Technical proficiency across string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Develops music notation literacy, rhythmic accuracy, and ensemble performance techniques.
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 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.
An 8-week intensive for band students to level up their music literacy, moving from basic note identification to fluently reading complex scores. Students will master ledger lines, key signatures, navigation markings, and ensemble sight-reading through a "Music Mission Control" theme.
An exploration of music written for and inspired by dance across cultures and eras. From the modern concert band work 'Spirit Dance' to global traditions like Samba and Indigenous Hoop dancing, students analyze the relationship between rhythmic pulse and movement.
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 4th-grade music students through the transition from initial practice to a polished concert performance. Students develop technical habits, practice strategies, critical listening skills, and stage etiquette to understand the discipline and artistry of instrumental performance.
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 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 foundational music sequence for Pre-K students focusing on internalizing the steady beat, understanding tempo, recognizing rests through silence, and distinguishing word rhythms from the beat. through movement and percussion play.
This sequence establishes foundational literacy skills for instrumental music, moving from basic note identification on the staff to complex rhythmic syncopation and original composition. Students learn to decode symbols, apply rhythm math, and develop sight-reading strategies for 6th-grade repertoire.
A foundational sequence for Kindergarten students focusing on steady beat, percussion technique, and ensemble skills using body percussion, rhythm sticks, shakers, and drums. Students progress from physical coordination to reading iconic notation and performing as a synchronized group.
An immersive 8-week introduction to the piano for absolute beginner middle schoolers. Students master keyboard geography, notation, rhythms, and basic performance skills through gamified lessons and hands-on practice.
A comprehensive daily warm-up sequence for middle school woodwind players, focusing on tone production, chromatic dexterity, and mastery of all 12 major keys.
A comprehensive introduction to reading standard musical notation on the guitar, specifically targeting open strings and the first position notes for high school beginners.
A listening-focused lesson where students analyze the musical characteristics of various dance styles without knowing their movement-based origins, building terminology skills before connecting to George Farmer's 'Spirit Dance'.
A comprehensive exploration of John Coltrane's 'My Favorite Things' for IB Music, focusing on modal jazz, structural innovation, and the 'Exploring Music in Context' Area of Inquiry.
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.
Students explore the art of conducting, learning to lead an ensemble through 4/4 and 3/4 time signatures while controlling dynamics and tempo with physical gestures. This lesson emphasizes leadership, non-verbal communication, and collaborative music-making.
An engaging guitar lesson focused on Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son', introducing intermediate rock strumming patterns, chord transitions (G, F, C, D), and visual lyric tracking.
A comprehensive assessment covering foundational piano concepts for beginner students, including posture, notation, rhythms, and basic theory.
A comprehensive make-up assignment for students who missed a performance, requiring a detailed 5-paragraph review of a world-class orchestral concert with research and personal critique.
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.
An interdisciplinary unit exploring the Civil Rights Movement and Vietnam War Protest movements through historical inquiry of music as primary sources, paired with hands-on keyboard and guitar instruction.
A comprehensive workshop on chamber music communication, focusing on non-verbal cues, shared breathing, and collective phrasing to achieve a unified ensemble sound without a conductor.
