Fundamental notation, instrumental proficiency, and vocal techniques across various genres. Connects historical analysis with original composition and creative performance skills.
A four-day music and movement unit for K-3 students focused on collaboration, rhythm, and creative choreography. Groups work together to select songs and build original dance routines.
A foundational music education series designed for early elementary students, covering rhythm, movement, note reading, dynamics, and music history.
A high-energy elementary music unit focusing on the fundamentals of steady beat, tempo variations, and rhythmic patterns through interactive play-alongs and movement.
A high-energy, interactive unit focused on mastering rhythm and tempo through digital gameplay and body percussion, designed specifically for paperless classrooms.
A journey through the 20th and 21st centuries, exploring how technology like electric guitars and synthesizers shaped genres from Rock 'n' Roll to Pop. Students analyze rhythm, structure, and sound to build a chronological timeline of musical evolution.
A 1st Grade music history sequence exploring the lives and works of Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and John Williams through storytelling, active listening, and sensory exploration.
This 1st Grade sequence explores the uniquely American roots of Folk, Blues, and Jazz. Students learn about oral traditions, call-and-response, syncopation, and improvisation through interactive singing and rhythmic games.
An inquiry-based exploration of music history for 1st graders, tracing the evolution of instruments from natural ancient materials to modern electronic synthesizers. Students develop comparative analysis skills and sound discrimination through hands-on activities, movement, and creative design.
A 1st-grade music sequence focusing on pitch discrimination, melodic contour, Sol-Mi intervals, and the basics of the musical staff through movement and composition.
A foundational music sequence for 1st graders to master the difference between steady beat and rhythm, moving from physical movement to reading and performing standard notation (quarter and eighth notes).
A 5-lesson sequence for 1st-grade students exploring vocal range, pitch discrimination, and melodic contour through sensory-based activities and singing games. Students progress from identifying high and low sounds to matching specific intervals like the minor third (Sol-Mi).
A 1st Grade music sequence where students explore how to use their voices expressively through dynamics, emotion, phrasing, and facial expressions. Students will learn to manipulate their volume and tone to convey meaning and character in song.
This sequence explores how musicians work together as an ensemble, focusing on conducting cues, dynamic control, balance, and tempo maintenance. Students transition from following a leader to collaborating in small independent groups.
This sequence introduces students to reading standard music notation on melodic instruments. Students learn to identify pitch on the treble clef staff and map it to their instrument, building from finding notes to playing stepwise melodies and managing leaps.
This foundational workshop for beginning instrumentalists focuses on the physical mechanics of playing, from assembly to tone production. Students master the physical techniques required to produce a characteristic sound on their specific instrument through hands-on practice and technical drills.
A comprehensive 1st-grade music unit where students learn to play melodies on barred instruments. They explore pitch direction, master proper mallet technique, and perform as an ensemble using bordun accompaniments and improvisation.
In this inquiry-based sequence, 1st-grade students explore the science of sound and instrument classification. Through hands-on investigation, they discover how materials (wood, metal, skin) determine an instrument's timbre and family, culminating in a sound-story project.
This sequence introduces 1st-grade students to foundational percussion techniques and rhythmic accuracy. Students progress from body percussion and distinguishing beat versus rhythm to playing wood and membrane instruments with proper technique and reading basic notation.
Students explore percussive dance traditions including Irish Step, Flamenco, and Stepping to discover how the body functions as a musical instrument. Through active listening and rhythmic movement, they develop coordination and cultural appreciation.
A 1st Grade performing arts sequence focused on ensemble skills, movement, and improvisational storytelling to develop collaboration and non-verbal communication.
A 1st Grade music sequence focused on programmatic music, teaching students how composers use instruments, tempo, and pitch to tell stories without words. Students explore famous works like Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, and Vivaldi's Four Seasons before creating their own sound stories.
A K-12 collaborative music video project where students across all grade levels work together to produce a 'Playing for Change' style cover of a protest song centered on equality and cultural identity. High school students lead production, while K-8 students provide the musical and visual heart of the performance.
This sequence guides 1st-grade students through the transition from singers to performers. Over five lessons, students master the physical discipline of the performer's stance, visual focus, stage etiquette (entrances and bows), and the full rehearsal process, culminating in a classroom concert.
This 1st Grade music sequence focuses on the mechanics of clear diction and articulation. Students explore vowel shapes, consonant precision, and legato phrasing through games, tongue twisters, and folk songs to ensure their singing is always understood by an audience.
A foundational music sequence for 1st graders focused on vocal health, posture, and breath control through playful exploration. Students learn to treat their body as an instrument, building healthy habits for a lifetime of singing.
A foundational piano sequence for 1st-3rd graders, taking them from identifying Middle C to playing with a full five-finger right-hand position. Students explore keyboard layout, finger numbering, and basic melody creation.
