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Free music composition thematic unit plans
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Bandlab Composition Project
In small groups, students are guided through the process of exploring the free online DAW (digital audio workstation) Bandlab to create an original composition. The teacher should explore Bandlab for his or herself before using this assignment. This file is meant to give you ideas which can inspire you to make it your own. I like to give students some time to work individually before releasing them for group work. I usually focus on one topic at a time, from simple (creating multiple tracks,
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5th - 8th
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Ideas to teach general music OUTSIDE! (FREEBIE)
BRING YOUR MUSIC CLASS OUTSIDE with this bundle of 9 ready-to-use activities to teach general music and have fun with your students from K to 5th grade. Easy access to the soundtracks and PDF worksheets with the QR codes that you will find throughout the presentation. Activities to move, run, dance, relax, clap, create and more! With cups, rhythms sticks, ribbons or scarves, paper airplanes, hula hoops and bean bags. All together or in teams, your students will have a great time and will be lear
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K - 5th
George Frideric Handel: The Story of Water Music Curriculum Guide
George Frideric Handel: The Story of Water Music Curriculum Guide based on Water Music, the Messiah, and Rinaldo. Lessons in music, art, math, science, history, geography and language arts.
Learn how the patronage system works, study King George I, the Thames River, the organ, flute, and harmonic system plus cultural activities from England and Italy. Includes links to the Carmen San Diego geography game, writing prompts, baroque music, art lessons, and a unit study on the Archimedes principle
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2nd - 4th
IDÉES pour ENSEIGNER la MUSIQUE... DEHORS! (Gratuit!)
Sortez votre classe de musique DEHORS avec cette série de 10 activités amusantes et prêtes à l'emploi pour enseigner la musique générale à des élèves du préscolaire et du primaire en plein-air. Dans ce document, vous aurez accès à toutes les instructions, les liens vers les musiques et les documents PDF grâce à aux codes QR en lien avec chaque situation d'apprentissage.Des activités pour bouger, pour chanter, pour relaxer, pour danser, pour créer, pour réviser, et plus! À l'aide de percuverres,
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K - 6th
3.1 - Peer Gynt: In the Hall of the Mountain King - Teaching Sequence
Here is a provisional teaching sequence for 2-3 lessons on In the Hall of the Mountain King (Grieg).You will need the following resources:IHMK Melody 7 Instruments (sheet music)3.1 - Peer Gynt - In the Hall of the Mountain King - powerpointNB: This is part 1 of a 3-part unit on the Peer Gynt suite no.1 by Edvard Grieg.
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â 3.1 - Peer Gynt: In the Hall of the Mountain King - bundle
Heart Rhythm Flashcards - Quarter Note and Paired Eighth Notes CS Unit 1
Just in time for Valentine's Day it's Heart Rhythm Flashcards! This FREE resource is a great way to engage your students during the month of February with basic music literacy using quarter note and paired eighth notes. This resource can be used in conjunction with Conversational Solfege Unit 1!These beautiful digital files can be printed in color and laminated to add to your collection for years of use.Please review and comment if you would like to see more resources for February and Valentines
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K - 3rd
9.1 - Mussorgsky Pictures: Unhatched Chicks, Bydlo - Teaching Sequence
Here is a provisional teaching sequence for 2 lessons on Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks and Bydlo from Mussorgsky's Pictures at an ExhibitionYou will need the following resources:9.1 - Mussorgsky Pictures: Unhatched Chicks, Bydlo - Powerpoint (slides)NB: This is part 1 of a 2-part unit on Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky.
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â 9.1 - Mussorgsky Pictures - Unhatched Chicks, Bydlo - bundle
3.3 - Peer Gynt: Morning Mood - Teaching Sequence
Here is a provisional teaching sequence for 2 lessons on Morning Mood from peer Gynt (Grieg).You will need the following resources:3.3 - Peer Gynt: Morning Mood - powerpoint3.3 - Peer Gynt: Morning Mood melody - all instruments (sheet music)Bonus: IHMK Melody 7 Instruments (sheet music)NB: This is part 3 of a 3-part unit on the Peer Gynt suite no.1 by Edvard Grieg.
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â 3.3 - Peer Gynt: Morning Mood - bundle
3.2 - Peer Gynt: Death of Ase - Teaching Sequence
Here is a provisional teaching sequence for 1-2 lessons on Death of Ase from Peer Gynt (Grieg).You will need the following resources:3.2 - Peer Gynt - Death of Ase - powerpointNB: This is part 2 of a 3-part unit on the Peer Gynt suite no.1 by Edvard Grieg.
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â 3.2 - Peer Gynt: Death of Ase - bundle
Apple Tree: A folk song with rhythm activities
This SMARTboard presentation covers many musical elements with one folk song about apples! First, students sight read a folk song using the pitches la, so, and mi and then uncover boxes to read the song text. On the second slide students can manipulate the different types of apples to form various rhythm word chains for a B section. The third and fourth slides assess students' ability to read traditional rhythm notation. The final slide is an improvisation activity older students will enjoy.
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1st - 4th
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Lego Rhythm Unit
A fun way to introduce rhythm and notation to your class!
More Info & Materials:
http://asoundmind.edublogs.org/2016/07/22/lego-rhythms-unit/
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lego-Loops-Rhythms-Unit-2666674
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3rd - 6th
4:06
21st Century Music: A New Curriculum for a New Century
What is 21st century learning, what are 21st century skills, and what does a 21st century classroom look like?
What are the main elements that are indispensable for success today? What are you doing in your classroom to implement them?
In this 10 week unit we focus on 3 main ideas
Personalized Learning Approach
Technology & Tools
Collaboration & Feedback
Using technology to enhance instruction, web-based resources, and peer-to-peer interactions. Students are creating, critiquing, and
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6th - 12th
Rock and Pop Music
This package contains samples from seven booklets created by Klerrisa Custom Music - Britpop, Beatboxing, 100% Hits of 2008, Crowded House, Mashups, Off the Beat - Reggae and The Voice and It's Repertoire. Each resource contains all the activities, lesson plans, scope and sequence, and student worksheets needed to teach the unit of work. Due to copyright issues, only certain sheets are available for free trial. For further information regarding these booklets and the age levels, please go to ht
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7th - 12th
Extra Ideas for Music Appreciation Units
These are some extra ideas for you to consider for units for music appreciation. (The handout I use for acoustics is available separately on this site.) These ideas could also be re-written and used for substitute lessons. (This is NOT a finished set of lesson plans.)
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9th - 12th
Summer Song Composing Activity
This composing activity is ideal for 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students. Students are to choose the melody notes for this activity as per your instruction. Conclude this process with having the students perform their songs and you will have a wonderful 2-3 lesson unit! See my product "Song Writing for All Seasons" to purchase the complete set!
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1st - 3rd
Free Sample - 3rd Grade Music Essential Questions and Resource Notebook
This is a free sample taken from my 3rd Grade Music and Movement Essential Questions and Resources Notebook I devised for my own music classes.
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K - 6th
Part-Writing Project - AP MUSIC THEORY
This is a great tool for AP students to practice their part-writing skills and can be used as a semester-long project.
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9th - 12th
Parkening Method supplements pt 1
These are the materials I use to ensure that my kids are learning musical concepts while working their way through the Parkening guitar method--the main premise is using Them & Variations as a vehicle for introductory counterpoint.If you missed the youtube video, find it here--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2hki-52tBA
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Not Grade Specific
Space Journey
10 fun and educational drum set solos for the beginner or intermediate level percussionist in your music program.
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9th - 12th
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