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Higher education instrumental music resources for Microsoft Word
Assignment: Build a Concert Program for your Band
This is a very in-depth assignment for building a concert program. It goes over philosophy, cultural considerations, exemplars, and resources for your students to thoughtfully put together a concert program. I find this assignment also cuts down my hours of listening to repertoire over the summer - I can go through my students selected pieces and start building next year's season based on their informed picks!The file is set up with a checklist of student tasks, and the basis for 4 classroom d
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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IB PYP/MYP Music inquiry based Lesson Plan Template
Music IB PYP/MYP daily Inquiry based differentiated instructions lesson plan template that can be used in the special education classroom, resource classroom or self-contained classroom. This resource can be used both by special education teachers and general education teachers.Page 1 - Lesson title, date, teacher(s), subject, standards and domains, Unit of inquiry, materials, scope and sequence.Page 2-3 - Lesson objectives, key vocabulary, instructional strategies and methods, differentiated gr
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Ultimate IB PYP ALL Subject Lesson Plans
NEW Digital Learning Music Sub Plan: The Hidden Science of Music
All NEW Online Learning SUB PLAN: The Hidden Science of Music with Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Grammy-award winning composer Eric Whitacre to explore the hidden science of music- perfect for any music classes, choirs or music general learning classes that are being taught online for distance learning.Music Sub Plans for Online Learning can be modified from its 90 minute length to be a 45-90 minute lesson, depending on grade level. Music, subject matter and lesson is appropriate for 4-12th
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) Viewing Worksheet with Key
This viewing worksheet will help your students stay focused while watching the 1995 film "Mr. Holland's Opus" starring Richard Dreyfuss. The key is provided with the answers in green. The blank form of the worksheet is for the students. This movie is about an instrumental music teacher and his impact on his students over the course of 30 years. Rated PGI always recommend watching the movie before showing it to students, getting a permission slip if the movie is rated PG13 or R, and turning o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
TED Talk: A Different Way to Visualize Rhythm- John Varney
In this engaging educational resource, students will explore the concept of rhythm beyond its traditional musical context, inspired by the TED Talk, "A different way to visualize rhythm" Suitable for high school and college-level students, this assignment introduces a unique perspective on rhythm, illustrating how it is not only a fundamental element of music but also a universal phenomenon found in the world around us.Students will learn about the different ways rhythm is perceived and represen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: How to Read Music- Tim Hansen
This educational resource provides a comprehensive guide to understanding music notation, suitable for high school and college-level students. Inspired by the TED Talk, "How to read Music," this assignment delves into the foundational elements of music notation, offering a detailed exploration of how musical notes are written and interpreted.Students will learn about the structure of a music staff, the naming of pitches, the role of clefs, and the use of ledger lines to represent notes beyond th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Why Should You Listen to Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”?- Betsy Schwarm
Take your students on a musical journey with this captivating assignment inspired by a TED Talk on Antonio Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons.' Students will explore why this iconic piece is so familiar and how Vivaldi's innovative storytelling through music captivates listeners.The assignment delves into the unique structure of 'The Four Seasons,' which not only delights the ear but also tells vivid stories of each season. Students will discover how Vivaldi synchronized his music with accompanying poe
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Musical Note Story Project - End of the Year Choir Activity
Musical Note Story Project Students will write a two paragraph story using 10 words that can be drawn on the staff. This is a great way to have fun while practicing the letter names of notes. Perfect sub activity because it is a very cut and dry assignment. Students typically have no questions! Great end of the year, after the concert activity!Check out my store for music resources for middle and high school choir. Repertoire/music ideas, games, bingo, teaching powerpoints, resources to make you
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: End of the Year Choir Project BUNDLE!
Trip Guidelines, Rules, Regulations, for Band, Choir, Orchestra - Word Format
Taking an overnight trip with a band, choir, or orchestra can do wonderful things for a program, however it can also cause the director many problems if everyone isn't clear about the rules of the road. This four page handout is the perfect parent/student meeting document to formalize the expectations of you, students, parents, administration, and community. I've used this same format several times with great success to help everyone have a great time and nip any misunderstandings in the bud. Wi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Lesson Plan for Concert Band
This Template is designed for Music band directors.
Title of the lesson, teaching point, summary, prior knowledge, essential questions, procedures of the main activity, instructional materials, assistance, content, vocabulary, Differentiated Instruction, closure, clean-up, and Assessments.
Since I teach in NYC I currently add the Music Blueprint standards to the lesson. However, you can easily copy and paste the national music standards
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3rd - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Music TEDTalks-Link Database & Student Worksheet-Music Sub Plans
Perfect for Music Sub Plans, 2 Hour Delays, or Virtual Learning!A database of 16 useful TED Talks, Performances, and TEDEd shorts for the music classroom. The .docx document contains links and descriptions of each video, as well as a student response worksheet. These can be used in a variety of classroom settings as stand alone assignments or as supplementary material.These Talks and performances can be used as part of the 2014 NAfME Music Standards for Performing, Listening/Responding, Creati
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Music History part 4~ Sub plans, a word wall. Video Study guide;
This is a Study guide to Howard Goodall's Story of Music (found on youtube from the BBC) The video is broken into 2 1/2 hour segments, so that students have time to collaborate, catch up, or only watch a short segment at at time. The questions closely follow the video, and the slides pick out key vocabulary words, figures, and facts from the fourth video "The Age of Tragedy." The questions fall about every 2 minutes, so students will really need to focus on the video to answer them correctly. Th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Making a 5-Octave Marimba
Finally, easy, step-by-step directions on how to make an inexpensive five-octave marimba from materials readily available at your local home improvement store. For about $300, you can have a fully functional, concert-ready marimba.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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History of the Guitar WebQuest
Students complete WebQuest to learn about guitar history.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Guitar Bundle
Band Celebrities Bulletin Board
Join The Band!
This document includes names, B&W photos, instruments, and what they're famous for
All these celebrities were in their school bands!
Celebrities include Gloria Estefan, Nelly Furtado, Bill Clinton, Celine Dion, and more!
Each page is 8 1/2 x 11, easy for laminating!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
A Brief Music History of the Beatles
A brief history of the music of The Beatles. Includes two hand outs each with 10 questions/fill in the blanks and a reading passage for students to refer to for the answers. Also includes an answer key for each hand out. Perfect for a music substitute for secondary level classes or as an extra music history unit for your classes. Microsoft Word document that can be edited/customized.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Band School Instrument Rental Contract
This is a contract I created for students & parents who borrow a musical instrument from the school. It could be adapted to other items that students may borrow that are costly.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
COCO Movie (2017) Movie Guide with answer key and coloring sheet
COCO Movie (2017) Movie Guide with answer key and coloring sheet.Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead. After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor, the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Music Instrument Picture Labels
These are labels I created to place on the outside of my cabinet doors to help students find and put away the instruments on their own. The pictures are real photographs of the instruments that I have in my inventory. Feel free to swap out images of the exact brand/type to match your instrument inventory.
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log drum, talking drum, shekere, rainsticks, cane rattles, seed rattles, goat hoof rattles, gankogui, bongos, floor toms, lollipop drums, hand drums, Native American dru
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Music TED Talk Response Worksheet-"The Humor of Hadyn"
Perfect for Music Sub Plans, 2 Hour Delays, or Virtual Learning!This Thinksheet helps form student response to the TED Talk "The Humor of Haydn" through guiding questions about form, structure, and active listening. The questions address the concepts of "main theme" and "episode" and Haydn's use of these in his compositions. Additionally, students are challenged to actively listen to the performance while following an interactive score and relate it to 21st century music practices. This activ
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Music Rehearsal Behaviours for small groups - poster
A simple, clear poster that boosts student productivity in small group music rehearsals. Give your kids the satisfaction of sustained, efficient shared practice, by teaching them the basic enablers.Use this poster for brief, explicit, sequenced teaching of essential behaviours (one per lesson). Then use for regular reminders. Print small copies for students to stick in books and illustrate themselves.For a poster, add your own images to pretty it up, if desired.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Band Instrument Cleaning Test Rubric
Are you tired of moldy dirty band instruments? Incorporate this unit to teach and assess proper instrument maintenance. Works well with every experience level. Use it to teach maintenance for the first time with beginners. Or review with experienced musicians. Includes 2 rubrics for assessment. A "practice test" and a "final test". Helps band families understand in concrete grading terms the importance of well maintained instruments. Includes a list of needed instrument supplies. You ca
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Band Instruments Crossword Puzzle
20 Band Instrument definitions in a crossword puzzle. Key included. Excellent for a sub or day before vacation.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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General Music Survey Icebreaker Worksheet
This is a great first day of school or Icebreaker worksheet to learn more about your student's previous music backgrounds and favorite/least favorite genres of music. This also includes questions about themselves and what they want to learn throughout the year. I have found this to be a great resource to connect more with my students.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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