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\nTeaching Musical Theatre\n

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\nThe 16 lessons in Teaching Musical Theatre: The Essential Handbook are designed to help actors enrolled in a theatre arts class develop the skills they need to be successful in musical theatre. Check out this sample lesson to see if you...\n
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\n\"Singing:\n\n
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\nSinging: Mi, So, La\n

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\nLittle ones learn the tones mi, so, and la by singing an answer to a sung question. They play a name game to identify beat, then discuss songs with no beat. If there is time during this musical instruction lesson, they dance about the...\n
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\nSing!\n

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\nWhether new to the Kodály Method of music instruction or an experienced veteran, you'll find much to make your heart sing in a teacher guide that was designed for a music appreciation project. \n
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\nSinging in the Classroom\n

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\nThose new to the Kodály Method of music instruction, as well as experienced educations, will find everything they need in a resource designed to launch a five-week vocal music program. Packed with warm ups, games, activities, and...\n
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\nInvestigating Brass Instruments and Pitch\n

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\nStudents observe the sounds of different brass instruments in order to understand how to create different pitches. In this musical instructional activity, students create a \"brass\" instrument from everyday household objects. The students...\n
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\nTeaching Musical Instruments in Kindergarten\n

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\nPupils explore the sounds of different instruments through the nne lessons of this unit. Instruments representing the elements of percussion, string, and wind are utilized in this unit.\n
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\nMexican Culture “La Raspa”\n

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\nHere are three lessons that work together to engage learners in a cultural and musical exploration. In lesson plan one the listen to the Mexican folk song, \"La Raspa\" and discuss cultural context. In lesson plan two they dance along to...\n
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\nIndependent Harmonies\n

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\nIndependent harmonies, homophonic music, intervals, and melody are all part of music theory and practice. Prepare your budding musicians for the big time with these activities focused on playing with accompaniment. This lesson is...\n
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\nMulticultural Music: Israel\n

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\nDo a grapevine to the left, lift your hands in the air, and sing out, \"Hey!\" These are the steps second graders will do when they sing and dance the Israeli folk song, \"Achshav.”  They will explore the concept of multicultural music...\n
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\nExploring Pulse & Rhythm\n

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\nWhen we play music, we count beats both high and low. This introductory music activity explores tempo and rhythm. Learners will follow along as they clap to the beat, they clap high in the air and low. A very good introductory lesson.\n
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\nKindergarten Music Time\n

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\nLittle ones are led through a series of rhythmic songs and chants while they march, clap, and use their tummies as percussive instruments. They work on singing in pitch, chunking, and keeping a steady beat. \n
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\nElementary Music Plan\n

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\nHey Macarena! Third graders keep time while they sing a Latin Folk Song. To practice keeping a steady rhythm and singing in pitch, the class sings the Folk Song together and in a round while keeping a beat. They then learn to do the...\n
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\nMy (musical) Valentine\n

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\nGet out those bells, sand blocks, and sticks! Your kindergarteners use their singing voices to ask and answer friendly questions while keeping rhythm. They take turns in a group and in pairs singing questions and answers while keeping...\n
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\nFocus on Form\n

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\nYoung musicians discuss musical form found in the song, The Star Spangled Banner. They review their parts for the song then practice playing it as a group. Cross-curricular activity suggestions are included.\n
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\nKotekan: A Cooperative Music Activity\n

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\nYoung musicians explore the rhythms and sounds of Balinese gamelan music, then create their own. They listen to several examples of gamelan music, then use their instruments to mimic the rhythms they hear. After a warm up and practice,...\n
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\nFocus on Harmony\n

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\nHarmony is the focus of this band instructional activity. Upper graders play the Star Spangled Banner, while focusing on harmony, chords, and musical voice. This instructional activity includes several suggested cross-curricular activities.\n
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\nMissing the Major Scales 2\n

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\nAny musician can tell you, you have to know your scales, key signatures, and notes when reading sheet music. Kids are quizzed on major scales and the notes found with in each scale. They fill in the missing notes and identify each scale.\n
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\nA Musical Accent Activity\n

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\nBudding instrumentalists take on the task of reading accent marks and playing them correctly. They practice playing the provided rhythm or beat, focusing on emphasizing notes that have accents over them. The handout included provides...\n
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\nParallel Harmonies\n

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\nWhat is a parallel harmony? You and your class can explore musical terminology through song. You define what a parallel harmony is, the class identifies parallel harmony in music they hear, and then you all sing some examples together....\n
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\nA Guide to Great Home Music Practice\n

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\nTo be the very best musician one needs to be wiling to practice at home. Here is a handy guide to give your young musicians a leading edge on home music practice. It includes a warm up, cool down, suggestions for setting goals and for...\n
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\nSimple Sharps\n

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\nIf you want to play music, you need to learn how to read sharps and flats. Young musicians practice reading and playing these simple sharps. Each sharp is given a word that connects it to the note it is related to. For example: Charles...\n
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\nGeneral Music: Grades 4 & 5\n

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\nThe story behind the Star Spangled Banner sets off this singing and music lesson plan. Emergent singers study facts about Francis Scott Key and his famous song, they then discuss and practice singing the first verse paying close...\n
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\nStar Spangled Banner: For Orchestra\n

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\nMiddle schoolers practice playing \"The Star Spangled Banner\" while focusing on phrasing. They work with the instructor to mark the lyrics and music, then play the song using the phrasing indicated. Several...\n
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\nMusic: Caterpillars, How They Grow!\n

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\nPut on some music and get moving as a way to represent the life cycle of a caterpillar. Kids listen to the story The Very Hungary Caterpillar, discuss the life cycle, then create vocal expression that represent each stage of the cycle....\n
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