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These arrangements for Grade 4 are useful tools for performances and for classroom use. This companion to the Musicplay K-6 curriculum includes arrangements of almost every Grade 4 song. Chord charts are included for every song, making it easy for a beginning ukulele or guitar player to accompany their students or for their students to play themselves. Many of the arrangements have alternate keys to make it even easier to play or sing along in the most appropriate keys for children's voices.

Musicplay: Guitar and Ukulele Arrangements Grade 4

Book

Use Classroom Instrument Bingo to help your students identify many of the classroom instruments by sight and sound, while reinforcing the musical concepts and lessons you are using in class. The game pak includes 30 games cards, teacher instructions, extra game ideas and a CD which features actual live recordings of many classroom instruments. There are four different sound sequences on the CD which gives you the opportunity to play four or more different rounds of bingo. Three of the sequences feature all instruments on one track, and in the final sequence, each instrument can be found on its own individual track. Grades K-4.

Classroom Instrument Bingo

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Reproducible

This is a unique, hands-on and engaging approach to teaching music theory. Each kit includes a complete class set of colorful, eye-catching and exciting gameboards developed to teach dynamics, tempo, note names, and symbols. The reproducible worksheets, assessments, and activities are an added bonus and are designed for six or more centers. There are four different games in each kit, and the combination bundle includes both Music Centers kits at a budget-friendly price! Each version includes online resources using a code inside the book that allows for projection and additional extended activities.

Music Centers

Reproducible Kit : Kit #1

This sequential curriculum consists of 175 traditional and original songs and activities to reinforce skills, concepts, and themes that are taught in kindergarten. Includes online audio access and a comprehensive teacher's guide. The action songs, singing games, chants, and singalong songs are designed with a cross-curricular emphasis. The Big Music Book illustrates musical concepts and charts songs for reading and note reading. Digital resources and piano, guitar, and ukulele accompaniment books are also available.

Musicplay for Kindergarten

Book & Online Audio - Teacher's Guide

These arrangements for guitar and ukulele include almost every song in Musicplay Grade 1. Chord charts are included for every song, making it easy for a beginning ukulele or guitar player to accompany their students or for their students to play themselves. Many of the arrangements have alternate keys to make it even easier to play or sing along in the most appropriate keys for children’s voices.

Musicplay: Guitar and Ukulele Arrangements, Grade 1

The purpose of this collection is to provide the classroom music teacher with a collection of I, I-V, and I-IV-V Orff arrangements of familiar folksongs and singing games as well as some original game songs. These arrangements are of songs used in Grades 5-6 of the "Musicplay" music program.

The Orff Source

Book 3

Musicplay is a sequential curriculum with lessons that follow the calendar year. The weekly lessons outline the new concepts that will be taught, those that will be reviewed, and include seasonal and holiday repertoire. The planning is done for the teacher with the monthly Lesson Outlines showing the month at a glance. Forty detailed weekly lessons offer a menu of musical activities. There is more than enough material in each lesson plan for two 30-minute music classes.
 Each lesson plans is like a menu. There are many song choices, and for each song there are activities to choose from along with reproducible items for students to use. You can choose the songs and the activities that teach the curriculum concepts required by your state as well as the songs and activities that hold the most appeal for you and your students.
 Four performance/accompaniment CDs (or downloads) with more than 100 musical selections are included with the teacher's edition! Child and adult voices are used, and there are many recordings licensed from popular children’s entertainers. Accompaniments include Orff arrangements, piano accompaniments, and orchestrated accompaniments. Performance songs on the CDs have both performance tracks and accompaniment tracks - you can use the accompaniment-only tracks for your performances. Multicultural songs feature authentic performances - the songs are in original languages and are sung by native singers. Many of the multicultural songs are game songs that appeal to children even though the language and sound may be unfamiliar. Rounds, choral selections, and folk song arrangements are included to help your students begin singing in parts. Piano, guitar, and ukulele accompaniment books are available.
 Assessment suggestions are given throughout the teacher's guides along with checklists of important skills.
 
Musicplay supports and enhances science, social studies, and language arts curricula and includes poetry and many songs that teach about the environment. In fourth grade, songs to teach vowels and consonants are included. The student books and digital resources are wonderful literacy tools providing many opportunities for shared reading. Students will develop reading skills while they learn music.

Musicplay Grade 4

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This is a collection of 89 Orff arrangements of traditional folk songs and singing games, sequenced according to tone set.

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In this flexible and fun feline musical, one particular kitten by the name of Mewliet (as in Juliet) comes to the group with a problem: her friend, who has a huge admiration for cats, would like Mewliet to teach them how to climb a tree like a cat. The other cats are eager to help until they find out that the friend’s name is Rover and is, in fact, a dog! In the course of the musical, the cats, Rover, and his canine pals, come to realize that maybe if they got a different perspective, they all might get along. Perfect for grades 2–6, this 25-minute musical includes a comprehensive guide with a script, piano scores, and reproducible vocal and lyric sheets. You'll also receive a digital download packed with projectable lyric and notation sheets; videos of lyrics, notation, and choreography; vocal and accompaniment tracks; and the teacher guide in digital format.

Meow! The Musical

Unison/Two-Part Book

This musical revue is a celebration of the American spirit. It includes cherished patriotic melodies and captivating original compositions. The director's kit includes a comprehensive guide with script, piano scores, and reproducible vocal and lyric sheets. The online digital content is packed with projectables (lyrics and notation), videos (lyrics, notation, and choreography), vocal and accompaniment tracks, and the teacher's guide in digital format. Songs: The Star-Spangled Banner; We the People; Big Dreams; Give My Regards to Cohan; I Shall Not Be Moved; Soldier, This Song I Sing for You; Hold On to Your Dream and American Song. 40 minutes.

American Song: A Patriotic Celebration

Unison/Two-Part Book, Online Audio & Video

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Come join the hopping Bunnies in this fun, furry program for K-3 singers. Featuring a heartwarming story of sharing and of course plenty of furry friends, this musical is sure to delight audiences. With speaking lines, solos, unison parts, a healthy message, and cute costumes, your students will have a hippity-hoppity good time. Includes a script, piano scores, and reproducible vocal and lyric sheets.  The online digital content is packed with projectables (lyrics and notation), videos (lyrics, notation, and choreography), vocal and accompaniment tracks, and the teacher's guide in digital format. 25 minutes.

Bunnies! A Hopping New Musical

Unison Book, Online Audio & Video

Celebrate friendship, togetherness, and learning to accept everyone for their differences with this enchanting musical. Watch as these delightful cookie characters come to life for your audience and take part in a scrumptious bake sale. The director's kit includes a comprehensive guide with script, piano scores, and reproducible vocal and lyric sheets.The online digital content is packed with projectables (lyrics and notation), videos (lyrics, notation, and choreography), vocal and accompaniment tracks, and the teacher's guide in digital format. 25 minutes.

Cookies! The Musical

Featuring a playful retelling of the age-old story of Pandora's Box, this musical for young voices will take your audience on an exciting journey from chaos to hope – it's perfect for Christmas or any special occasion! With seven unison songs, flexible casting, and minimal props, this musical is simple to produce but strong in its message. A great value, it includes a comprehensive teacher guide with a script, piano scores, and reproducible vocal and lyric sheets. You'll also receive a digital download packed with projectables (lyrics and notation), videos (lyrics, notation, and choreography), vocal and accompaniment tracks, and the teacher guide in digital format.

Pandamonium!

There is a farmer who has a dog named Bingo. Everyone loves Bingo, and Bingo loves everybody. For a present, the farmer gives Bingo a very special dog collar with his name on it, with each letter attached separately. Things happen, and Bingo gives away his letters to help his friends. The farmer is dismayed that Bingo has given away all of his letters but realizes that each letter was given as a gift to help out a friend. The farmer's wife gives Bingo a new sweater with his name sewn on it. Ideal for young performers, this musical is a treasure trove for teachers – it includes a comprehensive guide with a script, piano scores, and reproducible vocal and lyric sheets. You'll also receive a digital download packed with projectables (lyrics and notation), videos (lyrics, notation, and choreography), vocal and accompaniment tracks, and the teacher's guide in digital format.

Bingo! The Musical

Book, Online Audio & PDF

Our elf emcees race through the introductions of each song in their variety show Dashing Through the Show. Join this fun cast of holiday characters as they rush through a collection of original and traditional Christmas music featuring reindeer, Santa, snow people, and toy soldiers! A treasure trove for teachers, this musical includes a comprehensive guide with a script, piano scores, and reproducible vocal and lyric sheets. You also get a digital download packed with projectables (lyrics and notation), videos (lyrics, notation, and choreography), vocal and accompaniment tracks, and the teacher's guide in digital format.

Dashing Through the Show!

Unison/Two-Part Book, Online Audio & PDF

Assessment made easy! Teach students the basics of music theory in either general music classes or beginning/intermediate ensemble classes. Topics covered include: note names in treble and bass clef; measures and bar lines; rhythms and note values; time signatures; conducting patterns; dynamics terms; tempo terms; instrument fingerings; repeats; sharps/flats/naturals; articulation; music notation; whole and half steps; scales; expression terms; and key signatures. The teacher book includes worksheet answer keys for the treble and bass clef in a hard copy version and on disc for projecting specific pages from the student book. Marking the student workbooks is easy using the disc that includes the projectable answer keys, student workbook, and assessments in PDFand PowerPoint formats. The assessment package in the teacher’s guide includes 15 quizzes in the treble and bass clef and a hard copy/projectable answer key.

Easy Music Theory for Middle School

Student Edition

This online subscription is a versatile teaching tool that encourages active music making in and out of the classroom - and now includes JJ Me along with the Musicplay resources! Whether you are at school or at home, this is designed to fit your teaching needs. Includes:
 
  • Thousands of songs - searchable by concept
  • Kids and teacher demo videos
  • Kodaly sequencing Orff arrangements
  • Solfa rhythm practice videos games
  • Listening selections composer videos
  • Multicultural selections folk music
  • Cultural historical context included with folk multicultural selections
  • Customizable lesson modules for preK through middle school
  • Create with rhythm, melody movement
  • Units for special days, theory dance
  • Music from around the world with travelogue videos
 
John Jacobson's Music Experience: Sing! Dance! Dream! Teaching children to like music, like themselves, and like each other!
 
  • John Jacobson musicals reviews with scripts production guides
  • Pop hits show tunes with performance tracks
  • Learn new choreography
  • Fun movement songs for primary students
  • Motivational videos for teachers students
 
Please note: It may take 1-2 business days to receive product from the supplier.

MusicplayOnline with John Jacobson's Music Experience

Subscription: Online Downloadable

Musicplay is a sequential curriculum with lessons that follow the calendar year. The weekly lessons outline the new concepts that will be taught, those that will be reviewed, and include seasonal and holiday repertoire. The planning is done for the teacher with the monthly Lesson Outlines showing the month at a glance. Forty detailed weekly lessons offer a menu of musical activities. There is more than enough material in each lesson plan for two 30-minute music classes.
 Each lesson plan is like a menu. There are many song choices, and for each song there are activities to choose from along with reproducible items for students to use. You can choose the songs and the activities that teach the curriculum concepts required by your state as well as songs and activities that hold the most appeal for you and your students.
 Six performance/accompaniment CDs (or downloads) with more than 100 musical selections are included with the Teacher's edition! Teen and adult voices are used, and there are many recordings licensed from popular entertainers. Accompaniments include Orff arrangements, piano accompaniments, and orchestrated accompaniments. Performance songs on the CDs have both performance and accompaniment tracks - use the accompaniment-only tracks for your performances. Multicultural songs feature authentic performances - the songs are in original languages and are sung by native singers. Many of the multicultural songs are game songs that appeal to children even though the language and sound may be unfamiliar. Rounds and a wealth of choral selections and folk songs in unison, two, and three parts are included. Piano, guitar, and ukulele accompaniment books are available.
 Assessment suggestions are given throughout the teacher's guides along with checklists of important skills.
 Musicplay supports and enhances science, social studies, and language arts (including poetry) curricula. In middle school, songs to teach vowels and consonants are included. The student books and digital resources are wonderful literacy tools providing many opportunities for shared reading. Students will develop reading skills while they learn music. This level includes projects for students. A pop song project accompanies the Avril Lavigne song Sk8er Boi. A composition project moves students from creating rhythm compositions to writing their own 12-bar blues and raps.

Musicplay for Middle School

Book & CD Pack includes Teacher's Guide & 6 CDs

Easy Bucket Drumming is a collection of fun and upbeat arrangements for students age six and above. As students work through this resource, they will learn to read quarter- and eighth-note rhythms, adapt to different tempos, and develop hand independence. Students will also learn about musical concepts such as form, dynamics, accents, and improvisation.

Easy Bucket Drumming

When one big sneeze triggers an avalanche, a magical vehicle appears that can go anywhere. Whether it's snowboarding, an island getaway, or enjoying city lights, this jalopy is the ticket to holiday fun. Buckle up and hold on tight! Perfect for grades 3–6, this 25-minute musical includes a comprehensive guide with a script, piano scores, and reproducible vocal and lyric sheets. You'll also receive a digital download packed with projectable lyric and notation sheets; videos of lyrics, notation, and choreography; vocal and accompaniment tracks; and the teacher's guide in digital format. You won't want to miss out on this magical musical full of wintery fun!

Holly Jolly Jalopy: The Musical

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