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by Steve Holley
(150 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Coaching a Popular Music Ensemble is a comprehensive guide for the music teacher striving to meet the changing needs of their students, the university music educator examining our current music education paradigm, and the band director trying to expand their school’s music program. Using his broad experiences as an educator and Memphis musician, Holley details the philosophy and approaches he developed to create a culturally responsive, learner-driven popular music program. -
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 Donna Rhodenizer
(93 pages) This is an e-book for digital download. Purchase includes PDF and audio files. Computer Cat is a delightful collection of 12 original songs that can be used by young singers at recitals, festivals and other presentations. Teachers love the fresh and original lyrics and the musicality of the songs and they are a favorite with both soloists and choirs. The right to make copies is included with the purchase of the Computer Cat song collection. This song collection is a fantastic resource for private and classroom music teachers (more info below)... -
by Edward Varner
(40 Pages) This is an eBook for digital download. How can we effectively advocate for the value of ensemble programs? Many educators and parents remain unaware of the value of the school band beyond obvious, natural entertainment contexts and find it easy to devalue school band along with other arts programming. This text highlights evidence that supports music and school band as methods to achieve improved student success in school. This eBook will better inform decisions that school administrators make about existing scheduling challenges and financial dilemmas facing American schools. -
Arranged by Heather Fortune
This is a digital score available for download only. It is scored here for Flute, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, and Keyboard. This XML score can be performed "as is" or adjusted to fit your specific teaching situation! Along with the digital score and individual parts, you will receive access to the XML files that can be uploaded to your notation software of choice and adjusted/re-arranged. -
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by Sarah Gulish
This is an eBook for digital download. There is growing evidence that a regular gratitude practice will improve well-being and mental health. However, what does it look like to have a regular classroom gratitude practice? This resource contains 50 journal prompts/discussion questions centered on ten themes of gratitude. The questions are general enough to apply to any music classroom at any age level. -
by Heather Fortune
(44 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. This book will empower you to create student-centered programs, utilize powerful tech tools, and build community through music. Drawing for decades of experience, Heather Fortune provides inspiration to question and re-imagine school instrumental programs. -
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. -
This is an electronic product for digital download. The Rainbow Superhero Carmine series is centered on embracing the beauty in our differences. This positive, energetic song, and accompanying classroom resources will help your students connect with their brilliance and share it with those around them. This resource includes recordings, sheet music, and more! Scroll down to learn more. Sample Track: -
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 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!
