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How do you incorporate Arabic popular music into the classroom? This comprehensive guide provides research, strategies, and practical steps for singing, dancing, and playing popular Arabic music with your students. Created by Mia Ibrahim with contributions from Ashley Shabankareh and F-flat community members, this resource is being released to honor the life and work of Mia. Proceeds from this resource will go towards the Mia Ibrahim Scholarship Fund, providing tangible opportunities for music educators to experience and learn how to incorporate popular music in their classroom through professional development opportunities. -
Field Experience Immersion in Music: A Planning Guide begins with brainstorming locations and guides the reader through comprehensively conceptualizing, planning, and implementing an immersive field experience in music for undergraduate or graduate students. Chock-full of resources and practical advice, this book is perfect for the novice or experienced traveler to create a meaningful, immersive field experience that matches the needs of students. -
Orders ship within 1-2 business days. (Questions about international shipping? Email [email protected] for a quote) "Watermelon, Watermelon" is a delightful sing-along book by award-winning songwriter and music therapist Stephanie Leavell. Perfect for ages 1-7, this rhythmic and catchy story is based on Stephanie's beloved children's song. The book features bright, captivating illustrations by Sarah Pilar Echeverria, making it an engaging read that young children will request again and again. -
This is a paperback book. Orders typically ship in 1-2 business days. Onward and Upward is a beautifully illustrated paperback book about resilience and ingenuity. Ruthie's favorite music store closed! Undeterred, she and her best friend Frankie create makeshift instruments and play in the streets. They inspire friends to join, creating a joyful symphony that unites the community, showing the power of music to uplift spirits and bring people together in hope and resilience. -
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. -
This is a digital eBook for immediate access upon purchase In Mikey's Place, Mikey the microphone embarks on a journey to find where he belongs, feeling out of place until he meets a guitar that changes his fortunes. The story, told in rhyming verses by music educator Steve Giddings, highlights themes of belonging, acceptance, and friendship, making it perfect for readers and musicians of all ages. With vivid illustrations and a universal message, the book reminds us that everyone has a unique talent, but we all need to find our place. Scroll down to see a preview of the book! -
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.
