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This is an ebook available for digital download. We Are Nashville was written to inspire a sense of belonging, love, and unity in the communities of Nashville, TN. The lyrics and accompanying illustrations serve as a visual tour guide for one interested in learning more about America's Music City. Originally composed as a musical work commissioned for a local music festival (We Are Nashville Festival), many ensembles and organizations in Middle TN have performed this lyrical message, including the Nashville Symphony. Sing along with the text and enjoy the musical journey to Nashville's Music Row. Arrangement of "We Are Nashville" is available for flexible choral arrangements and with piano accompaniment or full orchestration here. -
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Embark on a lively digital adventure with "Get Out, Beetle!" - an interactive picture book that brings the hilarious escapades of Blake, Jake, and Drake to life. Join Jes as she navigates the wild antics of these musical beetles, from keeping her up late to transforming her house into a bug-filled zoo. Purchase the digital flipbook and teaching guide separately or bundle and save! -
by Jessica Peresta
(74 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Teaching elementary music is rewarding, yet exhausting, no matter if you’re a new or veteran teacher. There are so many things that happen during any given day, and it can leave you feeling overwhelmed and maxed out when you’re not expecting it. After reading through the pages of Make A Note, you’ll find your confidence, identify feelings that may have held you back, and will feel prepared to tackle any unexpected challenges that may come up during the school year. -
by Zachary Himelhoch and Otto Gross
illustrations by Josie ClarkThe Night the Music Room Came Alive tells the story of a magical school music room that comes to life at night. This fun and exciting story follows the instruments as they come to life and transform the music room into a concert hall to create their own unique orchestra.
Bundle and Save! Purchase this book and the accompanying teaching guide to get $2.50 off. Use the code "ALIVE" at checkout. -
by Matthew Clauhs
This is an eBook for digital download. This e-book presents a variety of exploration, improvisation, and composition activities that foster creativity in young band students, and serves as a supplement to a traditional band method book. This interactive resource includes video examples, play-along accompaniments, lesson plans, and customizable worksheets, all designed to work with any instrumentation in small group and large group band settings -
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 Beth Duhon (165 pages)
This is an eBook for digital download. Do you relate to the music teacher troubles of “I have no time, no voice, and I need to use the bathroom!”? In Happier Music Teacher: 50 Days to Being a Happier Music Teacher at Home and at School, seasoned music teacher Beth Duhon leads you through guided journaling and specific micro-actions to take you from being a stressed, overwhelmed music teacher to a happier music teacher at home and at school. -
by Sarah Gulish
(47 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. The Comprehensive Beginning Guitar Curriculum is a must-read for any music educator tasked with teaching a modern guitar class. This detailed text provides philosophy, unit plans, and resources for the development and execution of a relevant and engaging guitar program. INCLUDES: • video examples • classroom handouts & assessments • a space for typing notes directly into the PDF -
by Meghan Cabral
(66 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Are you looking for a new and more efficient way to approach beginning band? LOOK NO FURTHER. This teacher guide will give you all the tools you need to flip your classroom into a much more efficient beginning band experience for both you and your students. -
by Yeshima
(55 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. The purpose of this book is to present a well-rounded approach to music that engages the learner from multiple perspectives using accessible instruments found around the home, as well as the voice and body percussion. The pedagogy originated from a collection of philosophies found in Orff Schulwerk, Social and Emotional Learning, Community Drum Circles, and Mindfulness. These lessons can be modified for homeschool populations, Non-Traditional Instruction, General Music Classes, and/or community-building events. This PDF includes links to YouTube videos, plans, and materials for sixteen engaging lesson plans. This book is geared towards upper elementary students. -
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.
