let your students “take the music challenge”!
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12″ x 12″ colorful, framed print with Cheryl Lavender's inspirational quote, “The fact that children can make beautiful music is less significant than the fact that music can make beautiful children.” Illustration by J. Stuart Hill. Frame is black plastic with glass front.
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A Musical Adaptation of the Mark Twain Classic. Travel to the past when the Mississippi Delta was Queen and life was as simple as straw hats and bib overalls. This 55-minute musical of the adventures of Tom Sawyer is ideal for upper elementary or middle school students capable of performing a full length musical. The Teacher's Manual includes the accompanied songs, full script and staging guide, while the Singer's Edition includes the script and vocal lines only. The ShowTrax CD features the full performance and accompaniment-only versions of the musical numbers (no dialog recorded), great for rehearsal and performance! Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition, Preview CD (full performance) and ShowTrax CD (full performance and accompaniment only). Performance Time: 55 minutes. For Gr. 5-8.
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DICTIONARY OF DANCE features over 450 choreography terms, defined and demonstrated with the music teacher in mind. The movements are alphabetized and numbered for ease of use, with easy to follow definitions, diagrams and dozens of demonstration photos for further visual reference. The video features step-by-step instruction of these movements as demonstrated by John Jacobson and 4 student dance models, and presented in the same order as the book version for your quick reference. Sold separately, or together in a pak, this book & video reference is a must for your music library!
Available: Book, Video (set of 2), Book/Video pak. For all ages.
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Movement enhances even the simplest of musical settings. It can bring energy to a dynamic show choir number or simple elegance to a beautiful concert piece without your choir ever leaving the risers! John Jacobson's ideas for staging and choreography on choral risers have been compiled in this easy-to-use resource for the beginning or veteran choral director. Covering basic formations, visual effects, and simple gestures that enhance the lyrics, this practical guide will help you incorporate all kinds of staging into your performance. Watch the companion video for the complete visual effect. Purchase the Book/Video Pak for even greater value!
Available: Book, Video, Book/Video Pak. For all ages.
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Every child loves to play, and this handy classroom resource lets them do just that! Nationally renowned elementary music educator and clinician Cheryl Lavender has done it ... AGAIN ... with these 'tried-and-true music recipes' from her classroom to yours. Here are learning games which reinforce the basic musical concepts of melody, rhythm and tone color, while encouraging sharing, participation and cooperation. Games include: World-Wide Hello, Where's the Beat?, Dyno Dynamics, Musical Charades, Movie Music Match-Up, Name Game, Jump Back Baby, Music Is Math, It's Talent Day.
Available: Book and Companion CD (#08740892). Grades K-6.
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Uses: Advent, Christmas
Scripture: Luke 2
From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols” service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs, this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments for congregational participation, handbell ringers, and children's choir, if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; O Come, All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise, Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; Let Christmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB, SAB, iPrint Orch CD-rom, Printed Orchestration, iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom, iPrint Handbells CD-rom, StudioTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-Pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack, RehearsalTrax CDs, Digital Resource Kit (Power Point, Poster/Program PDFs, Rehearsal Tips, Choir Devotionals, Children's Program, Composer Bios). Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) or ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).
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Take the creative excitement of charades, throw in the fun of drawing your clues, get the whole class into the act as they test their musical knowledge in a positive atmosphere, and you've got a great learning game for the music classroom! The game includes over 500 words or simple phrases on easy-to-read cards in two difficulty levels. Each card has words or phrases in 4 categories: Musical Things, Musical People, Musical Works and Musical Grab Bag. Recommended for Gr. 4-8.
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“I want to see you flap flap flap your wings, and drum drum drum your heartbeat...” even your littlest rhythm-makers will sing, clap, dance and cheer as Haja (AH-ja) learns to fly! Kid-tested and teacher-approved ... Musical Tales for Modern Minds' HAJA TEACHING GUIDE offers step-by-step multicultural lesson plans and student hands-on learning activities. Aligned to our national core curriculum standards for young learners to develop their multiple intelligences and creative expression, this Guide provides ways to engage with music-making, language arts and multi-sensory experiences. Through the story of Haja, The Bird Who was Afraid to Fly and the companion song “Fly Haja Fly”, students can identify with Haja's transformation as she overcomes her fear. They'll take her example of success to heart as she builds her confidence, gaining self-awareness and determination. Young students will explore and practice learning sounds and rhythms, and identifying colors and patterns. The guide also offers an interdisciplinary introduction to West African instruments, designs, food and more. Suggested for ages 4-7. “Today's lesson was a huge success! The kids loved it! They loved the story, song, drumming.... everything. They wanted to listen to the song several times and on the way out I could hear them singing the chorus ...” (music educator, Wharton Elementary, Lancaster PA)
Supplemental media can be accessed online.
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Mr. Jones is having trouble motivating his fifth grade band students to practice. When he discovers a packet of magical musical plant seeds in an old trombone case, he gets an idea. Mr. Jones plants the seeds in pots of soil and gives one to each of his students to take home. He tells the students how to care for the seeds and to play their instrumetns every day to make the plants grow. Some of his students laugh at his crazy idea, but some of his students take him seriously. The students soon discover what happens when they practice and when they don't. The whimsical illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Susan Oliver add to the charm of this delightful story. The book includes a CD of ten easy original songs with recorded examples of each band instrument.
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Bach! Beethoven! Brahms! Your students will be introduced to the music of the masters in MUSIC LISTENING BINGO - a 'mini-course' in Music Appreciation! This is a delightful game that your students can play to sharpen their listening skills while recognizing and identifying 24 of history's greatest composers (from Renaissance through Contemporary) and their musical themes. Includes 30 player cards, 1 reproducible Composer Listening Guide, 1 Music History Timeline poster, 5 reproducible 'Listening Smart' pages, and 1 recording featuring all the recorded excerpts in 6 separate sound sequences. For all ages.
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Carole Glenn's In Quest of Answers provides an opportunity for American choral conductors to voice their ideas, creating a profile of the choral art in the United States. It also provides glimpses of their individual philosophies, motivations and personalities. This work enables readers to compare the various viewpoints and allows them to formulate their own ideas.
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This fun, educationally designed game helps your students learn the names and faces of 24 famous classical composers from the Baroque through Contemporary periods of music history. Composers include: Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Wagner, Verdi, Strauss, Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Tchaikovsky, Dvorák, Grieg, Debussy, Bartók, Villa-Lobos, Prokofiev, Gershwin, Copland and Menotti. Based on the traditional “Bingo” game, Composer Bingo promotes an active learning environment and involves all of your students! The game is age-appropriate for both lower and upper elementary music students with two levels of play, and focuses on development of memory skills.
Composer Bingo includes 30 player cards, caller cards and an instruction sheet. Also available: Composer Reproducible Pack to enhance your unit on composers. For Grades 3-8.
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Here's a collection of incredibly successful games and activities for the elementary music classroom. IT'S YOUR TURN emphasizes the art of 'play' - the ultimate learning tool for children of all ages. This book features large-group, fun-filled experiences which reinforce basic musical concepts such as melody, rhythm or tone color. Highlights include: Surfin', Hand Jivin', Rockin' Rhythms, Tune-a-Grams, Invasion of the Soap Bubbles, Boogie Woogie Rap and much more. For Gr. 1-6.
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