Teaching Movement & Dance


Book Description

Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, e, i, s, t.







Spice It Up


Book Description

Spice It Up is a collection of songs for students of all ages. Some songs are traditional, well-known melodies. Some are folk songs, and some were written by author Konnie Saliba just for fun. All of the lessons provide ideas for the teacher to "kick it up a notch" during the music hour, and encourage creative choices by the students so they can "take ownership" of the music they helped put together. This thoughtful, fun folio is designed with the needs of the music educator in mind, and contains lots of great ideas for both young and intermediate ability levels.




The Remarkable Farkle McBride


Book Description

In his first book, actor and musician John Lithgow introduces a memorable character, a fickle yet lovable child prodigy who brings the sounds and rhythms of an orchestra to sprawling visual life. With a double gatefold showing the entire orchestra, this is the ultimate book for the music lover in all of us.




Orff Instrument Source Book, Volume 1


Book Description

These are detailed, self-contained lessons designed to introduce children to music and the creative experience through Orff instruments. Considerable emphasis has been given to developing movement and drama with each song. The 2003 revision has Orff and recorder sequences added.




A Rhyme in Time


Book Description

A well-rounded collection of language, movement, and music activities for grades K-8. The pieces integrate well with language arts programs; the rhymes and poems build a foundation for rhythm, phrase, and form. With a developmental process based on the Orff-Schulwerk, each lesson is designed with an open structure that makes them adaptable to the skill level of any group. Titles: * One-Two, Tie My Shoe * Wee Willie Winkie * Baté Baté Chocolate * Tantos Rios * Second Story Window * Whoops! Johnny * Two Little Blackbirds and many more.




Pot-Pourri


Book Description

Pot-Pourri is a creative collection of 35 original and traditional songs set as Orff arrangements. This book is written by a well-known consultant in Orff-Schulwerk, and the 1996 recipient of the American Orff-Schulwerk Distinguished Service Award. Pot-Pourri contains games and rhythms for elementary and middle school students. It includes many general suggestions for teaching.




Name Games


Book Description

Includes a potpourri of games for all ages; opportunities for integrating the curriculum; a developmental process based on the Orff-Schulwerk.




D.R.U.M.: Discipline, Respect, and Unity Through Music


Book Description

Kids love drums! The sight, the sound, the power, and the feel are tremendous motivators for many students. D.R.U.M. is an acronym for Discipline, Respect and Unity Through Music. The original D.R.U.M. group was formed at author Jim Solomon's elementary school in 1995 to provide an ensemble experience for students not involved in any of the regular music groups. The group concept is designed to stress teamwork and self-discipline while learning these intensive percussion ensembles built on music from the United States, Brazil, Africa, and China. Useful for general music classes and special groups, this book is a terrific learning tool with unlimited potential!




The Music Effect


Book Description

An engaging, ready-to-use resource for teachers who want to lead children to music literacy and lifelong music enjoyment and participation. Designed for the kindergarten classroom. Includes a wealth of energizing and imaginative multi-sensory activities, focusing on increasing students' musical knowledge, skill, and conceptual development. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. The accompanying online audio contains recordings of all chants, songs, and orchestral pieces included in the lessons and activities.