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An Introduction to Sonata

For Students 6th - 9th
In this music worksheet, learners read an excerpt about the classical sonata and how it is defined. They also respond to seven questions based on what they read in the excerpt about sonata.
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Gospel Music

For Students 5th - 6th
In this music worksheet, students read about the origin of gospel music. Students answer ten essay questions related to their reading.
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Opera

For Students 4th - 7th
In this musical opera worksheet, students fill in seventeen blanks from a word bank that describes the process of an opera and the roles found within each character.
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African Popular Music

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore popular music of West Africa. For this musicians lesson, students complete listening tasks that challenge them to analyze the music of Oumou Sangare, Angelique Kidjo, and Baaba Maal.
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Gospel Music

For Students 5th - 12th
In this gospel music worksheet, students read a brief introduction to gospel music and respond to 10 short answer questions regarding it.
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Adverbs of Frequency

For Students 5th - 6th
In this adverbs worksheet, students read 25 sentences and insert an adverb of frequency into each one. There is a word bank of adverbs to choose from.
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Polyrhythmic Drumming Styles: Japan and Brazil

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore cyclic patterns in drumming style. In this multicultural music lesson, students listen to and compare Taiko and Samba drumming styles and complete a compare/contrast worksheet.
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Classical Music for Kids

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this classical music worksheet, learners explore classical music and classical musicians. Students read two passages and then unscramble instrument names.
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Conducting the "Orchestra": How to Implement the Maestro

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students work as a team member to produce a newspaper.  In this newspaper production lesson plan, students understand the role that each staff member plays in the production of a publication as they demonstrate commitment to the team’s...
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Instrumental And Orchestral Development

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars use the computer software "Sibelius" to investigate the development of the Orchestra and specific instruments throughout human history. This lesson can be used in conjunction with other lessons or as a stand-alone, small...
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DYNAMICS IN CONCEPT AND IN ACTION

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils perform grade appropriate literature utilizing the specified dynamic indications and respond accurately to the cues of the director.
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Just an Old Fashioned Love Song

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use three-part harmony to sing a song.
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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
Students 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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Composing From a Thread

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students listen to music composed in the 20th century and discuss varying interpretations. They play a contemporary piece of music and explore techniques available to a modern composer.
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Sing What You Mean, Mean What You Sing

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the vocal styles characteristic of different genres and composers. The explore the use of lyrics, their relation to the music, and the use of the voice to convey emotions and character.
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Creative Expressions: Making Puppets

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are introduced to the very basic geography of Indonesia. In groups, they examine the different types of puppets and decide on which one to make. They travel between various stations to complete their puppet in which they use...
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Breaking News English: i-Phones Are Now Musical Instruments

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "iPhones are Now Musical Instruments," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Modern Dance and the Harlem Renaissance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create an artistic rendering based on what they have learned from the film and the lesson.
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My Heritage Country Report

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students list five food dishes that are part of their family's heritage. Each student then does research of a country and a recipe (possibly a family recipe). With the help of members of his/her kitchen group, the student prepares the dish.
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A Wing and a Prayer

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders improvise missing harmony accompaniment for a soloist performing "The Star Spangled Banner." Groups select several familiar melodies that they can produce while individual students take turns improvising a new harmony part.
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Fundamentals of Good Musicianship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how to analyze musical performances and utilize practice techniques to improve their performances. They listen and evaluate another student's performance, then reverse roles with their partner.
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Soundtrack to War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the important role of music in lives of soldiers stationed in Iraq. They identify and demonstrate skills in creating compositions with limited resources, similar in concept to the soldiers viewed in the documentary.
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Japanese Noh Masks

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners examine Japanese theatre and create their own face masks which display certain emotions, props, costumes and perform in improvisational theatrical games.
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Concert Suite from Dances With Wolves

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students complete a unit of lessons that prepares them to perform, 'Concert Suite From Dances With Wolves,' at a public performance. They analyze the emotions depicted by music, view excerpts from the movie, and perform the music.

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