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Free high school music lessons
Music Sub Plan: Emergency Plan #1 FREEBIE!
Keep this music sub plan on file for an unexpected absence! None of us like to call in sick at the last minute, but emergencies happen. This lesson plan can be used any time of year to help you out in a bind – no prior musical knowledge needed! This is a great band sub plan, orchestra sub plan or general music sub plan.This sub plan is included in our MUSIC SUB PLANS BUNDLE!6 ready-to-print lesson plans for music teachers and band directors ♫ Substitutes must have access to the internet and be
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Music Sub Plans Bundle
Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt Activity with Popular Lyrics
This scavenger hunt is a great supplemental activity for introducing figurative language terms to students. Using popular song lyrics, each station provides a relatable and student friendly way for students to engage with and better understand figurative language terms. Figurative language covered: SimileMetaphorPersonificationHyperboleAlliterationOnomatopoeiaRepetitionRhymeAllusionSymbolism
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Music-Themed Podcast Listening Centre FREEBIE
Music-Themed Podcast Listening Centre FREEBIE for the Music ClassroomGet your music students listening to important discussions within music through this Musical Podcast Listening Centre! Podcasts have grown in popularity and are a perfect way to help students develop their listening comprehension, music appreciation and critical listening skills.This resource includes:Curated list of music-related podcasts suitable for students of all ages2 Podcast Listening Response worksheetsPodcast Listening
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5th - 10th
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Piano Keyboard - Music Theory Worksheet
Ready to print keyboard worksheet to teach your band, choir, orchestra or piano students about the basics of the keyboard. Wonderful introduction to major scales & key signature. Definitions include: Interval, Half step, Whole step, Flat, Sharp, Natural, Natural half step, Enharmonic, Chromatic scale, Tetrachord, Major scale. Key (study guide) and blank copy are included.Looking for a full music theory curriculum for beginning or second year players in 5th-8th grade? ⭐Music Theory Curriculum
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6th - 9th
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Rhythm Reading Google Slides Level One
This is level one of rhythm reading on Google Slides. Level One is great for all beginners no matter what age. I have personally taught with this from age 4 to high school. Each level gets increasingly more challenging. Level One includes a 4 beat pattern of: quarter notes, quarter rests, and a pair of eighth notes.I use these slides as a slide show, but they could be printed and used as flash cards.Includes: 1 title slide3 slides of name of symbol and symbol20 slides of four beat patterns inclu
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PreK - 12th
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Bird Songs Music Listening FREEBIE
These lessons are a free sample of a year long music listening subscription!
Three short music listening and journaling activities. These listening selections are meant as mini-lessons, lasting approximately 10 minutes each. They can also be combined for a longer listening lesson, and would be great for a sub!
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*EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation including a title page, short composer or song biography, and three questions for each piece.
*PDF copy of PowerPoint presentation
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Year Long Music Listening Journal Bundle
Music Note and Rest Values Lesson
Students can learn what note and rest values are and practice this important element in music. Note and rest values include the whole, half, quarter, eighth, and sixteenth values which determine how long or short to play a note or how long to hold a rest. When learning how to play an instrument, this is the next lesson learned after notes on the staff.
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1st - 10th
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Music of Africa from Music Cultures a World Music Unit SAMPLE FREEBIE
Expose your students to music around the world by exploring the musical styles and instruments native to the continent of Africa. This is a FREE SAMPLE from our Music Cultures: World Music Unit: "Explore music around the world from inside your music classroom. Introduce your students to authentic instruments and musical styles from all around the world! This is an extremely flexible unit that can be used in many different classrooms and situations. This product comes as a print version (PDFs) AN
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2nd - 12th
Also included in: Music Cultures of the World Unit & Supplemental Materials Mega BUNDLE
John Williams Composers of Western Music History SAMPLE FREEBIE
Learn about the composer John Williams in this presentation and guided note page. Students will LOVE hearing some of the most well known movie themes of all time.⚠️FREEBIE ALERT⚠️This is a FREE SAMPLE from our Composers: A Western Music History Unit "Explore the evolution of western music history from composer to composer. This in depth unit contains 18 presentations that can work as a western music history unit, western music appreciation unit, or composer of the month activity. Each presentat
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K - 12th
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Music Genres BLUES - Word Search with Fact Sheet and Questions
This wordsearch activity focuses on understanding more about BLUES music.Designed for students to work independently if needed - so great for a substitute/ relief/ cover lesson.Page 1: Fact SheetPage 2: Main PointsPage 3: QuestionsPage 4: Word SearchPage 6: Teacher InstructionsPage 7 - 9: Teacher AnswersBasic Activity Instructions:Read the factsheet to find out about this genreWrite 6 main pointsAnswer the questionsFind the words in the wordsearchWhat is the fact sheet for?A snap-shot of the ba
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: 16 Music PERIODS & Music ELEMENTS Word Search BUNDLE
Free Hamilton the Musical Lesson Plan
This free download walks the educator through using lyrics from Hamilton the Musical in the classroom. The download includes lyrics samples and questions for teachers to use as they discuss topics ranging from the Colonial Period to the War of 1812.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Google Slide Templates
These templates are designed with elementary music in mind, though they can be used for many different grades and subjects with very MINOR tweaking! These slides are made for grades preK-6, but can be used for upper level grades as well.Slides include a spot for:-A featured song/video-"I can" statements, national standards, objectives, and/or goals-Materials section - with included clipart pictures to copy and paste!-A variety of font and affirmation icons - with included clipart that you can co
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PreK - 12th
Classical Music Unit - Middle School General Music
*Updated 2022*This file includes:•Powerpoint Presentation about the Classical Era•Follow Along Study Guide•Jeopardy style Review Game for QuizNew Kahoot GameNew Quizizz Game•Word Search and Answer Key•12 Question Quiz •Quiz Answer KeyI used this presentation, study guide, review game and quiz with my 6th and 7th grade students in General Music Class. It is an overview of the Baroque period in history and music. As the students are presented with material in the PowerPoint, they should use the st
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Bundle - Renaissance, Baroque, Classical & Romantic Music Units
Music Worksheet FREEBIE: John Philip Sousa
This fun cross-curricular worksheet is part of our “Marine Band and John Philip Sousa” substitute lesson plan. Get the COMPLETE 50 min. lesson with engaging videos and audio here! Lesson Plan: The Marine Band and John Philip SousaThis free “John Philip Sousa’s Lifetime” worksheet is a great way to combine learning about music and history while exploring the life of John Philip Sousa. It's great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day- or any time!Students will learn and discuss what life was about b
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Music Sub Plans Bundle
Music 101 Unit!
This fun, entertaining and engaging unit is the perfect unit to start off your music class. This unit includes a guide to the unit, google slides, videos, group activities, frequent opportunities for student engagement, review jeopardy, an assessment and more! Students will gain a deep understanding of what all music truly is. They will discover the enormous impact that music has had on society. They will also discover all the positive benefits that music has on the body. Lastly, they will learn
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4th - 12th
Also included in: 8 WEEK General Music BUNDLE 6-12th Grade!!! #2
Music-Treble Clef Pitch Flashcards with Polka Dot Border
File includes 8 flashcards for pitch name recognition in the C major scale. Use for recorder students, Solfege recognition, line vs. space, note names, etc. The cards feature a cute polka dot border. Great for all ages!
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K - 12th
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Beat Mapping/Drum Grid Project (Soundtrap)
This activity will teach students how to use the pattern beat maker in Soundtrap to create their own beats. Students will learn how to recreate common drum beats then will be instructed to make their own beat. Includes a video tutorial that you can keep or delete from the slideshow.Great for a distance learning/virtual learning scenario as well as a regular classroom project!
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3rd - 12th
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A Song A Year - Music Sub Plans
"A Song A Year" is the perfect activity to leave with a non-music substitute. This activity can be modified for grades 5-12. Students will need to have access to the internet.
Students are to look up a song on the Billboard Top 100 for every year they have been alive. They are to listen to each song and write a two sentence response. A suggested format for this assignment is given.
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5th - 12th
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Concert Etiquette Listening Manners
Student behavior is often a reflection of what they have been taught (or not!). This quick, one-page overview sheet will help your students understand the importance of concert etiquette when attending concerts, plays, or musicals and allow your class to shine as performance-goers!
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K - 12th, Higher Education
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Complete the Music Box Challenge! (Great for distance learning, sub plan idea!)
This product uses the 4 core national standards of music: Create, Perform, Respond, and Connect! These 4 core standards are used in ways for students to be able to use music in a fun way while social distancing.I will be uploading my new lessons once a week. Please consider following me, and leaving a review if you choose to download this lesson. :)Warmly,Kirsten
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4th - 12th
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FREE Easy Tone Chimes & Bells Arrangement AMERICA
***FREE***This product is a lesson plan and instrumental piece written in a “non-music reading” approach for the song, AMERICA. It is not meant to be an accompaniment for singing but rather the entire melody and accompaniment is written in order to be played so that it may be performed, whether in the classroom or for a program. While music theory is taught and reviewed, this approach gives students a sense of accomplishment in learning to “read and perform” in a short period of time. Students
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Music Theory: Note Values Interactive Slides
Editable, interactive slides to introduce students to note values and music math! Learn how many beats quarter notes, half notes, dotted half notes, and whole notes have. You can use this slideshow for synchronous or asynchronous learning. This is a companion interactive slide show to the Keith Snell Preparatory Level Piano Theory book. Feel free to contact me if you need help editing your slides!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Piano Crayon Matching Game for Back to School Music Review
Looking for a fun game for music centers? Or just a way to engage your private piano students? This piano matching game is perfect for private piano lessons or elementary music class! My general music class loved this for back to school, but you could use it any time of the year.These are also available in recorder fingerings, rhythm, instruments of the orchestra, bass clef, and treble clef. Or you can get the same thing, but as snowmen, hearts, shamrocks, Easter eggs, bunnies, popsicles, or puz
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Piano Matching Games for Music Centers GROWING BUNDLE
Mini Music Composition Assignment with Staff Paper
Use this FREE mini composition activity to get your students writing music more often! Students fill out simple requirements (number of measures, types of notes to use, etc.), then can create their own composition on the back using the staff paper. The front side also includes a brief "cheat" sheet to help forgetful students!The PDF is set-up to allow 2 assignments to print on a single sheet of paper. Cut them in half and distribute - Saves paper!!⚠️FREEBIE ALERT⚠️This resource is perfect for
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K - 12th
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