Music History & Appreciation

by Bart Hopkin. Create simple instruments and learn about sound and music. 

From spirituals to hip-hop by Blair Bielawski.

Donna Levene, rev ed. Children's books introduce rhythm, melody, form and style, instruments, dances and music history and work well for coop teaching.

Donna Levine, Deb Engle Baugh. Common elements of music and art make great coop teaching! 

Robert Gardner

by Sharon Burch.  An ear-and eye-opening way to grasp music & math concepts.

John Jacobson adds new lyrics about 8 presidents to familiar tunes, and adds choreography and a P/A CD for a program.

John Jacobson has K-2 moving and singing to learn coins, time, counting by 5's, 10's, and more,.

10 Favorite Children’s Books with Orff Process Lesson Plans by Sandy Lantz & Gretchen Wahlberg. 

15 Unison Songs to Build Character and Integrity in Young People by Sally Albrecht & Jay Althouse.

Michael & Jill Gallina.  SIng and learn states, capitols, landmarks, and geography! Great for coop teaching.

Ready-to-use activites organized by months of the year.

Using children's literature to expand your musical horizon by Katie Grace Miller.

ed. by Jeannette Morgan.  ​Visit the web to explore a wide range of music topics

ed. by Jeannette Morgan. Explore the many musical web resources available for music appreciation.

Four short lessons covering Dixieland, Big Band Swing, Bebop and Jazz-Rock  for Gr. 2-4 by Cathy Blair.

Ten short units covering Broadway Shows from 1900-2000 by Cathy Blair

by Bonnie Rossa and Brad Keller. 15 lessons on the history and legends of jazz.

Activity Book for Jr./Sr. High