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Anton Bruckner

For Students 6th - 8th
In this music worksheet, students read the biographical sketch of Anton Brunkner and how he was an influence upon the world of music.
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A Level Music Notes

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Anton Bruckner and Roman Catholic Mass worksheet, students read about the historical organist and about the music used in the order of the mass in this 1 page worksheet.
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Stravinsky and the Rite of Spring

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Stravinsky worksheet, students answer the 20 short answer questions and write 1 essay in relation to the extract, "The Rite of Spring".
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One Word Substitution 30

For Students 7th - 9th
In this online interactive vocabulary skills activity, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Ray Charles

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners read the book Ray Charles by Sharon Bell Mathis. For this biography lesson plan, students read about the life of Ray Charles. Learners answer pre-reading questions about senses, strengths, and weaknesses they have. The lesson...
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Nifty Thrifty Fifty Vocabulary

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students review new vocabulary. In this vocabulary lesson, students are introduced to the "nifty thrifty fifty" vocabulary words, their definitions, and the meanings of their prefix, suffix, and root words. The fifty words are split into...
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Performing Gospel Music (Keyboard or Piano)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this music worksheet, students learn to play a piece of gospel music called "Siyahamba" on the piano or keyboard. Students examine the musical notes written on the staffs and read the helpful hits in the margins. Piano knowledge is...
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Create-a-Composition

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars creatively express themselves by creating simple pieces of music.
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The Rhythm of Life - Episode 3 - Harmony

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars complete a unit on musical harmony. They listen to examples of three part harmonies, watch a video, complete a data sheet, prepare a report on the history of harmony, and complete a multimedia report on music for the movies.
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VH1 Fan Club

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils connect the diversity of American culture to the music of Dave Matthews Band and then create lyrics that emphasize how diversity pertains to their own life.
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Creating, Notating and Recording an Original Song

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners are provided with a set of parameters, including theme, time signature, number of measures, and form. Working within these parameters, the class , step by step, goes through the process of creating, notating, and recording a...
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Music Appreciation:

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners list the four main families of musical instruments, name one instrument from each musical family, name three ways music is used in everyday life.
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music in America - Episode 3: Can I Get A Witness: Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars watch a video on spiritual music, then engage in a discussion about the artists and styles mentioned in the video. They discuss vocal improvisation, and engage in a call and response to "This Little Light Of Mine.'
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Centennial: Utah We Love Thee

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss how music can inspire emotion and are introduced to Utah's state song, "Utah, We Love Thee". They discuss the song and then compare and contrast other songs about Utah. They create original lyrics about Utah.
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Indian Composition= RAGA

For Students 6th
In this music instructional activity, students use the given notes to write a composition of Indian music know as RAGA. They make 8 compositions.
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ABBA - Lesson 3

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students develop a deeper understanding of the connection between improvisation and inspiration. They choose a partner and take out their original poems. With their partners, have them say the poem with a steady beat.
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music In America - Episode 3: Can I Get A Witness

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify many genres of music that influenced gospel and study examples of gospel music. They explain that gospel music is sacred and is usually performed with sincerity, dignity, and passion with vocal improvisation.
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VH1 Storytellers for Save the Music Starring Billy Joel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine recordings of Billy Joel.
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Ooooh, The Oud

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils listen to a performance of the instrument, oud. After watching a video, they discover how many parts of the world it is used in and locate the countries on a map. They compare and contrast the oud with other instruments from the...
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Exploring the CTK-671

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students demonstrate the operational aspects of the CTK-671 by selecting various tones, advanced tones, and rhythm patterns based on parameters set by the teacher.
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Song Writing

For Students 9th
In this song writing activity, 9th graders read about the cadences, chords, tunes, and lyrics that are used in song writing. There are no questions associated with this activity.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Learning Musical Elements Through Listening

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a site created for teaching children the art of listening to music. Includes sections on the elements of music, composers, and genres with more under construction.
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Alex: I Could Be the Next Beethoven

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students write the words and compose a melody for a school alma mater.
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Wikipedia: Music Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on music theory, a set of systems for analyzing, classifying, and composing music and the elements of music.

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