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Over 20 presentations from the 2020 F-flat Annual Back-to-School Symposium as Downloadable MP4 videos. Scroll down for a complete list of included presentations. -
Compiled by David A. Williams
( 459 pages) This is an electronic resource for digital download. This book contains ten curricular settings for guitar classes that are based on learner-centered pedagogical principles. Each class example was created by a pair of undergraduate music education students who were enrolled in a music education methods class designed to build skills in learner-centered techniques. These students were also co-enrolled in an ensemble course where they put their understanding into practice. In addition, they worked with k-12 students in learner-centered practicum settings. While the students lacked full-time teaching experience they were certainly grounded in learner-centered pedagogical concepts. Our hope is that music teachers, at all levels, will find ideas and inspiration in this book. Ideas and inspiration for interesting new music classes that include guitars, and for ways to enhance existing guitar classes. Ideas and inspiration that will stimulate students and help them grow into lifelong music makers. -
by Amelia Garbisch
(35 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Teaching Music in the Virtual Classroom: Elementary Edition contains comprehensive lesson plans and teaching resources designed for distance learning in Elementary Music. Within its pages, you will find tips and strategies to help plan creative lessons using the "CEEMS" method of virtual teaching (collaborate, energize, engage, motivate, support). Activities include interactive music games, energizing and amusing short activities, and collaborative ideas to help motivate and engage your students. -
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. -
Inspired by Nate Holder's book "Where Are All The Black Female Composers?" Museum-quality posters made on thick and durable matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment. -
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. -
Inspired by Nate Holder’s book “Where Are All The Black Female Composers?”
Museum-quality posters made on thick and durable matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment. -
Inspired by Nate Holder’s book “Where Are All The Black Female Composers?”
Museum-quality posters made on thick and durable matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.
Museum-quality posters made on thick and durable matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment -
A Resource for You & Your Musicians
This is a digital resource.Want to engage your musicians in songwriting but don’t know where to start? This resource is for you! Get your musicians in a songwriter mindset with a step-by-step guide to create their own original song. From brainstorming ideas to branding and sharing songs, this resource will walk you through each step and provide you with the necessary resources and assessment tools. It can easily be adapted for in-person or virtual instruction. -
by Yeshima
This is a PDF for digital download. The purpose of this lesson plan 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 a lesson plan centered on Peace! -
by Alecia Hanold
(189 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. An Introductory Music Theory Curriculum provides a way for teachers to make the study of introductory music theory more engaging, collaborative, meaningful, and approachable for high-school level musicians. This book includes an overview of constructivism and constructivist pedagogy as well as full, detailed lesson plans for ten units of study in beginning music theory. This is the first publication in the Kent State Curriculum Series. -
by Jessica Grant
(110 pages) This is an eBook for digital download. Use the code "tifortwo" at checkout and receive $5 off this journal when purchased with the accompanying Afternoon Ti Book. The Afternoon Ti Guide for Teaching Music Journal allows you to take your music education experience one step further as you apply what you learn in the book The Afternoon Ti Guide for Teaching Music. You'll spend time reflecting through journaling, writing personal insights, creating lessons, and looking at the things you love about teaching in a refreshing new light. -
by Naarah Callender
(43-page teacher guide with 100 student cards) This is an e-book for digital download. Purchase includes PDF and PowerPoint files. Target Practice is a completely self-paced and flexible learning system, allowing students to learn and retain music theory concepts in an engaging and organic way through activities, games, and exploration. Students work through learning targets at their own pace to level up and improve their ear-training, sight-reading, rhythmic, and melodic skills. This is perfect for any secondary level course! -
by LaSaundra Booth
(34 pages) This is an e-book for digital download. Feeding yourself and your family is one of the most important things you can do, and yet many educators are left feeling exhausted and burnout at the end of each day with little time to focus on their health and sanity. In this book, Dr. LaSaundra Booth (musician, music educator, entrepreneur, and mom to three little girls) shares everything you need to get cooking. Her meals are kid-tested and family-approved and are both healthy and flavorful! This interactive PDF includes links to tutorials from LaSaundra, customizable meal plans, and a shopping list to help you in the kitchen. -
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 Kevin Feher & Marissa Guarriello ( 56 pages)
This is an eBook for digital download. Are you a music educator looking to kick-start your career and crush the interview process? This practical e-book is packed with tips and tricks about the interview process just for music educators. The book is written by music teachers who have been through the process as candidates and as panel members! They include information on building your professional documents, how to answer difficult questions, how to dress, how to navigate online interviews and more. PLUS they include a downloadable resume template, walk you through designing an e-portfolio, and include mock interviews and interviews with administrators all on the topic of interviewing for music educator positions! BULK Bundles for Organizations/Institutions See table below! -
If you're a music educator in need of a little interview practice, let us help you! You can purchase a mock interview with Kevin and Marissa, co-authors of "Hustle to the Start". They will spend an hour putting you through a mock interview. When you sign up for a time slot, you will be asked what kind of music education job you're hoping for so you receive questions specific to just you! The first half of the hour will be the mock interview and the second half hour will be spent talking through critique with time left for your questions! Join us to sharpen your skills! -
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This includes an eBook for digital download & a Mock interview with Marissa and Kevin Receive a $15 discount when purchasing both Hustle to the Start AND a mock interview with the authors. Hustle to the Start by Kevin Feher & Marissa Guarriello This practical e-book is packed with tips and tricks about the interview process just for music educators. It includes a downloadable resume template, walk you through designing an e-portfolio, and include mock interviews and interviews with administrators all on the topic of interviewing for music educator positions! Mock Interview Marissa & Kevin will spend an hour putting you through a mock interview. When you sign up for a time slot, you will be asked what kind of music education job you're hoping for so you receive questions specific to just you! The first half of the hour will be the mock interview and the second half hour will be spent talking through critique with time left for your questions! Join us to sharpen your skills! BULK Bundles for Organizations/Institutions See table below! -
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This checklist, based on Hustle to the Start by Kevin Feher & Marissa Guarriello, will help music educators prepare for interviews. -
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This summary, based on Hustle to the Start by Kevin Feher & Marissa Guarriello, will help music educators prepare for interviews. -
by Synthia MacEachern
(Over 100 pages of digital resources for 6 songs) This is an eBook for digital download. Bundle this with "Just Orffin Around" and use the code "orffbundle" at checkout to receive $7 off! Have you ever wanted all of your teaching resources at your fingertips - including visuals, Orff arrangements, student music, collaborative jamboards, and backing tracks? Just Orffin Around - A Digital Experience has it all. Each song is housed within the present view of a google slides presentation. One click takes you to all that you need for singing, playing, moving, and creating with your K to 3 students. -
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.
