Music bibliographies for Microsoft PowerPoint

Music, Other (Music), Vocal Music

For the school year 2017-2018 I decided on putting together a different musician for each month of the year (excluding December) over the top most influential musicians of all time. Look out for future bundle deal! Use the powerpoint to share with your students on the first week of the month. Use the video links at the end of the powerpoint for each week (beginning of class) lead the class to a short discussion before moving on to other lessons. I always play the music I will talk about fro

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K - 8th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Bibliographies, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Legendary Musicians of the Month: Bundle!

Legendary Musician of the Month: Elvis Presley

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Music, Other (Music), Vocal Music

For the school year 2017-2018 I decided on putting together a different musician for each month of the year (excluding December) over the top most influential musicians of all time. Look out for future bundle deal! Use the powerpoint to share with your students on the first week of the month. Use the video links at the end of the powerpoint for each week (beginning of class) lead the class to a short discussion before moving on to other lessons. I always play the music I will talk about from th

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Grades:

K - 8th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Bibliographies, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Legendary Musicians of the Month: Bundle!

Legendary Musician of the Month: Freddie Mercury

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Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music

For the school year 2017-2018 I decided on putting together a different musician for each month of the year (excluding December) over the top most influential musicians of all time. Look out for future bundle deal! Use the powerpoint to share with your students on the first week of the month. Use the video links at the end of the powerpoint for each week (beginning of class) lead the class to a short discussion before moving on to other lessons. I always play the music I will talk about fro

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K - 8th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Bibliographies, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Legendary Musicians of the Month: Bundle!

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Music Presentation

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Adventures in Musiking

This presentation is jam-packed with tons of information about top Latinx/Hispanic musicians. You can send this presentation to students or present it in class. You will receive a Google Drive copy of this product. Artists included in this presentation: Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Teresa Carreño, Carlos Santana, & Selena.You can share this activity with your students as a presentation by changing the word 'edit' in the link to 'present'. You will have the ability to change this product in any

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Arts & Music, Music, Social Studies - History

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Not Grade Specific

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Bibliographies

The Blues- A Short History

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Anne-Marie Kane

This slideshow breaks down the history of the Blues, from its conception in the south to present day. It is simplified into four main areas that can be broken down by time period, major characteristics and examples of famous people (links included), plus an extra area that explores modern examples.Included on the last slide is a small assignment that gets students looking for their own contemporary blues musician.

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Arts & Music, Instrumental Music, Music

Grades:

9th - 12th

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Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Bibliographies

Legendary Musician of the Month: Bob Marley

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Music, Other (Arts), Other (Music)

For the school year 2017-2018 I decided on putting together a different musician for each month of the year (excluding December) over the top most influential musicians of all time. Look out for future bundle deal! Use the powerpoint to share with your students on the first week of the month. Use the video links at the end of the powerpoint for each week (beginning of class) lead the class to a short discussion before moving on to other lessons. I always play the music I will talk about from th

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Grades:

K - 8th

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Bibliographies, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Legendary Musicians of the Month: Bundle!

History of Renaissance Music

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Anne-Marie Kane

This slideshow provides an overview of the Renaissance, as well as the elements of music that are prevalent in this time period. Specific examples of composers, and their contributions are also featured (including musical examples), plus an extra page of listening samples and a video overview. Some understanding of musical elements (including intervals, harmony, polyphony) is required.

Subjects:

Music

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Bibliographies

Legendary Musician of the Month: Madonna

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Music, Other (Music), Vocal Music

For the school year 2017-2018 I decided on putting together a different musician for each month of the year (excluding December) over the top most influential musicians of all time. Look out for future bundle deal! Use the powerpoint to share with your students on the first week of the month. Use the video links at the end of the powerpoint for each week (beginning of class) lead the class to a short discussion before moving on to other lessons. I always play the music I will talk about fro

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Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Bibliographies, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Legendary Musicians of the Month: Bundle!

The Early History of Hip-Hop and Rap

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Sam Eaton

This is a short lecture originally intended to be an example for my final project. See my bundle if you want the complete project! This lecture discusses the background, historical context, and significance of hip-hop in 1970s New York. It also includes a primary document of DJ Kool Herc, an early pioneer in the genre, and a works cited page. This lecture could be used in a variety of ways, from demonstrating an exemplar presentation to getting students excited about music history. It could also

Subjects:

Music, Other (Social Studies - History), U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Bibliographies

Also included in: US History/APUSH Final Project w/Example

A Brief History of Country Music | Reading, Word Search, Songs & Journal Paper

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If you're looking to teach your students all about the history of country music, look no further than A Brief History of Country Music. This resource is packed with information about the genre, its artists, and the instruments used to play it. Plus, there's a word search activity and music journey template to help bring the material to life. And to top it all off, there are two traditional country songs included: Old Susanna and On Top of Old Smokey. End the class with a fun pop quiz to check th

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A Brief History of the Drum Set | Reading, Word Search, Songs & Journal Paper

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Drum sets have been around for centuries, used in a variety of musical styles and settings. This fascinating reading chronicles the development of the drum set and the iconic drummers who made it popular. From its humble beginnings in military marching bands to its current status as a staple of modern music, the drum set has come a long way. Your student's will learn about the companies that have helped shape the instrument, and how electronic drum machines have changed the sound of music foreve

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Also included in: Spotlight on Musical Instruments - Bundle | Readings & Activities

MUSIC: Frédéric Chopin - The Poet of the Piano PowerPoint Presentation w/ Quiz

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Arts & Music, Music, Music Composition

Do you want to give your students a comprehensive understanding of composer Frédéric Chopin? Then download this Powerpoint presentation! It includes all the biographical information, music analysis, and key terms your students need to know about the great pianist. Plus, there's a quiz at the end to test their knowledge.Topics Covered:Biographical FactsThe PianoEssential WorksQuotesKey TermsLife TimelineQuizThis fully-loaded presentation is a MUST-HAVE for any music teacher --Download today!

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Grades:

3rd - 11th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Bibliographies

A Brief History of Mexican Mariachi Music | Hispanic Heritage Month

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Mariachi music is a Mexican folk music tradition that dates back centuries. This type of music is typically played with a variety of instruments, such as guitars, violins, and trumpets. The music is often lively and upbeat, making it perfect for celebrations and dancing.If you're interested in learning more about mariachi music, this no-prep activity packet is perfect for you! It includes a brief history of the genre, information about the instruments used, and some of the most iconic mariachi s

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Not Grade Specific

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Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music

Classical Composer Project

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Chad DeLoach

This classical composer project can be assigned to an individual student or be a small group project for your entire class! It comes complete with a rubric and group evaluation sheets to hold every student accountable for doing their fair share of the work.

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7th - 12th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Bibliographies

A Brief History of the Lute | Renaissance Period | Musical Instrument Activity

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The lute is a fascinating musical instrument with a long and storied history. Students will love learning all about it with this engaging and informative product. The reading passage provides details about the lute's history, the players, and facts about the instrument. At the end, they'll answer a few questions about the reading passage, a word search, and a quiz about the different parts of the lute. The product also includes a writing journal page for students to annotate what they learned. T

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Not Grade Specific

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Also included in: Spotlight on Musical Instruments - Bundle | Readings & Activities

Legendary Musician of the Month: Wolfgang Mozart

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For the school year 2017-2018 I decided on putting together a different musician for each month of the year (excluding December) over the top most influential musicians of all time. Look out for future bundle deal! Use the powerpoint to share with your students on the first week of the month. Use the video links at the end of the powerpoint for each week (beginning of class) lead the class to a short discussion before moving on to other lessons. I always play the music I will talk about fro

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