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Color by Note Mandalas: Treble Clef Notes

By MUSIC for LIFE

Use this simple coloring exercise as a creative and colorful way to reinforce treble clef note learning with your music students! After teaching students the treble clef notes, use this exercise to help them reinforce their knowledge. Students can

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Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Music Classroom Assignment: Composer/Music Partner Project

By MUSIC for LIFE

Music Class Assignment: Composer Partner Project This assignment is a short term project for two partners. After selecting a composer and piece of music to study from the list, partner one completes the first section (composer biographical

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Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Music Classroom Activity: Listening Response

By MUSIC for LIFE

Music Classroom Activity: Listening Response Students can listen to a piece of music of the teacher's choice and the class fills out this activity sheet. Discussion can follow. Designed for: Music Teachers Conductors Choir Choral

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Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Music Classroom: Choir Daily Points Rubric

By MUSIC for LIFE

I use this to show the kids the things I'm looking for when I give them their daily points for participation and attitude. To clarify: I don't fill one out for every student each day. I save some paper by using it only as needed. For example, I

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Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Music EXTRA CREDIT Writing Prompts for Teachers

By MUSIC for LIFE

This is a TEN PACK of extra credit writing prompts for busy teachers with needy students! :) These prompts are completely flexible, though, and could also be used as classroom writing assignments for your students to support critical thinking

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Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Treble Clef Note Code

By MUSIC for LIFE

This brief exercise will help your music students reinforce their knowledge of Treble Clef Notes. Each measure contains notes that form words. Students should write the name of each note in the blanks below to form the words. There is a Bass

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

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Music Class Rehearsal Plan Rubric

By MUSIC for LIFE

This product is designed as an easy to use and consistent rubric for the music classroom. If these timing decisions don't work for your plan, feel free to easily change it in the word document. Customize this rubric for your own

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Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Music Composer Bio Assignment

By MUSIC for LIFE

I use this for students who are absent from my classroom as a way to make up their daily points. I provide a list of acceptable choices on my classroom website for them to choose from as the subject of the assignment. I have also posted a

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Composer Partner Project (UPDATED AND EXPANDED!) Classroom Assignment

By MUSIC for LIFE

Composer Partner Project (UPDATED AND EXPANDED!) Music Classroom Assignment THIS IS AN UPDATED AND EXPANDED VERSION of my original upload. I just taught this unit again after Christmas and decided to improve it for both the students and teacher.

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Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Music Listening Response Assignment

By MUSIC for LIFE

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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MUSIC TOUR Prep Packet: Documents, Information & Activities

By MUSIC for LIFE

If you are taking a MUSIC TOUR with your ensemble, you know that there is A LOT of paperwork to do to organize the students and activities! WHY create all of the forms and content yourself? I have organized many tours for my students and thought it

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Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, ...

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$10.00

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Playlist Project: Elementary, Middle or High School

By MUSIC for LIFE

In this quick-win FUN assignment, students are exposed to different kinds of music through creating playlists. *Students choose the two of the playlist categories that they like best (see categories on form). *Students search for music on

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Conductor Rehearsal Preparation

By MUSIC for LIFE

This product is designed specifically for CHORAL CONDUCTORS! This is partnered with my REPERTOIRE PROFILE MATRIX (also available on TPT) This rubric is designed to help CONDUCTORS in their rehearsal preparation. It easily outlines all the

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Critical Thinking Music Assignment: Beethoven Quote

By MUSIC for LIFE

In an age of increased emphasis on writing and critical thinking in the classroom, this assignment asks students to contemplate an artist's quote and relate it to his life as well as apply its meaning on a broader basis to the outside world.

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

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Music Classroom Posters: Set of 8 Solfege Posters

By MUSIC for LIFE

8 posters to display solfege syllables in your classroom! Display the Do re mi's of music in a colorful and vibrant way! Print out as many times as you like with this digital file.

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Clip Art

$5.00

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Voice Teachers: Solo Song Repertoire Profile for Vocal Lessons

By MUSIC for LIFE

Coach your voice students to know the background information to the solo songs they are singing using this easy fill-in guide. Designed for: Music Teachers Conductors Choir Choral Conducting Music Education Music Classroom Singing

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Classroom Forms

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.32 MB)

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Bass Clef Note Code

By MUSIC for LIFE

This brief exercise will help your music students reinforce their knowledge of Bass Clef Notes. Each measure contains notes that form words. Students should write the name of each note in the blanks below to form the words. There is a Treble

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.20 MB)

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CHOIR Room Posters (set of 5 LARGE letters)

By MUSIC for LIFE

These LARGE & COLORFUL classroom posters are formatted to be as large as 20x20 inches. The letters spell out C H O I R and are designed to decorate your classroom! I had these posters printed out on foam board by a local printer for only a

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$10.00

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CHOIR Room Posters (set of 5 LARGE letters)

By MUSIC for LIFE

These LARGE classroom posters are formatted to be as large as 20x20 inches. The letters spell out C H O I R and are designed to decorate your classroom! I had these posters printed out on foam board by a local printer for only a modest cost. It

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$10.00

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CHOIR Room Posters (set of 5 LARGE letters)

By MUSIC for LIFE

Subjects:

Music, Vocal Music, Other (Music)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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$10.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

· Music educator for 25 years (K-12 vocal/instrumental, university) · Bachelor of Arts--K-12 Vocal & Instrumental Music Education · Masters in Choral Conducting · Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting · Past ACDA President for the State of North Dakota · Adjudicator at regional and state music festivals · Frequest Guest Conductor at music festivals/events (International Music Camp, ND Girls State Chorus, Surround the State in Song, music festivals, etc) · Led performance tours, both domestically and internationally for 25 years · Website designer (school, NDACDA, www.rebeccaraber.com) · Former Editor/Designer of The Chorister (NDACDA Journal)

MY TEACHING STYLE

· Passionate about music education · Encouraging/sharing music as a lifelong experience · Creative environment supportive for learning · Intuitive interaction in the classroom · Adaptive to student needs · Always thirsty to learn more! · Experiential. Listening. Connecting.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

· North Dakota Choral Director of the Year (NDACDA) · NDACDA President · ND Governor's Choir · Outstanding Teacher Award from High School Activities Association · College Fellow Awards in History and Music · Graduated Summa cum Laude with Special Honors · Photography/graphics/web design features/awards www.rebeccaraber.com

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

· 1994: BA Music, Jamestown College · 2001: Master of Music in Choral Conducting, University of North Dakota · 2018 Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting, North Dakota State University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

· Research/learning interests: Coded Message Songs of Slavery, Spirituals, Gullah, Sacred Music · Emphasis on continual learning · Love and appreciation of travel, domestic & international · Photography: www.rebeccaraber.com · Our dogs, Murphy & Dottie