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Music Escape Room - The Mystery @ Jazz Club - ALL DIGITAL! (Black History Month)
This Escape Room is an all-in-one lesson to teach your students about Jazz in a fun and engaging way. Simply share the google form link with students and they are ready to go! Students will search for answers on the internet as they learn about the topics below.7 puzzles cover the topics of:Jazz originating in the 1920s African American communitiesRagtime being a predecessor to JazzDixielandSwingBebop (Charlie Parker)Duke EllingtonBillie Holiday 3 challenges (more involved with multiple question
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5th - 8th
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Middle School African Drumming - FULL Year of Plans with Instrumental Tracks
Prepping for back to school? Engage every music student in the rich sounds of African drumming! From the djembe to the tubano and shakers, your students will explore the rhythms of the sub-Saharan continent. The bundle also provides students with a touch of African history and how the culture uses drumming and music to communicate emotion. This 37-chart African Drumming package offers a comprehensive collection of rhythm charts that will last you for an entire school year. These are appropriate
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Music Around the World Bundle - Activities | Drumming | Sub Plans
Music Teacher's Toolbox - Staff and Beat Map Templates
Every music teacher needs these copy masters in their teaching toolbox! 14 pages to use as printables/projectables for elementary music ear training, dictation, iconic notation and composition activities.
The larger graphics are for use with iconic notation such as coins, beans, candy, math counters (plastic discs), or craft/popsicle sticks (stick notation). The smaller graphics are for pencil work. The sheets with multiple copies may be folded to provide six separate working spaces (to help s
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PreK - 7th, Staff
Notation Notebook for the Music Learning Theory Inspired Classroom
The Notation Notebook contains over 100 pages of notation worksheets for elementary students. There is something for everyone at every stage of learning!The Notebook contains both a Rhythmic and Tonal section. The worksheets are organized by:SolfegeProper names for notationMeterTonality KeyalityUse a few sheets in a Notation Exploration Center or make Notation Notebooks for your students to use throughout the year. There are endless ways to use the Notation Notebook in your elementary classro
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PreK - 6th
Patriotic Song and Music Lesson Bundle: Orff, Kodaly, Choral Round, Mp3 Tracks
Patriotic songs and Music lessons will give you a wide variety of rhythm, melody, singing and playing opportunities during the Veterans Day holiday time. Perfect for K-6. Easy orff arrangements. Diverse learning applications and adaptable to many grade levels with Kodaly and Orff learning opportunities. Get the Patriotic Rhythm Patterns activity for FREE! TEACHING CONCEPTS: mi so la (do) Quarter notes Eighth notes Quarter restSixteenth NotesSing in a Round RESOURCE INCLUDES: Song Lyrics Mp3 Pr
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K - 6th
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Opera History Presentation (BRIEF!) with an Oral Review, and a Written Quiz
This PowerPoint and the Assessments herein attempt to make learning about Opera History fun and interesting by engaging students with fun animation, colorful slides and read-along pages that can be printed or simply projected so you can read it aloud to the students, or they can read it aloud from a screen to each other.
It gives a very brief history of the beginning of opera, explains what Overture, Recitative and Arias are, talks a bit about basics of opera plots and voice parts. There is al
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5th - 12th
Chinese New Year & Chrome Music Lab Activity - Distance Learning
Hello fellow teachers! This lesson is a Google Slide presentation on Chinese New Years. Students will explore Chinese traditions and culture and then experiment with the pentatonic scale on Chrome Music Lab. This scale is common in traditional Chinese folk music.Slides are easily altered and easy to use with Google Classroom! I used this with my own students: Grades 1 - 6 and then let students share their compositions with the class.Lesson TargetsCompare and contrast students' own New Year tradi
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1st - 6th
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Composer Research Poster Project & Presentation
This is designed to help students work together to discover and share information about the life, career, and music of a famous composer or musician!
This includes an example/sample layout of what the final project should look like, as well as headings students can cut and glue into their project. There is a group project grading rubric to hold the teammates accountable for their effort and quality of work. Designed for teams of three, but could be flexible. Directions for the project are i
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6th - 9th
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Easy Music Theory Jeopardy Game
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Contains questions based on rhythm, pitch, definitions, symbols, notes, and instruments.
Example: Which instrument is a string instrument?
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Example 2: How many beats does a quater note get?
Just like any jeopardy game, the questions get progressively harder based on the number of points earned. Simply click on the number in the box of the question that you wish to answer.
Contains images found on microsoft clip-art and
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4th - 7th
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Recorder Kit 1 & Kit 2 Bundle
Recorder Resource Kit 1 This is a beginning recorder method that has been used to help thousands of children to learn to play the recorder. There is an introduction to the recorder and recorder consorts, helping children to learn that recorder is a real instrument! Children will learn how to care for the recorder and basic music theory. There are 38 songs in the book, carefully sequenced so that children will have success in the very first lesson. Children love to play along with the accompa
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3rd - 6th
HUGE "Hamilton: an American Musical" Unit for Middle / High School General Music
This year, I am teaching an edited version of "Hamilton" to my 8th grade general music and wanted to share my 84 (!!!) worksheets with other music/drama teachers!
Included in this .pdf:
-Hamilton history worksheet
-Hamilton characters worksheet
-Listening Guides for most songs
-A sample letter to parents
You may copy and distribute any of the above to students. None of this is for commercial use.
Note: Music files are NOT included - you can purchase them from iTunes or Amazon. I recommend t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Halloween Bucket Drumming Bundle
Get out your bucket drums, rhythm instruments, or body percussion! This set could work in a classroom as a whole group, or in small groups, centers, or even at a concert as a performance or an audience participation piece. This includes:File #1 Halloween Drumming Read Me- Tells how it all worksFile #2 Halloween Drumming Rhythms 2/4 (16 sets of rhythms in 2/4)File #3 Halloween Drumming Rhythm 2/4 Performance Composition File #4 Halloween Drumming 2/4 Rhythm Performance Composition POWERPOI
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1st - 6th, Adult Education
Jazz and Blues Music Escape Room
This Music Escape Room themed on Jazz and Blues covers key concepts relating to this topic such as ragtime, comping, swing, changes, modals, rhythm and more! Escape Room fully editable and is suitable for high school students. How can this resource be adapted for online learning?Upload / send the sheets digitally so students who can work independently through them (don’t use the keys or PPT tracker if so)Could use as part of a Recovery CurriculumSet the 7 Puzzles for HomeworkPairs instead of gro
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Jazz and Blues - Music Resources
Ultimate Music Teacher Pack BUNDLE | Traditional French Songs FRANÇAISE
Value bundle of four French traditional songs for Ultimate Music Teacher Packs for your elementary music classrooms. Lyrics, recorder music, body percussion, ukulele chords, tabs, music centers, games, lessons, and more available in each. Print and go activities for all levels! Songs include: Ainsi font font font Meunier tu dors Pomme de reinette Promenons-nous dans les boisFollow my instagram or Tiktok @mme.alex.music if you'd like to see a video of the stomp.This is your one s
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PreK - 6th
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Body Percussion Drag and Drop Activities Google Slides
Using Google Slides, the students will be able to create their own body percussion and share it with your or other members of their class. This is a great way to limit the the sharing of materials in a classroom setting. Paperless and contactless. A great tool to have the students creating and performing without spreading germs.View an example of this product at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbcF307W2Mo&feature=youtu.be
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1st - 8th
Ukulele Unit for General Music
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 general music setting. This is the only material you will need! Students can use it at their own pace, or you can present each step to your class as you see fit. This product includes: History of the UkuleleAnatomy of the UkuleleInstrument CareHolding
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K - 12th
Indigenous & Native American Heritage Month | Music Lessons Bundle 20% off
October houses Indigenous People's Day & November is Native American Heritage Month, so honor Indigenous cultures through songs, books, and more by using resources influenced by Indigenous creators.I Sang You Down from the Stars - Book-based lesson, Lullaby songs & comparison - Best for K-2Nibi's Water Song - Compose with Song Maker (Free app, no login required) - Best for 2-4"We Are Water Protectors" - Voice & percussion lesson - Best for 2-4Native American Navigation Unit - Compos
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K - 6th
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and $ benefit Puerto Rico! Bomba Y Plena!
This powerpoint is an instructional material to teach the cultural context, instruments and rhythms of Puerto RIcan Bomba Y Plena! Learn about the dances, the musical styles, the names of the instruments and the 3 different percussion parts! The parts in an of itself are not too complex, yet they are exciting and fun! They encourage collaboration, dancing and an overall great sense of community!
100% of the profits will go towards Hurricane Maria relief efforts.
Help rebuild the beautiful Am
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
History of the DJ Unit - 7 Lessons with Games, Follow Along Worksheets, and More
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. Begin the class with a history lesson, set your kids up with a new DJ skill using the LKR resource mentioned above, then finish the class with a blooket included in this unit. Don't forget to follow me for updates and freebies, and leave feedback so t
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6th - 12th
Danse Macabre - Google Slides™ Presentation - Music Lesson - Spooky Halloween
Perfect for Spooky Halloween Season!This Google Slides™ Presentation is a Music Lesson on the Danse Macabre. The Lesson is an in depth study into the composer, the French superstition, composer intentions, rhythm and notes, and thought reflection on the piece. Some slides include links to video performances and activities! Simply add to your Google Slides™ and start presenting!What you are getting in this product: 14 Slideso Composer Historyo Background History on the Danse Macabre Poem and Stor
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2nd - 9th
Spring from The Four Seasons Vivaldi - Google Slides™ Presentation -Music Lesson
Perfect for Spring Season!This Google Slides™ Presentation is a Music Lesson on Spring from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. The Lesson is an in depth study into the composer, the accompanying poems, composer intentions, rhythm, and thought reflection on the piece. Some slides include links to video performances and activities! Simply add to your Google Slides™ and start presenting!What you are getting in this product: 16 Slideso Composer Historyo Background History on the Poem and Storyo A Listening Gui
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3rd - 6th
Spring Fling! - Engaging Rhythm Literacy, Composing and Playing Activities
Celebrate spring and build your students' understanding and skills in rhythm reading, writing, and aural recognition; improvising, composing, playing, and performing. This spring-themed set is loaded with 70 text-to-rhythm cards, 48 possible ostinato strips / measure mats, and four detailed lesson plans with suggestions for extensions and variations. These materials also provide real-time assessments. Here's a very brief outline:
1 - Explore text-based rhythms, discover/write rhythm notation, a
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K - 6th
Composer Time Capsule: George Gershwin
Discover the life and music of George Gershwin with his Composer Time Capsule! A fun and educational way for students to learn and review facts about the great composer, George Gershwin!This set includes 16 fact cards and 16 clue cards to help students remember what they learn. Each set also includes 4 ways to assess students knowledge, including a bonus Kahoot game. Plus, the set includes suggestions for physical objects to help you create your own time capsule to store your cards in. With his
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Composer Time Capsule Bundle Set 3
Nutcracker Ballet - Google Slides™ Presentation -Music Lesson - Christmas Winter
Perfect for the Winter Season!This Google Slides™ Presentation is a Music Lesson on Tchaikovsky's the Nutcracker Ballet. The Lesson is an in depth study into the composer, the accompanying story, introduction into ballet, the composer intentions, and rhythm exercises. Some slides include links to video performances and activities! Simply add to your Google Slides™ and start presenting!What you are getting in this product: 14 Slideso Composer Historyo Background History on the Storyo Intro to Bal
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Grades:
K - 7th
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