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Music Composer Research Project
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Music Composer Research Project

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Finally, here is a fun way for students to learn about composers!!! In this five-part unit, students engage in self-directed research about a composer of their choice to become class experts. They present the information they find in a creative manner and culminate with the creation of a parody of a folk tune based on their composer. This 8 page packet can be printed to hand out to pupils or projected, as you choose. My students loved working on this project and it took my Grade 5 pupils approximately 10 weeks to go from research to performing silly composer songs. Included Activities: Research on composers (using the Internet or other sources) Creative presentation ideas Presenting to the class Composing a Silly Composer Song Performing the Silly Composer Song
Music Notation, Pulse, and Rhythm Unit
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Music Notation, Pulse, and Rhythm Unit

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Here is a 10 page printable student workbook for the young musician. This unit is designed to introduce students to the differences between rhythm and pulse and how to notate rhythms in various time signatures. Background information on each skill is provided along with numerous opportunities for listening, notation, composition, and performance tasks. As the unit progresses, the tasks are increasingly difficult. This unit generally takes between 10 and 14 weeks to complete with students depending on their age, musical ability, and the amount of time allowed for composition and performance tasks. But just think, all your planning is basically done for the next 10 weeks! Take a break and have a cup of tea because you deserve it! **There are 2 versions of this unit. One uses traditional British music vocabulary (i.e. crotchet, quaver, etc.) whereas the other uses quarter note, half note, etc. There is also an answer key included for your convenience.
Music Composer Activities BUNDLE
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Music Composer Activities BUNDLE

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Get all the composer biographies, word searches, and the research project in a single bundle! This economical combination is a great way to supplement your students’ knowledge and understanding about various composers throughout music history.
Music and Art Integration Unit
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Music and Art Integration Unit

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Included in this unit is a printable student booklets for music (15 pages) and art (12 pages). Each features historical information, comprehension questions, rubrics for reference and grading, student reflection pages, and colorful photos. Lesson plans spanning 11 weeks are also included. In both art and music, students are asked to complete three projects; an introductory project, a cross-curricular project, and a skills-based project. Both units could easily be expanded time-wise should students require more time in which to work. The focus in music is the work of Mussorgsky and how his music was influenced by the artwork of Victor Hartmann. After listening to some of Mussorgsky’s works, students will learn to play a melody by Mussorgsky and then work towards composing two pieces of music; one based upon a famous piece of art and one based upon art they create in art. The focus in art is on the Impressionist movement. Students are asked to paint an Impressionist interpretation of one of Hartmann’s pieces of art. They are then asked to create their own piece of Impressionism which will be used at the end of the music unit. Finally, students create an Impressionist artwork based upon a song composed by Mussorgsky. This is a great unit for those teacher interested in developing interdisciplinary practice or cross-curricular links in an integrated arts setting. Theoretically, the art and music units could stand alone with minor adjustments, but I would not recommend it as they have been designed to work in tandem.
Art and Music Unit
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Art and Music Unit

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This is a complete unit that focuses on the links between Art and Music. Students explore the music of Modest Mussorgsky as he was influenced by the artwork of Victor Hartmann in Music and examine Impressionism and the links art has to music in Art. Included in the Music student workbook Brief history and comprehension Listening tasks Performance tasks Composition tasks Reflection exercises Self- and peer-assessments Rubrics Included in the Art student workbook Brief history and comprehension Impressionism based on a given art work Creating a piece of Impressionism Painting to a melody Reflection exercises Self- and peer-assessments Rubrics Included in this pack are student workbooks for art and music, answer keys for both workbooks, lesson plans for 11 classes for both art and music, a suggested unit timeline, and a brief standards document. ** This product is in a compressed (zip) format. Please make sure you can extract the files before purchasing. **
Music Worksheets: Note Names
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Music Worksheets: Note Names

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17 printable worksheets designed to help students strengthen their note naming abilities for both treble and bass clef through a number of fun and varied activities. These worksheets will work best for beginning to intermediate music students.
Musical Instrument Posters
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Musical Instrument Posters

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Beautifully designed and informative ready-to-print instrument posters to make your classroom decorating bright, beautiful, and, best of all, easy for you! This bundle features posters with pictures of a variety of orchestral instruments and informative descriptions for each. Happy decorating! Instruments Included Cornet Trumpet Violin Harp Viola Cello Bass Saxophone Piano Clarinet Oboe Flute Piccolo Triangle Singer There are 15 color PNG images in this file. These files are in a compressed (zip) folder. Please make sure you are able to extract them before purchasing.
Music History Unit: The Periods of Music
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Music History Unit: The Periods of Music

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This 22 page workbook is a complete unit for students to begin working their way through the time periods of music history. There are biographies, listening, composition, and performance activities throughout the workbook along with rubrics for the performance tasks. Included in this file are a workbook with quarter/eighth note language and one with crotchet/quaver language as well as an answer key for your convenience. My Grade 6 pupils really enjoy this unit and find the work both challenging and satisfying.
4 Rhythm Games in 1
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4 Rhythm Games in 1

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This is such a fun and colorful way to review rhythms for younger pupils! I have included 4 different activities, but you could probably expand the usage to more than that! Activity 1: Sight reading This is a powerpoint with 44 different rhythms using quarter notes and rests, eighth notes, and half notes. Each slide has a rhythm that can be displayed and is also played following a four-beat count-in. Activity 2: Writing Rhythms This activity is designed for pupils who are just beginning to write rhythms. Using the same rhythms as above, there is a printable worksheet that encourages developing 4/4 rhythms. As a bonus, students can perform their rhythms at the end! Activity 3: Cut and Mix Using the colorful owl rhythms, students can cut them out and re-arrange them to create a variety of different activities to support rhythm development. My students have used these cards as flashcards, as a starting point for drumming projects, and self-directed sight-reading, just to name a few! Activity 4: Rhythm Bingo There are 10 different bingo cards (and a blank one if you would prefer to have students write their own rhythms) included in this folder. Additionally, there is a powerpoint included that will play the rhythms for you (or a substitute teacher!) if you would prefer to walk around the classroom to support students. Students have a lot of fun playing rhythm bingo and enjoy the multiple ways to play. I hope that you enjoy practicing rhythms!
100+ Music Definition Posters
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100+ Music Definition Posters

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There are 120 music words with definitions on individual colorful posters in this bundle. The information is presented in a clear and attractive manner, complete with definitions and musical symbols. For your convenience, rhythmic terms have been included in both American terms and British terms (i.e. quarter notes and crotchets). It is the perfect pack for word walls or bulletin boards in the music classroom! Happy decorating! These files are in a compressed (zip) folder. Please make sure you are able to extract them before purchasing. If you are a TPT seller you are more than welcome to use this set to create your own resources for commercial use, as long as you provide a link to my store on your credits page. Feel free to look at my terms of use prior to purchase. Time Periods Medieval Renaissance Baroque Classical Romantic Modern Form Bridge Binary Form Ternary Form Rondo Form Theme and Variations Motive Leitmotif Verse Refrain Chorus Twelve-Tone Unison Sonata Form Symphony Variation Theme Canon Round Section Phrase Harmony Accompaniment Rhythm Syncopation Steady Beat Cyclic Rhythm Polyrhythm Ostinato Time Signature Crotchet Crotchet Rest Quaver Quaver Rest Semiquaver Semiquaver Rest Minim Dotted Minim Minim Rest Semibreve Semibreve Rest Quarter Note Quarter Rest Eighth Note Eighth Rest Half Note Dotted Half Note Half Rest Whole Note Whole Rest Sixteenth Note Sixteenth Rest Pitch Chord Triad Arpeggio Measure Bar Bar line Bass Clef Treble Clef Double Bar Line Sharp Flat Natural Key Key Signature Scale Modulation Semitone Whole Tone Half Step Whole Step Sequence Minor Major Notation Note Staff Tempo Presto Allegro Vivace Moderato Andante Adagio Largo Lento Accelerando Rallentando A tempo Orchestra Brass Family Percussion Family String Family Woodwind Family Choir Dynamics Fortissimo Forte Mezzoforte Mezzopiano Piano Pianissimo Crescendo Decrescendo Diminuendo Texture Homophony Antiphony Monophony Polyphony Accompaniment
Music Theory Workbook 2
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Music Theory Workbook 2

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This is a great 14-page workbook for beginning-to-intermediate music students to work through on their own or as a supplement to support your work in class. There are multiple exercises over a variety of music theory topics that are listed for you below. Overall, my students have really appreciated having extra theory practice in a printable packet that they can take home to study. Theory Topics Covered Ledger Lines in Treble and Bass Clef Time Signatures (3/2, 3/8,4/2, 2/2) A, Bb, Eb Major Scales, Key Signatures, Tonic Triads A, E, D Minor Scales, Key Signatures, Tonic Triads Triplets Composing Rhythms Question and Answer Phrases Melodic and Harmonic Intervals
Music Theory Workbook 1
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Music Theory Workbook 1

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This is a great 16 page workbook for beginning music students to work through on their own or as a supplement to support your work in class. There are multiple exercises over a variety of music theory topics that are listed for you below. Overall, my students have really appreciated having extra theory practice in a printable packet that they can take home to study. Theory Topics Covered Time Values (whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth notes) Writing notes on the staff Bar Lines Simple Time Signatures Rests Treble Clef Notes Bass Clef Notes Ties Dotted Rhythms Accidentals Half Steps and Whole Steps Canceling an Accidental C, D, G, F Major Scales, Key Signatures, Tonic Triads Melodic and Harmonic Intervals in C, D, G, and F Major
Music Theory Packet 4
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Music Theory Packet 4

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A sampling of 11 printable worksheets designed to help students strengthen their music theory skills. Included in this packet are the following: 2 note naming worksheets 4 rhythm and scales worksheets 3 composer biographies and word searches 2 fun supplementary worksheets This packet is designed for intermediate music students.
Music Theory Packet 3
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Music Theory Packet 3

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A sampling of 18 printable worksheets designed to help students strengthen their music theory skills. Included in this packet are the following: 6 note naming worksheets 5 rhythm and scales worksheets 3 composer biographies and word searches 2 comprehension worksheets 2 fun supplementary worksheets This packet is designed for beginning music students.
Music Theory Packet 2
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Music Theory Packet 2

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A sampling of 12 printable worksheets designed to help students strengthen their music theory skills. Included in this packet are the following: 3 note naming worksheets 4 rhythm and scales worksheets 3 composer biographies and word searches 2 fun supplementary worksheets This packet is designed for beginning music students.
Music Theory Packet 6
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Music Theory Packet 6

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A sampling of 16 printable worksheets designed to help students strengthen their music theory skills. Included in this packet are the following: 1 comprehension worksheet 3 rhythm worksheets 6 scales, triads, and intervals worksheets 4 composer biographies and word searches 2 fun supplementary worksheets This packet is designed for intermediate music students.
Music Theory Packet 5
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Music Theory Packet 5

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A sampling of 15 printable worksheets designed to help students strengthen their music theory skills. Included in this packet are the following: 3 rhythm worksheets 5 scales, triads and intervals worksheets 2 comprehension worksheets 3 composer biographies and word searches 2 fun supplementary worksheets This packet is designed for intermediate music students.
Music Theory Packet 1
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Music Theory Packet 1

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A sampling of 11 worksheets designed to help students strengthen their music theory skills. Included in this packet are the following: 3 note naming worksheets 2 rhythm and scales worksheets 3 composer biographies and word searches 3 fun supplementary worksheets This packet is designed for beginning music students.