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Alfred Music Publishing

These authentic folk songs from around the globe are especially arranged for 2-part voices, creating an amazing international field trip through nine countries on four continents. Information included on the Fun Fact pages provides a fascinating look at world cultures, and doubles as flexible narration for a 30-minute multicultural music program. This reproducible collection can also be used as a songook. The performance/accompaniment CD also includes reproducible .pdf files of student song sheets, fun facts, and cover art. 30 minutes.

Children of the World

Unison/Two-Part Reproducible Book

Editors Choice Year

Reproducible

Expand the scope of your music history studies! Edited for cultural sensitivity by professional equity consultants, this collection of lessons celebrates the often-overlooked stories of composers and musicians from underrepresented communities. A culmination of the Nine Noteworthy series, this book includes all lessons from each of the Nine Noteworthy books on Black composers, female composers, Latin American musicians, and Asian American/Pacific Islander musicians. Each musician is introduced with a quick-read Bio, brief Connections facts, and a Listening Lab identifying important works and key elements to discover in each musical selection. Students may check what they learned on the Review page, and then connect with the musician's life and times through Reflection Questions, and a culminating Writing Prompt. Includes access to a digital version, PDF worksheets for each musician of study, and answer keys. PDFs may be printed, duplicated, and projected, limited to one school or organization.

36 Noteworthy Musicians

Book & Online PDF

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New England Dancing Masters

This versatile collection is a wonderful compilation of traditional and Anglo/American dances. The dances can be done by all ages and are intended to help build respect and confidence through longways, circle, square, Sicilian circle, and contra formations.

Sashay the Donut

Book Third Edition

Heritage Music Press

Explore the captivating music of Ireland with these engaging arrangements. Suitable for standard classroom barred percussion and adaptable enough to fit your ensemble's needs, this collection of ten lively Irish tunes is sure to inspire exciting lessons and performances that your students and audiences will love.

Jig!

Book & CD-ROM

Hal Leonard Corporation

Since 1996, World Music Drumming has transformed lives and built community through ensemble drumming, singing, moving, and playing xylophones and recorders. The all-in-one format of this 20th Anniversary Teacher Edition adds: an enhanced curriculum sequence including 20 years of best practices; creative ideas and teaching strategies from WMD faculty and participants; 16 new audio recordings of each ensemble and song, including new arrangements that include piano/vocal, guitar/bass and xylophone/recorder parts; 47 new how-to videos by Will Schmid including special segments filmed in Ghana; 28 projectable, printable PDFs for cultural enrichment, assessment and ensemble parts; and an e-book with interactive audio, video, and PDF icons plus an attached DVD-ROM. Even if you already own the materials from the first edition, you will want this enhanced version with its new features and interactive layout.

World Music Drumming

Book & DVD-ROM with Online Access

Organized Chaos

These resources introduce students to musical instruments from six different countries and make great tie-ins to other world music studies, instruments of the orchestra, and the science of sound. Given pictures of instruments from a particular country, students use their knowledge of instruments to describe the instrument and predict what it will sound like. After listening to the instrument, they describe the actual sound and compare it to other instruments, seeing if their predictions were accurate. This same unit can also be used to supplement a deeper study of a particular country or region, or as an introduction to world music in general. Teaching suggestions are included for using the resources in several different ways. This unit includes resources to study instruments from Iran, Australia, Mexico, Sweden, Jamaica, and Indonesia.
 
This download includes:
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<li>PowerPoint slides with visuals of the country's flag, map, basic country information, and several musical instruments, with embedded links to videos of authentic performances of each instrument</li>
<li>Printable worksheets for students to write their observations of each instrument</li>
<li>More general information about each country and its music</li>
<li>Teaching notes with additional video links and background information on each instrument</li>
<li>Suggestions for using the materials in several different ways</li>
</ul>

World Instruments Listening Unit 2

This collection follows Chimes of Dunkirk, and the music is interchangeable. Features include a chapter on composing dances, and a brief introduction on calling dances. A glossary, tune transcriptions, and combined index for Chimes and Mockingbird are also included. The 24 dances can be done by all ages and are intended for use in building respect and confidence. The recording, which features full length reels, jigs, polkas, and waltzes performed by fine New England musicians, provides an opportunity for the teacher to dance along with the students.

Listen to the Mockingbird

Book

Learn basic drumming technique with this tasty and creative introduction to the popular World Music Drumming curriculum. Students will experience calypso, rock, swing, Middle Eastern patterns and much more! Eight multicultural songs and ensembles reinforce the drumming patterns in a sequential, easy-to-teach approach. The Teacher Edition incudes the score, reproducible student parts and lesson plans with objectives, teaching process and supplementary strategies. For added fun, a performance/accompaniment CD is available separately.

Peanut Butter Jam

Reproducible Book

Music is an inviting gateway to discovering and celebrating diverse cultures. These ten authentic folk songs from around the globe are arranged for both two-part treble singers and unison voices (downloadable song sheets for both are included). Lightly orchestrated accompaniment tracks capture the unique rhythm, tone, and timbre of the West Indies, Japan, South Africa, Greece, Spain, China, Ukraine, Scotland, Ghana, and Haiti. This informed resource includes the background, pronunciation, and translation for every song, designed to launch your exploration of world music. Songs include Siyahamba; Gerakina; Tue, Tue; Oy Khodyt Son and more!

Folk Songs Around the World

Unison/Two-Part Book & Online Audio Access

Whether on stage or in the classroom, share your adventures and universal lessons with musical styles from around the world set to original songs. Program one or more of the six songs with short narration. Expand multicultural learning with standards-based lesson plans, recorded and printed student articles, and world online video lessons by John Jacobson. Learn about geography, music and cultures that may be unfamiliar, yet exciting. Discover how you can make a difference. The teacher book and enhanced CD includes PDFs of articles and songsheets for classroom projection.

A New World

Book & Enhanced CD-ROM

F-flat Books

Available as a paperback book, digital download, or as an interactive online Flipbook, this collection of Vietnamese children's songs and accompanying activities is ideal for children ages 3–10. The illustrated songbook is divided into two parts – the nine songs, plus content about the mid-autumn harvest moon festival – and includes background cultural information and supplemental Vietnamese language guidance. Each song includes musical notation, Vietnamese lyrics, and an English translation, and each is set within a colorful illustration that evokes the playfulness of childhood. The digital download and online versions also include recordings of each song along with recorded pronunciation help. The available teaching guide includes cultural context for each song as well as musical content to focus on while teaching. Don't miss out on this resource rich in content and fun for your students!

The Vietnamese Children's Songbook

Like the patches of a family quilt, the folk songs of the world's children tell their stories. The twelve "patches" in this collection seek to promote sharing of global traditions in a "quilt of humanity." Cheryl Lavender's standards-based arrangements are adaptable for classroom or concert and include piano/vocal arrangements, teaching tips and reproducible songsheets with phonetic pronunciations. Many songs feature Orff and percussion parts, as well as easy-to-learn folk dances. Students will enjoy these folk songs intertwined with catchy, original partner songs and canons. Songs include: A la nanita nana, Arirang, Hava Nagila, Sarasponda, Tina Singu, and seven more.

World Partners

Wildflower Audio

This bundle combines three fantastic Jeopardy games designed for PowerPoint! Cute and funny monsters represent each team, and scores update automatically when you click the monsters' scoreboard. Orchestra Jeopardy asks students to identify orchestral instruments after hearing embedded audio clips. Multicultural Music Jeopardy asks students to identify world instruments after watching embedded videos of authentic performances. Instruments are from India, China, Spain, Africa, and Japan. Famous Composers Jeopardy tests your knowledge of interesting facts about famous composers throughout music history – Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and Tchaikovsky. Fitting for students in grades K–5, these PowerPoint games are compatible with Mac and Windows. They're a great value – and a fun and educational addition to your general music curriculum! Each game may also be purchased separately.

Music Jeopardy: Orchestra Instruments, World Instruments, Composers!

PPT with Embedded Audio Bundle Bundle

Experience authentic mariachi styles and rhythms in your general music class! Eight traditional Mexican songs transport you and your students to a place rich with harmony and ensemble camaraderie. These arrangements by world-renowned mariachi composer and performer Jose Hernandez work well with piano or guitar accompaniment. Add pitched Orff instruments for even more fun. The teacher edition contains vocal parts with Spanish lyrics and pronunciation guides, piano and guitar accompaniment, Orff parts, and brief song translations and history. This all-in-one collection also includes digital access to authentic recordings performed on traditional mariachi instruments. Students can model the singing and then perform with the full-sounding accompaniment recordings. You will also receive digital access to PDFs of singer and instrument parts when you purchase the teacher edition. Songs include: Cielito Lindo; El Venadito; La Golondrina; La Llorona; La Sandunga; Las Mañanitas; Los Barandales del Puente and a beautiful arrangement of Noche de Paz (Silent Night) for the holidays, with both English and Spanish lyrics.

Canta, Mariachi, Canta!

Book, Online Audio & PDF

Introduce young singers to beginning part singing and experience a variety of world cultures with these flexible folk songs! The reproducible singer songsheets feature each folk song and its partner on separate pages for a variety of teaching options. A helpful teaching sequence and extension activities are also included. Accompany your singers live with simple piano parts included in the collection, or use quality performance/accompaniment MP3 recordings available in the performance kit.

Folksong Partners Around the World

Teacher's Edition with Reproducible Singer Parts

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GIA Publications

Step into a vibrant musical world shaped by centuries of cultural exchange along ancient caravan routes in this collection of 43 traditional songs that capture the beauty and diversity of Middle Eastern music. Organized by language – Arabic, Persian (Farsi), Turkish, Kurdish, and Hebrew – each section begins with a brief introduction to the region and culture, followed by a collection of songs that reflect the traditions of the community. As with other books in the World Music Initiative series, the authors provide music notation, English translations, and phonetic pronunciations for each song along with online audio and video recordings that bring these melodies to life for Western audiences. Contextual information, teaching considerations, and additional recommendations for picture books and films to deepen cultural understanding are also included. Rooted in the belief that music can build bridges of peace and empathy, this book explores the heart and humanity of Middle Eastern cultures through song, offering students and educators an authentic, accessible resource that celebrates connection through sound.

Shadows in the Moonlight

Book & Online Audio Access

Themes & Variations

Celebrating our shared humanity through songs, activities, and dances from all over the globe, this resource helps students discover and appreciate different cultures, connect with others, and deepen their appreciation for the universal language of music. Includes digital access to travelogue videos; choreography, notation, and lyric videos; vocal and accompaniment tracks; a passport mini-book; student worksheets; projectable resources; and an optional script to tie the songs together as one big musical program! Click "Includes" below for a list of songs and their countries of origin.

Our Musical World, Book 1

Book, Online Audio & Video

Unveil the beauty of Korean music with this authentic collection of 17 folk songs, rhythms, and dances! Appropriate for students of all ages, this resource brings the sounds of South Korea to your classroom in a vibrant and culturally connected way. Each of the book's three parts explore a unique musical tradition: Arirang – Korea's most well-known folk song; Ganggangsullae – short, playful dances accompanied by singing; and Samulnori – percussion music played on drums and gongs. Like the other books in the World Music Initiative series, this collection presents important historical and cultural contexts and culturally sensitive strategies for using Korean music in a Western classroom. Throughout, the authors provide music notation, English translations, phonetic pronunciations, and instructional artwork. The book also comes with dozens of customizable PowerPoints that provide additional listening examples, video demonstrations, and discussion questions. Designed for students of any grade or ability, this is the perfect resource for your students to discover invigorating music and grow culturally!

The Heart Rhythms, Songs, and Dances of Korea

Book with Downloadable Resources

Kimbo Educational

Bean bag activities are more colorful and lively when blended with world traditions and rich musical rhythms reflecting other lands. Children will learn about diverse customs and cultures through circle and partner activities, traditional dances, games, and fiestas. These movement programs teach important early concepts and motor skills. The activities are designed to include group, partner and individual participation while promoting social skills of listening, sharing, respect and tolerance.

Multicultural Bean Bag Fun

CD with Guide

Songs, dances, rhythms and games from other lands come to life as children learn about different cultures. Mexico, Russia, Africa, Japan, Puerto Rico, China and more. Guide with lyrics and activities.

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