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by Kat Reinhert
(16 tracks) This product includes MP3 and WAV files for digital download. A small collection of original secular winter songs and accompanying lesson plan ideas and concepts. With styles of music from country to jazz to funk, these songs are sure to delight students, parents and teachers alike. Smart, sophisticated and modern.These tracks accompany the book, Winter Soup, and can be used for teaching or performing the songs from that collection. Note: This track collection does not include "The Season Full of Cold and Snow" -
by Meghan Cabral
( 24 pages) This is an electronic resource for digital download. Bundle this with any other book from Meghan Cabral and receive 50% off this book using the code FLIPPING2020 at checkout! A flipped classroom is a type of blended learning where students are introduced to content at home and practice working through it at school. It is a great way to engage students in meaningful, differentiated instruction. Want a resource on how to flip your classroom? Look no further; this is your guide to flipping! Included are popular Q&A questions as well as a step-by-step guide on how to start flipping. -
This song has been written and adapted to fit a variety of ensemble make-ups. From a unison elementary choir to a SATBB vocal ensemble with a full orchestra, this anthem of unity can be performed by all ages. Explore the pop version with Lead and Lyric sheets or fully notated arrangements for choral ensembles.
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by David Getz (115 pages + Downloadable Presentations)
This is an eBook for digital download. Unlocking Student Creativity through Composition is the perfect book for any teacher or student who wants to begin their Music Composition journey. Written in practical terms with one too many pop culture references, Getz uses his student composition group, the Composers’ Guild, as an example of how student creativity can blossom through the development of this craft. Through the unity of intentional Education and exciting Experiences, you can find the Inspiration needed to unlock your creativity today! -
This is a digital resource. Looking to improve your students’ theoretical understanding of important tonal concepts? Want to find a way to reinforce concepts at home or on days when you need substitute plans? In this supplementary resource, Meghan Cabral, author of A New Band Approach, provides materials for flipped classroom video instructions on tonal concepts. She covers topics related to enharmonic equivalents, whole steps vs. half steps, key signatures, and the circle of fifths. This resource comes with video links and student worksheets for all of the concepts she introduces. -
This is a digital resource. This resource is intended for choral music classes and can be used either in person or through virtual instruction. Students select tonal patterns from their assigned repertoire, compose a new pattern in Noteflight, and transfer that pattern to Soundtrap for extension activities. -
by Thomas Velsor
(36 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. The purpose of this method is to provide a beginner double bass text that does not require shifting positions. By avoiding the need to shift, the student can spend their first lessons focusing on musicianship skills, and correct hand positions. This text would also be a good fit for any student performing in a concert band, as well as students who are not beginners but are new to the half position. -
by S. Elias James
(102 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. The Music Tech Student is a compendium of information covering every major music technology topic. It’s a concise and unbiased look at the basics without leaving anything out. You’ll find it’s a fantastic trove of just the right answers to the most common questions from topics including careers, the nature of sound, acoustics, recording studios, DAWs, electronic music, audio processing, live sound, and marketing. -
by Alice Tsui
This is a digital resource for immediate download "The Moon Represents My Heart 月亮代表我的心” Teaching Guide and Sheet Music Arrangement by Alice Tsui is a bilingual Mandarin Chinese and English digital resource that shares the history of the song "The Moon Represents My Heart 月亮代表我的心,” the context of this popular song within Chinese culture, and its connections to cultural celebrations today. -
by Marissa Guarriello, Sarah Gulish, and Matt Shaffer
(103 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Want to engage your students in creative music-making but don't know where to start? This practical eBook takes you step-by-step through improvising, creating, arranging, and performing with your students. Written from the perspective of three string orchestra educators, these tried and true methods will transform your music classroom into a music laboratory. This interactive eBook includes links to videos, student project examples, editable google docs, and other supportive resources. The authors address topics such as "creativity in remote teaching" and "creativity as social justice," as well as rehearsal and lesson plan ideas that could be completed either in-person or remotely. -
This is a digital resource. This musicianship guide breaks down the main rhythmic and tonal patterns within Lon Beery's "The Bells" (Three-Part Mixed). It also includes a list of dynamics found throughout the piece. -
by Benjamin Taylor and Joseph Sowa
(23 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Creativity and collaboration in the classroom is easier and more fun than you might think. The creative exercises and improvisational games collected in Teaching Music Creativity were designed to help students of all abilities feel comfortable in improvising and creating new music. They have been road tested by the Music Creators Academy and are now being used as a resource by band, choir, and orchestra directors with great success. -
by Michelle Rose
( 82 pages + dozens of downloadable files) This is an eBook for digital download. When Michelle Rose first started teaching music online, she felt like she went straight back to her first year of teaching and there wasn’t much guidance available for K-12 music educators, especially in regards to performance ensembles. Teaching Music Online: A Comprehensive Guide for K-12 Music Educators is full of everything Michelle learned during her experience of teaching music at a full time virtual school. Her book is a balance of practical advice, innovative teaching strategies, and educational philosophy designed to help teachers transition into online music education. -
by Sarah Gulish, Danielle Larrick, Rosie Wilson, Gabe Romero, Emma Rolecki, and Peyton Beebe
This is an eBook for digital download with editable student worksheets. This resource was created as a collaboration between F-flat Books and the podcast, Switched on Pop (SOP). Intended for secondary-level music classrooms, students explore elements of popular music and create original work based on specific themes. This resource includes a teaching guide and editable student worksheets. -
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This is a digital resource. This PDF slideshow contains everything you need to engage students in creative work through a senior serenades project. Students collaborate to create projects that honor graduating seniors in your music program. This resource includes planning and assessment tools along with project examples and additional resources that can be saved and edited via google drive. -
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by Sarah Gulish & Danielle Larrick
(20 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Want to know how to achieve a more balanced life as a music teacher? While there is no perfect formula to make life balanced and easy, there are ways in which we can create space and focus to avoid burnout and thrive in our careers. Backed by research and told through the experience of two music educators, this book provides practical tips for music teacher self-care through managing emotions, creating sound spaces, making music fun, outsourcing, and blocking time. -
This is a digital resource. Looking to improve your students’ rhythmic reading? Want to find a way to reinforce concepts at home or on days when you need substitute plans? In this supplementary resource, Meghan Cabral, author of A New Band Approach, provides materials for flipped classroom video instructions on rhythm. She covers concepts related to syncopation in common time, the introduction of 16th note rhythms, and compound time in 6/8. This resource comes with video links and student worksheets for all of the concepts she introduces. -
This is an eBook for digital download (58 pages) Are you over the monotonous "I sing, you sing" to teach music program repertoire? This book will help you turn that monotony into a vibrant experience as you discover the power of nine practical strategies that will transform your program preparation rehearsals. Learn how to keep young learners engaged and captivated while ensuring you are organized and prepared for your next program. This must-read book is designed to support educators at all stages of their career, offering practical guidance and fresh ideas to elevate your teaching. -
A Resource for You & Your Musicians
This is a digital resource.This downloadable PDF will show you how to implement a program notes project with your students. Highlights include steps to implement, additional ideas and uses, and student-created examples. Includes an editable rubric for assessment, a student handout, and student slides to display or post when rolling out the project. -
Living in Harmony featuring lead vocalist Allison Suey, is a musical work inspired by recent national and worldwide events that have impacted our communities. The lyric establishes that it is possible to live in harmony with one another but it’s a choice we each individually must make. Available for flexible choral arrangements and with piano accompaniment or full orchestration. Sample Track: -
Lift Every Voice and Sing! These words, penned then orchestrated by the Johnson brothers James Weldon and John Rosamand in the 1900s, have become an anthem of passion and resilience for many people. To celebrate the history of African American culture, along with the future of culturally responsive teaching, Alicia Engram, Franklin Willis and Otto Gross have combined the prominent and popular hymn with a touch of modern day production in this new arrangement. -
by Chelsea Dehner
(67 slides) This is digital resource. This resource provides everything you need to recreate a music performance project for your staff or your students. Through covering John Lennon's Imagine, school staff can build community and connect with their students, whether virtual or in-person. Use the editable files that accompany this tutorial to create meaning and have some fun with those around you! -
This is a digital resource.This google slideshow and downloadable PDF will show you how to create your own musicianship guide for your choral students to accompany repertoire. Highlighting the essential elements and musical ideas found in your repertoire not only helps students to learn the music faster, but also with more confidence. Included are YouTube tutorials, editable templates, and step-by-step instructions with examples.
