Singing and Vocal Performance

A high-contrast black and white music classroom rules poster designed for easy printing and coloring. It features 12 essential rules grouped into musical categories with decorative icons and space for students to personalize.

A comprehensive 11-slide instructional presentation introducing the 8-tone diatonic solfège scale (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do') using a vertical pitch ladder layout. Each slide highlights Curwen hand sign techniques, body height positioning, tonal tendencies, and vocal exploration exercises.

A simplified, punchy, and highly visual bilingual flyer for tomorrow's Beatbox & Dance Showcase. Features dynamic geometric dancer silhouettes performing on a stylized glowing stage with spot beams, doors opening at 4:30 PM, show starting at 4:45 PM, and location updated to the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR).

A beautifully designed printable lyric sheet for Brackett staff to sing a goodbye song to their AP who is becoming the Principal at Peirce Elementary, incorporating specific inside jokes like the rainbow door, inflatable costumes, chirping, and coherence.

A comprehensive 8th-grade music unit where students master rhythm, meter, and tempo, analyze lyric alignment, and produce an original rap song in BandLab with multi-track instrumental beats.

A comprehensive 8th-grade music unit where students master rhythm, meter, and tempo, analyze lyric alignment, and produce an original rap song in BandLab with multi-track instrumental beats.

An introductory exploration of jazz music for K-2 students, centering its Black American roots and legendary pioneers through listening, speaking, and creative expression.

A Kindergarten music sequence focused on stage presence, performance routine, and building confidence through role-play and preparation. Students learn the full cycle of a performance, from walking on stage to the final bow.

This advanced performance sequence for graduate vocalists bridges the gap between technical vocal production and authentic theatrical embodiment. Students move from deep text analysis and subtexting to physical movement (Laban efforts) and stage optics, culminating in a synthesized performance where vocal technique serves dramatic intent.

A fun, interactive music sequence for Pre-K students focused on developing clear articulation and rhythmic precision in singing through games, mouth gymnastics, and nursery rhymes.

This sequence guides 6th-grade students through the intersection of vocal technique, performance psychology, and genre stylization. Students explore how to adapt their voice and physical presence for Folk and Musical Theater while building the emotional resilience needed for public performance.

A comprehensive vocal performance sequence for 12th graders focusing on the intersection of acting and singing. Students learn to treat songs as monologues, identify subtext and objectives, map musical arcs, and use vocal timbre as an expressive tool for storytelling.

A 5th-grade music history sequence exploring the development of Jazz and Blues, from African call-and-response roots to the birth of Rock n' Roll. Students investigate structural forms like the 12-bar blues, concepts like syncopation and improvisation, and the cultural resilience behind the music.

This sequence guides 4th-grade students through the visual and psychological aspects of vocal performance. Students will master stage presence, manage performance anxiety, and learn to connect with their audience through non-verbal communication and professional etiquette.

A comprehensive vocal performance sequence that teaches students to move beyond notes and rhythms to become vocal 'actors.' Students analyze subtext, master expressive diction, map musical phrasing, and explore tone color to deliver emotionally authentic performances.

An immersive 8-lesson musical theater sequence for middle school students exploring the history, character motivations, and performance techniques of Broadway showtunes. Students analyze historical eras, dissect character lyrics, and develop basic stage performance skills.

A high-energy, multi-sensory lesson for 3rd and 4th graders focusing on the pentatonic scale through movement and tactile manipulatives. This lesson is specifically designed to support students with dyslexia and ADHD.

A 50-minute lesson exploring the connection between Jazz music, Black expressionism, and the Harlem Renaissance through music comparison and artist biopics. Students will analyze the differences between Black and White artists of the era to understand music as an act of defiance and cultural identity.

Second and third graders explore the history of American folk music on the Idaho Trail, focusing on the unique sounds of the banjo, fiddle, and washboard while practicing call-and-response.

A delightful introduction to melody and pitch through the lens of Idaho's native birds. Students use scarves and vocal play to connect physical movement with melodic contour.

A comprehensive pitch notation summative assessment lesson designed to evaluate student understanding of the treble clef, bass clef, ledger lines, and accidentals. Includes a 4-page student summative exam (100 points, 1 hour) with note identification, drawing tasks, octave translations, keyboard mapping, and error analysis, alongside a detailed teacher guide and complete answer key.

A sophisticated and modern slide deck for a 60th birthday celebration, featuring a full order of service and thematic transitions.

Engaging introductory music profile worksheets and activities for early elementary students during their first week of music class.

A comprehensive first-day lesson for high school chorus to establish ensemble culture, assess student experience, and set goals. Includes a detailed lesson plan, a printable 2-page tiered survey for newcomers and leaders, and discussion slides to guide class-wide sharing.

A collection of specialized organization and planning resources designed for a band, choir, and theater teacher managing multiple ensembles and a high-volume performance schedule.

A musical exploration where students use the growth of a plant to understand crescendo and decrescendo through movement and voice.

A 45-minute lesson for adult Sunday School focusing on Exodus 7-17. It explores Pharaoh's pride, the Passover as a type of Christ, and the concept of daily spiritual bread through the miracle of manna.

A fun, interactive music lesson where students use a balloon analogy to understand how vocal folds create different pitches and how breath control changes volume. Includes a slide presentation, a comprehensive teacher guide, and a student activity sheet.