This resource is all about improvisation! All the songs provide improvisation opportunities for elementary schoolchildren. The medium is elemental jazz; the jazz stylings are designed to show how even your

When Frankie's grandmother invites him to a blues concert, he's hesitant at first - he loves hip hop! But he can't resist his beloved grandmother's invitation. Little does he know, that night ignites his

Experience jazz in the music classroom with this swingin’ collection designed for kids! Each song is written and arranged in a distinctive jazz style, or groove, along with ideas and suggestions to

This book continues the groundbreaking work in combining jazz education with the dynamic pedagogy of Orff-Schulwerk with 35 new roots and jazz blues pieces, tried and tested by children and adults. This

Introduce your students to jazz through great literature combined with learning by doing. This second volume includes step-by-step lessons, created by Sharon Burch, that combine projectable content and

Styles that groove like dixie, swing, bebop and hard bop are introduced in a sequence that reflects the overall history of jazz as well as levels of difficulty.  Scat singing is optional, but can add a

Introduce students to jazz through great literature combined with learn by doing. Step-by-step projectable lessons combine content and audio/video recordings of Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center

Freddie the Frog and Eli the Elephant are led by an unseen guide to the secret world of the invisible coquis. The coquis speak Spanish and love to play salsa music and dance through the night. Help Freddie

This delightful set of resources is designed to bring jazz music into the elementary general music classroom. The book/CD kits may be used to supplement an existing program or to provide a ready-made,

Includes: Freddie the Frog and the Flying Jazz Kitten Book/CD pack (10279191); Scat Words Flashcards (10299075); and Freddie the Frog Scat Singing for Kids Teachers Guide (10318886).

Scat singing is the easiest way for kids to get started developing their jazz chops. The Freddie the Frog and the Flying Jazz Kitten storybook introduces kids to scat singing. This teacher's guide

Freddie the Frog finds adventure again when some cool jazz cats fly their plane to Treble Clef Island to pick up a new horn. With the help of the Flying Jazz Kitten and a swingin' beat, Freddie becomes a

Introduce a new generation of music enthusiasts to 17 legendary jazz artists who have enriched the world with their incredible talents. Dr. McCurdy's illuminating stories about the lives, times, and music

This game and activity pack will provide the necessary materials to teach your students about jazz in an enjoyable and effective manner. Introduce jazz terms with both flashcards and the game of Jazz

This resource is designed for jazz enthusiasts and musicians who want to have a better understanding of the language of jazz. To successfully navigate this all-in-one jazz theory course, you should be

George Gershwin was the epitome of the American success story. The son of immigrants, this self-taught icon of music was raised on the streets of New York. He grew up to write music that captured the

In 1974, audiences for the film "The Sting" left theaters humming the effervescent music of Scott Joplin. Discover what life was like for this African-American musician at the turn of the twentieth century.