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Concert Planner for Orchestra, Band, or Chorus

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Movie Soundtrack Bingo Game for Band, Orchestra, General Music

By Simplifying Strings

This Movie Soundtrack Bingo game includes 20 bingo cards and a spotify playlist. All you need to do is click "print" and you're good to go! This game could be used as a fun incentive, or as an activity to build excitement before introducing a piece

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Games

$3.00

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Musical Literacy Unit and Assessments for String Orchestra

By Simplifying Strings

Musical Literacy UnitsLearning to read music is much easier when the different components (Pitch, Rhythm, Bowing, etc) are practiced independently of one another. Designed for an orchestra classroom setting, these quick 'One a Day' Pitch exercises

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Instrumental Music

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Not Grade Specific

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Unit Plans, Assessment, Google Apps

$25.00

$22.50

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Musical Literacy Bundle: Pitch & Rhythm Exercises for String Orchestra

By Simplifying Strings

Learning to read music is much easier when the different components (Pitch, Rhythm, Bowing, etc) are practiced independently of one another. Designed for an orchestra classroom setting, these quick 'One a Day' Pitch exercises will help your students

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

$25.00

$20.70

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BINGO BUNDLE GAME FOR ORCHESTRA, BAND, CHORUS, THEATER, & GENERAL MUSIC

By Simplifying Strings

This game could be used as a fun incentive, or as an activity to build excitement before introducing a new unit or piece of music. Students love bingo, especially if they can win a little prize! Bingo is simple, yet engaging. It requires careful

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Arts & Music, Music, Theater Arts

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Not Grade Specific

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Activities, Printables, Games

$12.00

$10.80

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Ukulele Unit for General Music

By Simplifying Strings

Ukulele has become incredibly popular In the past few years and for good reason; they're inexpensive, relatively easy to learn, and don't take up a ton of space. This unit was designed to help you and your students get started with the ukulele in a

Subjects:

Music Composition, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Unit Plans, Cultural Activities, Google Apps

$12.00

Digital Download PDF (2.20 MB)

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Rehearsal and Concert Bundle for Orchestra, Band, or Chorus

By Simplifying Strings

Everything you need to keep your ensemble's rehearsals and concerts organized!Don't forget to follow me for updates and freebies, and leave feedback so that you can earn credit towards your next TPT purchase! Your feedback is incredibly helpful and

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Google Apps, Lesson

$11.50

$10.35

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EDITABLE Concert Program Template for String Orchestra

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Tired of minor formatting tweaks ruining your spring concert program? Creating a program in this google slides template is MUCH easier! Just insert the appropriate information and print!This product includes: Google Slides Presentation

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Handouts, Printables, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.96 MB)

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2023/2024 Digital Planner for K-12 Music Teachers

By Simplifying Strings

Looking for a way to simplify your planning? Tired of searching through your drive for a spreadsheet you made last year? Try keeping everything in one place! This digital planner was designed specifically for music teachers. We have A LOT of

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music, Music and Dance

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

$14.00

Digital Download PDF (2.52 MB)

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Interactive Fingering Charts for String Orchestra

By Simplifying Strings

One of my favorite smart music features is the ability to hover over a note to see the fingering... Unfortunately, I just don't have the budget to provide Smart Music for all of my students. Instead, I made my own interactive fingering chart for

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities

$10.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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History of the DJ Unit - 7 Lessons with Games, Follow Along Worksheets, and More

By Simplifying Strings

Your students will love this "History of DJing" unit, which includes 40 slides of history, quick-writes, blookets, videos, and much more! This seven-lesson unit pairs extremely well with the YouDJ video lessons offered for free by Little Kids Rock.

Subjects:

Music Composition, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

$10.00

Digital Download ZIP (11.27 MB)

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Shamrock Shenanigans:A Low-prep St. Patricks Game for Orchestra, Band, or Chorus

By Simplifying Strings

Your students will LOVE this easy, low-prep, "mafia-style" rehearsal game, which will improve their playing while teaching them valuable lessons about:1. Repetition2. Team-work3. Posture & Playing PositionThe Game:Ah, it be comin' close to St.

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Games, Google Apps

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Valentine's Day Bingo Game for Band, Orchestra, Chorus, or General Music

By Simplifying Strings

This Valentine's Day Bingo game includes 25 bingo cards and a spotify playlist. All you need to do is click "print" and you're good to go! You could also laminate each card, or place them in a dry-erase pocket to use year after year :)Don't forget

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Cultural Activities

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (7.85 MB)

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Musical Theater Bingo Game for Band, Orchestra, Chorus, or General Music

By Simplifying Strings

This Musical Theater Bingo game includes 25 bingo cards and a spotify playlist. All you need to do is click "print" and you're good to go! You could also laminate each card, or place them in a dry-erase pocket to use year after year :)Don't forget

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games, Cultural Activities

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (9.54 MB)

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EDITABLE Concert Program Template for Musical Ensemble

By Simplifying Strings

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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12 Rhythm Lessons for Band, Chorus, or General Music

By Simplifying Strings

This unit was designed as a series of twelve mini-lessons or "one a day" warmup activities for band, chorus, or general music. Each lesson includes an "I can" statement, a review of content previously taught, new content, a practice activity for the

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$12.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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EDITABLE Spring Concert Program Template for Musical Ensemble

By Simplifying Strings

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Concert Planner for Orchestra, Band, or Chorus

By Simplifying Strings

Hosting a concert for your students and their families requires a ridiculous amount of planning and organization. Rather than recreating the wheel with each concert you put on, plan it once, then make a copy for all future events. You may not need

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Musical Literacy 'One a Day' PITCH Exercises for String Orchestra

By Simplifying Strings

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$10.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Self-Grading Musical Literacy Quizzes for String Orchestra (GROWING BUNDLE)

By Simplifying Strings

As I made these quizzes, I wanted to keep everything quick and efficient. With such limited time with our students, we can’t waste a single moment giving more written assessments than necessary. Each quiz typically takes five minutes for students to

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Assessment, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (7.43 MB)

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MUSICAL LITERACY UNIT: 12 RHYTHM 'ONE A DAY' LESSONS FOR STRING ORCHESTRA

By Simplifying Strings

This unit was designed as a series of twelve mini-lessons or "one a day" warmup activities for string orchestra. Each lesson includes an "I can" statement, a review of content previously taught, new content, a practice activity for the class, a

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

$12.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Hi, I'm Jillian

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I earned my Bachelor of Music and Education from Syracuse University and my Master's in Music Education from Columbia University's Teacher's College.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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Arts & Music, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), For All Subjects