Lesson Plan
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Birdland: Weather Report

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students compare and contrast the Weather Report jazz recording, Birdland, with other songs they have reviewed. They write in their journals how they think charlie Parker might have reacted to the song.
Worksheet
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Compas, The Popular Music of Haiti

For Students 8th
For this Caribbean music worksheet, 8th graders read about the background of and musical instruments used in Compas music which is the popular music of Haiti. They answer 4 questions based on the reading. They complete an extension...