Fundamental notation, instrumental proficiency, and vocal techniques across various genres. Connects historical analysis with original composition and creative performance skills.
A comprehensive 6-lesson unit for 5th graders exploring the history, evolution, and legendary figures of American Jazz, from its New Orleans roots to its global legacy today.
An immersive workshop-style sequence for 2nd graders exploring the roots of Jazz, Blues, and Folk music through call-and-response, syncopation, and improvisation. Students trace American musical history from work songs to the Swing era through active music-making.
Students explore the world of Jazz through rhythm, syncopation, and improvisation. They'll meet legends like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald while learning to find their own musical voice through 'swing' and scat singing.
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 introduces Kindergarteners to the distinctly American art forms of Jazz and Blues, focusing on emotion and spontaneity. Students explore the 'swing' feel, improvisation, and scat singing through active movement and vocal play.
Students explore the relationships between notes, focusing on intervals (steps, skips, leaps) and the construction of the C Major scale. Using solfege, hand signs, and aural analysis, students learn to identify and dictate melodic patterns in simple folk music.
A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd graders to master reading pitch on the musical staff, moving from high/low discrimination to reading 3-note melodies using Solfege.
An inquiry-based journey into the logic of pitch organization, covering the Grand Staff, major scale construction, the Circle of Fifths, relative minors, and sight-singing applications. Students use a 'decoding' lens to master the patterns that govern tonal music.
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 rigorous sequence on music theory, covering intervals, triads, seventh chords, Roman numeral analysis, and four-part voice leading for 12th-grade students.
A foundational music sequence for Pre-K students exploring pitch discrimination, melodic contour, and the transition from sound to symbolic graphic notation. Through kinesthetic movement, vocal play, and creative drawing, students learn to visualize and perform high and low sounds.
A comprehensive career-focused sequence for graduate-level singers, covering Fach analysis, audition repertoire, professional materials, performance psychology, and a final mock audition. This unit bridges the gap between conservatory training and the professional music industry.
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 graduate-level vocal pedagogy sequence focusing on the intersection of phonetics and expressive musicality across four languages. Students refine their technical diction through IPA analysis and apply these nuances to legato, recitative, and stylistic interpretation.
A graduate-level sequence exploring historical performance practice from the Baroque era to the 21st century, focusing on the tension between musicological evidence and personal artistic expression in vocal performance.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate vocalists focused on performance psychology, physical stage presence, audience engagement, and professional audition protocols. Students transition from managing internal anxiety to mastering the external logistics of the professional music industry.
A comprehensive undergraduate sequence bridging technical vocal proficiency with artistic interpretation through text analysis, phrasing, timbre, and historical context.
A comprehensive vocal performance sequence for undergraduate students focusing on the physiological and stylistic shifts required to excel in Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz, and CCM genres. Students learn to cross-train their voices to achieve authentic stylistic markers while maintaining long-term vocal health.
A comprehensive workshop-style sequence for undergraduate vocalists focusing on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and articulatory phonetics to achieve precision, vowel purity, and stylistic authenticity in singing across English, Italian, German, and French.
A comprehensive sequence for undergraduate vocal students that explores the physiological and acoustic principles of singing. From respiratory function to vocal health, students bridge the gap between science and artistry.
A high-energy, interactive unit focused on mastering rhythm and tempo through digital gameplay and body percussion, designed specifically for paperless classrooms.
A comprehensive unit for middle school band students to master the chromatic scale, focusing on note identification, enharmonics, and instrument-specific fingerings through a 'blueprint' technical aesthetic.
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 5-lesson sequence for 2nd graders exploring how classical composers use musical elements to tell stories and express emotions. Students 'meet' famous composers like Vivaldi and Beethoven, identifying tempo, dynamics, and leitmotifs in iconic works.
A comprehensive introduction to the four families of the orchestra for 2nd graders. Students explore timbre, mechanics, and historical roles of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, culminating in a conductor simulation.
A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd graders exploring the music and instruments of West Africa, Asia, the Andes, and North America, focusing on how geography and culture shape sound.
A comprehensive introduction to the orchestra and the Classical era for 3rd graders, covering instrument families, specific sections, key composers (Mozart and Beethoven), and the art of conducting.
This sequence investigates how the technological explosion of the 20th and 21st centuries, from the electric guitar to AI, redefined music genres and creation. Students analyze production techniques, listen for layers, and explore the concept of technology as a musical instrument.
This project-based sequence takes students on a global tour as ethnomusicologists, examining how geography and culture influence musical instruments and sounds. Students classify instruments using the Hornbostel-Sachs system and explore rhythms and scales from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
This sequence guides 5th-grade students through the evolution of Western Classical music from the Baroque period to the 20th century. Students will explore how societal shifts influenced orchestral size, musical texture, and form through active listening and analytical activities.
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 global musical journey for Kindergarten students to explore traditional folk music, instruments, and rhythms from West Africa, East Asia, the Andes, and North America. Students build cultural awareness and musical skills through hands-on drumming, melodic improvisation, and storytelling songs.
A musical journey for Kindergarteners to discover the four families of the orchestra, explore dynamics, and experience the role of the conductor through active listening and movement.
A graduate-level exploration of how technological advancement (from notation to algorithms) acts as a primary driver of musical aesthetics and evolution. Students analyze the reciprocal relationship between material culture and musical expression using media theory and organology.
A global musical expedition for 2nd graders to discover how geography and culture shape instruments and traditions across four continents. Students explore materials, physics of sound, and the cultural roles of music through inquiry and hands-on activities.
This sequence explores how technology—from the electric guitar to digital software—transformed music from the mid-20th century to today, focusing on genre evolution, song structure, and production.
A 3rd-grade music history and appreciation unit exploring the roots of American folk and blues music, focusing on oral traditions, storytelling, and musical structures like call-and-response and the AAB blues form.
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 Kindergarten music appreciation unit exploring program music. Students learn how composers use tempo, pitch, and timbre to represent animals, characters, and settings, culminating in the creation of their own musical narrative.
This sequence analyzes how technology in the 20th and 21st centuries revolutionized music production and consumption. Students trace the evolution from early Rock 'n' Roll amplification to electronic synthesis and digital sampling, culminating in a creative project where they design music for the future.
This 4th-grade music history sequence explores the evolution of American music from African roots to Jazz. Students investigate how historical context, community struggle, and cultural migration shaped genres like Spirituals, Blues, Ragtime, and Jazz through active listening, writing, and performance.
A comprehensive graduate-level bridge between basic music fundamentals and advanced harmonic theory, focusing on the construction of triads and seventh chords, figured bass realization, and the rigorous principles of SATB voice leading.
A 4th-grade music sequence where students transform from music listeners to composers. Students explore the architecture of major and pentatonic scales, draft melodic shapes, and finally notate their own 4-measure musical motifs.
A music theory unit for 5th graders focused on intervals and triads. Students transition from melodic thinking to harmonic construction through 'blueprint' themed activities, building from simple distance measurement to complex chord progressions.
This sequence guides 5th-grade students through the intricacies of advanced rhythmic notation, moving from sixteenth note subdivisions and dotted rhythms to the complexities of syncopation and compound meter. Through a blend of auditory analysis, physical performance, and formal notation, students develop the skills to decode and compose sophisticated musical patterns.
A 5th-grade music synthesis sequence where students apply knowledge of rhythm, pitch, and harmony to compose and notate original music. Students progress from analyzing melodic contours to creating and harmonizing motives, culminating in a professional-grade composition showcase.
A 4th-grade music appreciation sequence exploring the connection between geography, natural resources, and musical traditions across West Africa, Indonesia, the Andes, and the Caribbean. Students develop rhythmic skills and cultural understanding through active workshops and comparative analysis.
This sequence introduces 4th-grade students to the chronological development of Western Art Music from the Baroque to the Romantic eras, focusing on structural patterns, emotional expression, and instrumentation changes.
A rigorous workshop-based sequence for graduate music students exploring advanced rhythmic perception, meter architecture, asymmetrical rhythms, polyrhythms, and metric modulation. The course emphasizes both the mathematical calculation and the physical internalization of complex temporal structures.
A comprehensive sequence for 4th-grade music students to master reading pitch on the treble clef staff. Students progress from basic staff geography to identifying notes, recognizing intervals, and finally sight-reading simple melodies on instruments.
A comprehensive sequence for 6th-grade students on rhythmic notation, meter, and mathematical subdivision of music. Students progress from basic note values to complex syncopation and original composition.
A project-based sequence where 3rd-grade students learn the fundamentals of standard music notation and composition, culminating in the creation and performance of their own 4-measure melodies. Students progress from learning the 'handwriting' of music to drafting rhythms, adding pitches, and refining their work through peer feedback.
A foundational music unit for 3rd grade students focusing on rhythmic notation, beat vs. rhythm, note durations, and ensemble performance. Students move from kinesthetic feeling to reading and performing complex rhythmic patterns.
A comprehensive unit for 7th-grade music students focusing on advanced rhythmic concepts, including simple and compound meters, syncopation, and dotted rhythms, culminating in a percussion ensemble performance.
