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High school music composition handouts 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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Teaching Film Music- complete project - UPDATED
Teaching Film Music:
First update -
Teaching resources - websites, video clips and other useful links when teaching this unit of work.
Graphic Score example to use
A complete project for students who can and can't read traditional notation.
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6th - 10th
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Apex Learning Music Appreciation Semester 1 Supplementary Packet
Updated February 2024!Quiz-by-quiz study packet to accompany the ApexVS.com Apex Learning Music Appreciation Sem 1 Course, as open-notes or supplementary materials.I found that my students were struggling going back and forth between the readings and the quizzes / tests, so I created a packet that condenses information that students can use as open notes or study materials as they navigate each quiz and test. It is in my own words, although definitions include all major information students ne
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9th - 12th
The Hip Hop Years (BBC Documentary) follow-along questions
This is a follow-along worksheet to "The Hip Years" BBC documentary that is available YouTube in three parts. It is very informative and fun for the students to watch. Make sure you go through it before so you know which parts to skip over! There are some swear words and inappropriate content for middle school level. Email me if you'd like to know the exact spots!
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6th - 12th
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Hamilton's America: A PBS Documentary follow-along questions and assessment
This is a great resource to use while teaching about the 2015 musical, Hamilton. The students love watching this PBS documentary and answering these interesting questions. It can be done independently, in groups, or as a class. Includes a quiz to be taken when they've completed the documentary!
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6th - 12th
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AP Music Theory - Mode Practice Worksheet
Unit 8 - An introductory major mode assignment. Step by step instructions to identify and realize modes based on three criteria. Identify a full mode, realize a mode with first note given, realize a mode with key signature given.
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9th - 12th
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Composer Report (extra credit)
This is the composer report that is connected to the extra credit I posted in my store. This report has the student answer questions about any composer they choose. Then, taking those answers they write up a report. This has allowed for LESS plagiarism.
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3rd - 12th
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams follow-along questions and assessment
This is a great follow-along worksheet to the PBS documentary, "In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams," available on YouTube! It follows the journey of a musical from initial composition to the Broadway stage. It can be completed independently, in groups, or as a class. Includes a quiz to use after the completion of the documentary!
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7th - 12th
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Resume Writing and Brag Sheet
This is a worksheet that explains resume prewriting. Students fill out a "brag" sheet that they will later use to write their draft resume. Great life skills piece!
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9th - 12th
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Song Writing Assignment
This handout will guide students through writing their own original song. Includes a grading rubric with points. Used in a Creative Writing class, but could easily be used for an ELA classroom.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Note riddles (learn the notes)
This is a work sheet where students can train where notes are on a sheet paper. Each bar is an english word. It's a pretty fun task to do in class. My students like it a lot. 16 different words to find out on this work sheet.
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5th - 9th
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Composition Assignment
Here is a very easy to follow composition assignment that will allow students to give it a shot at being a composer. When the student is done writing their composition they are expected to perform it on their instrument - this helps with having the piece make sense. This file is editable so if there is something you want to add or change you may do so.
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6th - 10th
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Voices Rising: Music of Wakanda- Mexico
These are follow-along questions to the second episode (Mexico) of music documentary on Disney Plus called, "Voices Rising: Music of Wakanda."
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7th - 12th
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Music Theory: Writing Better Songs
Unit 2 Music Theory
3 Types of Songs
-Songs written around a chord progression
-Songs written around a melody
-Song written around a riff
Includes sheet music examples of:
Sunshine of My Life
Cecilia
Sunshine of Your Love
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Cornell Notes Style with Music Bars (editable)
Similar to my free Cornell Notes template, this paper includes music bars on the right side of the page that are perfect for students to create their own music and take notes on the left-hand side. Perfect for classes on music theory, choir, and more. The document is in word format so that it is easily editable to cater to your needs.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Songwriting Planning Sheet
This planning sheet is perfect for student self-assessment and goal-setting within a music composition unit. It describes traditional song form and the different facets therein, as well as gives students a place to plan their next steps.
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9th - 12th
Soundtrack of my life
This is one of the favorite activities I've ever done with a class. I used it in a Student Leadership class to get to know the kids but it could fit in a music or history class as well.The task is for students to create an imaginary soundtrack to their life. Students choose 8-12 events from their life (deaths, first car, entering high school, graduating elementary school, first date). They then select songs to accompany each event. It can be songs that remind them of each event or songs that hav
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9th - 12th
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Key Signatures, Chords & Intervals - Workbook 2
This is a workbook that includes worksheets on Key Signatures (1#/1b), Primary and Secondary Chords, Intervals (Maj/min 3) and Aural Activities (Interval Recognition, Chord Recognition, Rhythmic Dictation). Great workbook to revise or consolidate these concepts in conjunction or after teacher instruction. It assumes some prior knowledge on these concepts. The aural activities at the back can be tailored to your required level. Enjoy!
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7th - 9th
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Music Transposition and Mash-Up Worksheets!
Two worksheets to guide your students in creating their own music mash-up using the songs "Good Life" by OneRepublic, "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay, "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz, and "Bubbly" by Colby Caillat. These worksheets can be used to guide group work or individual students. All chord progressions are included in the second worksheet entitled Worksheet #2: Mash-up; Worksheet #1: Transposition, is the worksheet you will see in the preview for this product. Both worksheets are Microsoft Word 2
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6th - 12th
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Easy Rubric For Grading Essays
Have students staple this quick grading rubric for the California High School Exit Exam to an essay. This tool will allow you to grade essays in under a minute per composition. Alleviate the stress of assigning papers because the teacher must then grade them. Give your students as much writing practice as needed with this quick essay grading rubric.
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9th - 10th
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Book Reports Made EASY!
Here is a quick template for all of your book reporting needs. My students say it is easy for them to use.
Includes a rubric and peer editing comments.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Analyze Song Lyrics - Brainstorming Chart
This would be a good activity for students to do as a sub plan, individually, in groups, or for digital learning. Students listen to lyrics and map their ideas in the chart, using one chart per song. Assign as many songs as you would like!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Turning Rhymes into Rap
Have SoundTrap (or another DAW, like GarageBand)? Have kids in your Gen. Music Class who are creative but won't sing?Wanna "teach across the curriculum"? This will allow them to "unlock their creative abilities" AND utilize rhyme scheme and meter, a popular ELA strategy.
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4th - 10th
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