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Middle School General Music and Band

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"There is music in every child. The teacher's job is to find it and nurture it." --Frances Clark

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General Music/Music Appreciation Curriculum: Music & Culture in the U.S.

By Middle School General Music and Band

This complete curriculum examines the popular music of each decade, how that music connected with the time period, and how music is important in our lives. It is designed for two full semesters, or as a "choose your own adventure" if you have a

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Lesson

$200.00

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Protest Song Lyric Analysis

By Middle School General Music and Band

This project includes a 5-page Google Slide deck that explains the historical significance of protest music including two embedded videos and links to 37 famous protest songs. The accompanying worksheet asks students probing questions to assist in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Music

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

$7.00

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The Heart & History of Hip-Hop

By Middle School General Music and Band

This unit includes a 20-page slide deck that covers the history of hip-hop, including pictures links to songs and videos, and two corresponding projects. This unit is part of a complete curriculum: Music & Culture in the U.S. 1900-2020, also

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

$7.00

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Daily Listening Bundle

By Middle School General Music and Band

This bundle is specifically designed for those who would like to do a Daily Listening activity with any of their music classes. It is perfect for a bell ringer activity! The song list was updated July 2022 to include more songs from 2010 to today!

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Activboard Activities, Cultural Activities

$15.00

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Playing & Singing the Blues

By Middle School General Music and Band

This bundle is perfect for a general music/music appreciation unit on the blues, or for a band director who may need strategies for beginning improvisation with a jazz band. Included in the bundle:Singing the Blues:8-page Google slide deck which

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Lesson

$6.00

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Evaluating Popular Music: The Best, the Worst, and the Covers!

By Middle School General Music and Band

This bundle includes the following:Evaluating Music: What Makes Music Good or Bad? (class discussion/activity)Evaluating Music Listening Activity including a form for students and a slide deck for teachers with three playlists, seven top 10 lists

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

$7.00

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Careers in Music projects

By Middle School General Music and Band

This bundle includes four projects/ activities exploring non-performance careers in the music industry. Students will explore options and information on careersinmusic.com, and careers involving writing about music including public relations and

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Internet Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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A Great Day in Harlem- the Best of the Jazz Era project

By Middle School General Music and Band

Not only will students learn a little about Harlem, but this is a perfect project to wrap up a jazz unit. Students will research a variety of jazz musicians to create their own all-star jazz band to perform at their own jazz festival. Every step

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Internet Activities, Cultural Activities

$5.00

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Artist Biography Project (If at First You Don't Succeed...)

By Middle School General Music and Band

This biography project combines the social-emotional-behavioral topics of overcoming obstacles and perseverance with musical artists. The document is completely ready for students and includes: a description of the biography project including

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Internet Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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50s Music Sock Hop Project

By Middle School General Music and Band

Explore 50s music while planning your own sock hop! Individual or group project. Kids will love this discovery learning project that provides them with a great deal of choice and creativity!*This is part of a full general music curriculum, Music

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Internet Activities

$2.00

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$Music Math!$

Music Math!

By Middle School General Music and Band

Just like in math, add, subtract, multiply, or divide! Instead of numbers, though, use whole, dotted half, half, quarter, or eighth notes! These two pages of music math problems are perfect for reviewing note values. They would also make a great

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activboard Activities, Independent Work Packet

$2.00

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Beginning band fingering charts for first 7 notes simplified

By Middle School General Music and Band

These are simplified fingering charts for the first seven notes for beginning band; concert A through G. Instruments included: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone (eight notes), trumpet, trombone, baritone, and tuba. Especially

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Independent Work Packet

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am entering my 20th year of teaching middle school music! I have primarily taught 6th-8th grade band and the last several years have also been teaching General Music for 7th and 8th graders. In addition to my teaching position, the last six years I have also served as the K-12 Music Curriculum Facilitator for the Cedar Rapids Community School District in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In that role, I oversee curriculum development, professional development, district music budgets, and community partnerships. It's a lot, but I love it- especially writing curriculum!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am passionate about reaching all students and constantly examining equity in our systems. I grew up as a free-lunch student and it has been my life's work to increase access and opportunity to those who may not be afforded that on their own. I am a tough-love teacher for sure, but have somehow managed to retain my enthusiasm over the years and great rapport with my students!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Iowa in 2008 and a Bachelor in Music Education from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 2000.

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GRADES

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts)