đ Music Teacher Grades 7 - 12 đ Welcome! Iâm Kim Maloney, creator of MusicTeacherResources. My objective is to provide you with a range of quality, classroom-ready resources. Resources for busy teachers who want the best for their students, and to spend more quality time with the people they love the most!
đ Music Teacher Grades 7 - 12 đ Welcome! Iâm Kim Maloney, creator of MusicTeacherResources. My objective is to provide you with a range of quality, classroom-ready resources. Resources for busy teachers who want the best for their students, and to spend more quality time with the people they love the most!
Are you teaching a recorder unit? Decorate your music classroom and help support student learning with this clear, colourful set of recorder-fingering posters.
The posters/charts will help reinforce correct fingering and treble pitch note recognition.
There are 41 PRINTABLE pages to print, laminate and display.
Perfect to use as music classroom decor for your music classrooms!
WHATâS INCLUDED:
There is a chart/poster for every pitch from middle C to A above the staff â including #'s and bâs, for the Baroque Soprano Recorder.
Each poster includes the letter name, a visual of the fingering, and the note position on the staff.
The poster size is 8.5"x 11" in portrait orientation in PDF format.
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Musical Instruments - 47 beautifully presented posters of musical instruments from around the world.
World Instruments Word Wall Cards
This is a PDF file of 48 World Instruments Word Wall Cards
These bright and colorful Music Posters would be an excellent resource for your listening lessons and World Music unit.
PRINTABLE FORMAT
Enlarge and laminate to place in a your music room OR copy and distribute as an information handout to your students.
WHATâS INCLUDED:
One TITLE Card: Instruments of the World
Four (4) CATEGORY cards each in a different color:
* Aerophone (11 instrument cards)
* Chordophone (10 instrument cards)
* Idiophone (10 instrument cards)
* Membranophone (11 instrument cards)
Print off, laminate, and create a World Music Wall for your classroom!
Included on each card is the name of the instrument in bold, clear colorful letters, a picture of the instrument, the country the instrument is from and a colored border matching that of the category it belongs to i.e. all aerophones have a blue border.
A content packed, valuable resource that is complete and ready to go!
Suitable for: Years 3-6
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32 beautifully bright and colorful Instruments of the Orchestra cards that will make a stunning and educational addition to your music classroom.
PRINTABLE FORMAT. Print, laminate and display on your classroom bulletin board.
WHATâS INCLUDED:
One TITLE Card: Instruments of the Orchestra
Four CATEGORY cards, each in a different color:
The Percussion Family
The Woodwind Family
The String Family
The Brass Family
One card for each family showing all the instruments together.
Included on each card are:
The name of the instrument in bold, colorful letters
A picture of the instrument
The range of the instrument and
A colored border matching that of the category it belongs to, i.e. all string family instruments have a green border.
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Students work on research, technology, reading, comprehension and writing skills as they research the life and music of composer Antonio Vivaldi.
There are TWO different activity sheets and TWO versions of each. These are designed to suit different ages/abilities.
1.
There are TWO versions of the first activity sheet. They are THE SAME except for the way the students access the internet to obtain the answers. One uses clickable links to the sites containing the answers, and the other, QR codes.
This activity sheet contains SIX questions about the life and music of the composer.
An ANSWER sheet is also included!
Depending on the technology available to you in your classroom, the student(s) will click on the links provided OR use a QR reader app to scan the QR code. (The QR reader app I use is I-nigma. It is a FREE download in iTunes, and I have never had any problems with it.
Students are to read the information on the website/s to find the answer the questions.
2.
There are also TWO versions included for the second activity sheet. It has been designed as an independent mini biography research project.
Students will research FIVE-SIX facts about the composer and record them in the graphic organizer. They will then write an informative paragraph about the life and music of the composer.
Ideal for differentiation in your classroom!
TREBLE LINES and SPACES MUSIC MAZES
âą This file contains 12 music mazes based on the pitch of the treble lines & spaces from middle C to A above the staff.
âą For each question box in the maze there are two answer boxes. If the correct answer is selected, the maze leads to the next question box, but if the incorrect answer is chosen, the maze leads to a dead end.
ANSWER sheets are included, making the mazes excellent for self-correcting worksheets/centers/homework etc.
This is an in-depth research and oral presentation task that would suit students in grades 5-8.
It requires students to choose a country and research the instruments and music of that country.
Included are:
⊠A list of TIPS and IDEAS for the teacher.
⊠THREE task pages with six criteria areas for students to address.
⊠A marking sheet for assessment purposes.
⊠A table of suggested countries for research and a column to enter student names so you can keep track of the country each student is researching.
⊠A three page list of internet sites where students might find information.
My grade 7 and 8 students really enjoy this task and they learn a great deal about the music of many different countries!
FORM in MUSIC: THEME and VARIATIONS
â« An excellent teaching resource explaining the form THEME and VARIATIONS
â« This is a 20 page PDF file that explains Theme and Variations form and outlines ways in which a theme may be varied.
â« Mozart's "Twelve Variations on Vous diraije, Maman is used as the example of Theme and Variations form.
â« Each variation is briefly discussed and there is a student worksheet for students to respond as they listen to the Variations
-â« A LISTENING GUIDE is also included for the Mozart Twelve Variations
â« Suitable for Grades 6 - 9
â« A very valuable addition to your teaching resources!
ELTON JOHN biography research worksheets and music listening lesson activities & PRINT and DIGITAL pages provided
Suitable for sub-lessons. Bulletin board pages are also included to create a Musician of the Month display for your Middle and Junior High School Music Students.
-This resource contains:
FOUR different biography research activities. Two online links are included with each activity to help students with their research.
ONE Timeline Research Activity. It contains two online links to help students with their research.
ONE Comparative Listening Activity. Students are provided with links to 4-5 ELTON JOHN songs and a table to complete with descriptions of the elements of music.
TWO Listening Response Activities. Links to the songs are provided.
MUSICIAN of the Month Bulletin Board Pages: ONE portrait image of Elton John and ONE page for each letter of his name.
TEN Easel digital pages with CLICKABLE LINKS.
RESEARCH and LISTENING LINKS are included, making this resource suitable for classroom and distance learning.
Ideal for differentiation in your classroom!
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Students work on research, technology, reading, comprehension and writing skills as they research the life and music of composer Sergei Prokofiev.
There are TWO different activity sheets and TWO versions of each. These are designed to suit different ages/abilities.
There are TWO versions of the first activity sheet. They are THE SAME except for the way the students access the internet to obtain the answers. One uses clickable links to the sites containing the answers, and the other, QR codes.
WHATâS INCLUDED:
This activity sheet contains SIX questions about the life and music of the composer.
*An ANSWER sheet is also included!
Depending on the technology available to you in your classroom, the student(s) will click on the links provided OR use a QR reader app to scan the QR code.
Students are to read the information on the website/s to find the answer to the questions.
There are also TWO versions included for the second activity sheet. It has been designed as an independent mini-biography research project.
Students will research FIVE-SIX facts about the composer and record them in the graphic organizer. They will then write an informative paragraph about the life and music of the composer.
Ideal for differentiation in your classroom! Double click on the images above for a closer look of whatâs included in the resource!
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Make teaching music symbols fun with these engaging CHRISTMAS COLOR BY MUSIC ACTIVITIES.
This set makes it easy for you to plan meaningful academic Christmas music lessons to teach and review MUSIC SYMBOLS.
Colour by Music sheets is a fun way to practice and review music concepts, enabling students to memorize and recall quickly and easily.
There are ELEVEN different images used in the 24 pages:
PRINTABLE FORMAT:
Print and handout to your music students.
WHATâS INCLUDED:
This set contains 24 Christmas Music Coloring Activities consisting of:
12 set glyphs and
12 templates for the students (or you the teacher) to create their own Music Symbol Glyph.
CONCEPTS COVERED INCLUDE:
Note and rest names
Dynamics
Treble staff pitch names
Bass staff pitch names
Alto staff pitch names
PERFECT TO USE FOR:
music centers
music sub-tubs lessons
are a NO PREP option for teachers and
make great homework sheets
A content packed, valuable resource that is complete and ready to go!
Suitable for: Years 7-11
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With these Christmas Music Task Cards, your students will get plenty of rhythm reading practice during your Christmas music lessons.
Plan your music lessons and sub-lessons quickly and easily!
The following versions are provided, giving you the ultimate flexibility:
Landscape, portrait, color, black and white!
PRINTABLE FORMAT: Just print and laminate them for individual, small-group, or whole-class activities. Single pages and TASK CARDS included.
DIGITAL FORMAT: Google slides, color and black and white task cards!
WHATâS INCLUDED:
24 Task Cards - printable in color and b/w, Easel digital and Google slides
Student Record Sheet
With Answer Keys!
16th notes are included in the rhythms
These task cards will challenge students on their recognition and knowledge of rhythms and their ability to match a rhythm to a given phrase
Task cards are so versatile and can be used for individual, small groups, or whole class activities.
Each card is numbered so students can track which cards they have completed.
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To assemble:
â« Print and cut along the guidelines
â« Laminate and use them again and again
â« Cards may also be printed on card stock
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Music Styles Word Search
The word search contains the different music styles throughout time! An answer sheet is included.
PRINTABLE FORMAT. Print and hand it out.
Whatâs included in this resource:
The word search contains the names of 30 different styles/genres of music.
ALSO INCLUDED: An answer key is included in the download!
The puzzle can be used as part of a sub lesson or as a springboard activity into a unit on the Music genres.
A content packed, valuable resource that is complete and ready to go!
Suitable for: Years 7-11
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Review music theory during Halloween season music lessons with this set of no-prep fun and educational worksheets!
This PDF file contains 27 worksheets to print and hand out. covering the following music concepts:
Names of Notes and Rests (4 worksheets but TWO versions. One set using North American terminology and the other using British Terminology)
Treble Pitch
Bass Pitch
Alto Pitch
Music Signs and Symbols
Key Signatures
Also suitable for sub lessons.
Suitable for: Years 5-7
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MUSIC ACTIVITIES: COLOUR by MUSIC NOTES and RESTS. Excellent for your Music Lessons!
Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month and reinforce music theory note names with these fun educational music worksheets.
Excellent for your music lessons and when completed they make a wonderful display in your music room. Colouring sheets are such a favorite with young musicians and perfect to leave for a non-music cover lessons!
Suitable for grade levels 3-7
** WHATâS INCLUDED:**
The 26 colouring pages consist of:
24 colouring pages and
2 templates for the students (or you the teacher) to create their own Music Symbol page.
An excellent addition to your music sub tub
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Guitar Trio for your Christmas Student Concert!
Carol of the Bells - the beautiful Ukrainian Christmas Carol arranged for a guitar trio.
This is an easy arrangement of the popular Christmas tune, this resource is arranged for a beginner - intermediate guitar trio.
This arrangement will help to build listening skills, rhythmic accuracy and general confidence in ensemble playing, which are essential to all musicians
WHATâS INCLUDED:
Arrangement with standard notation and TAB
Arrangement with standard notation only
Part 1 only
Part 2 only
Part 3 only
It will be a wonderful addition to your teaching and concert repertoire.
A content packed, valuable resource that is complete and ready to go!
This resource is suitable for all year levels and not grade-specific!
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Easy Guitar Trio
This is an easy arrangement of the popular Christmas tune, Away in a Manger is arranged for a beginner - intermediate guitar trio.
This arrangement will help to build listening skills, rhythmic accuracy and general confidence in ensemble playing, which are essential to all musicians
WHATâS INCLUDED:
Arrangement with standard notation and TAB
Arrangement with standard notation only
Part 1 only
Part 2 only
Part 3 only
THE SCORE:
Part 1 has the melody
Part 2 is a harmony part with the same rhythm as the melody.
Part 3 is very simple - consisting of one note per bar except - towards the end where there is a bar containing three quarter notes.
*It will be a wonderful addition to your teaching repertoire. *
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Music Word Search of World Instruments- Strings
FANTASTIC for word search puzzles!
WHAT INCLUDES IN THIS RESEARCH:
This Word Search Puzzle contains 30 string instruments of the world.
An ANSWER key is provided
The puzzle can be used as part of a sub lesson or as an additional resource for your World Instruments unit.
PLEASE NOTE: This puzzle is also available in the âTEN Instrument Word Search Puzzlesâ resource If you are interested in previewing the TEN Instrument Word Search Puzzles.
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This Music Word Search of Chinese Instruments is FANTASTIC for word search puzzles!
â« This Word Search Puzzle contains 30 traditional Chinese instruments.
â« An ANSWER key is provided
â« The puzzle can be used as part of a sub lesson or as an additional resource for your World Instruments unit.
The puzzle can be used as part of:
a sub lesson or;
as an additional resource for your World Instruments unit!
A content packed, valuable resource that is complete and ready to go!
Suitable for: Years 7-11
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Music Game: World Music: Drums of the World Word Search Puzzle
FANTASTIC for word search puzzles in your music classes!
This Word Search Puzzle contains 30 different drums from around the world.
An ANSWER key is provided
The puzzle can be used as part of:
a sub lesson or;
as an additional resource for your World Instruments unit!
PLEASE NOTE: This puzzle is also available in the âTEN Instrument Word Search Puzzlesâ resource.
If you are interested in previewing the TEN Instrument Word Search Puzzles, click here!
A content packed, valuable resource that is complete and ready to go!
Suitable for: Years 5-9
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A useful handout for your students to use as a reference for their rhythm work!
Rhythm Charts: Notes and Rests in Simple Time
A useful handout for your students to use as a reference for their rhythm work.
It is particularly good to use in conjunction with your aural work i.e. rhythm dictations.
You could also print out on A3, laminate and post on your music room wall as a visual reminder
This is the one resource that I am STILL using with all of my music classes after 25 plus years of teaching.
Suitable for: Years 7-11
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