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A fun, trendy activity for middle schoolers (or upper elementary) that uses their computers. A good filler activity after a concert/test, just before, or when you have a sub. Students create collages based on their favorite 'aesthetic' from a list then use that idea to think about their concert repertoire. Could be changed to the 'aesthetic' of a book too for ELA. Or even personifying a chemical element.

I have a group of musicians that struggle to understand WHY we sing in parts in chorus. I decided I needed to create something tangible for them to show their understanding on. Here is a worksheet, questions and answer key you can use for a sub or in your class about the importance of sticking to a part on a song. It doesn't mean once they are an alto, they are only an alto - just no part bouncing mid song and WHY we need those harmonies, and why they are sometimes hard to stick with.

A Canva based (could be converted to another platform) video assessment. You could use this for any course wanting to capture a video or sound file from students, for example: Read AloudsWorld LanguageMusicThis download includes PDF and digital instructions for the teacher and students. You will need to teach them how to do this type of assessment first. Try having them just submit a 'hello' for practice. The download includes a link to the digital file to make a copy. You can edit all text and

I continue putting together lyrics and song snippets of viral songs (Jan 2023) for my students to sing during warm ups or for fun. This is the second installment that will be updated from now to the end of the school year. If you haven't already check out the first version of Viral SongsCurrently: (will be updated) Whopper Whopper (Harder Better Faster Stronger)The Nights (3 part)*Disclaimer: I did not write any of these pieces. I gathered resources to put together something fun for my middle s

Simple worksheets for explanation and practice of accidentals on the piano using Cbat and Slim Shady as examples. I used these with my sub and was pleasantly surprised that the students understood accidentals when I came back. They enjoyed playing Slim Shady and Cbat since they knew them from TikTok. They aren't labelled on the page so they are 'mystery' tunes.

A set of three printable worksheets for you to use in your classroom keyboard unit. It has two popular songs as examples: Sunroof and His Name Is both from TikTok. These sheets work both treble notes, key identification and putting the two together. I specifically chose songs that are more familiar to avoid rhythm work with these worksheets. I used these for sub plans and was very happy that the kids did them and I came back from being sick with them not loosing ground.

Quick music and accompaniment for "Insert Cash or Select payment Type"

I started putting together lyrics, song snippets of viral songs (August 2022) for my students to sing during warm ups or for fun. There's an identification sheet for the vocal mechanism as well as other things for their folder that may be useful. I added karaoke accompaniments I found that the kids enjoy singing along with for Chrissy Wake Up and It's Corn.Currently: NEW Bills, Bills, BillsSunroof His Name Is (Trend) You Belong To Somebody New Ding Dong It's Corn Chrissy Wake Up Running Up That

Still Dre easy piano music for up to three students. Simplified.

Eye of the Tiger (Survivor) motif and Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley) for easy piano. Just treble clef notes.

For one or two students to play, easy piano of The Weeknd's Blinding Lights.

The theme from Among Us, just written for treble clef notes. Intended to work on flats and sharps. Simplified. Up to three students can play for mini ensembles.

A melodic solfege reader for beginning musicians based on Allan Pote's Will You Teach Me? It's has a coloring key at the bottom to get them invested in following the score.

A reader featuring the motive of the main melody and a break down of the syncopated rhythm. The reader is based on Albrecht's publication of Tama Tu. This is used in conjunction with the octavo to teach students to read and understand the syncopated rhythms.

Macklemore's Can't Hold Us Reader, 'lead sheet' for general music/rock band classes. It features ukulele chords, piano chords, guitar as "bass", rhythms and form to play along with the song.

An organizer for general music and rock bands - showing ukulele, guitar (as bass) and piano. The 'lead sheet' shows the form and basic rhythmic structure. It also has an easy barred chord for the uke. Definitely a beginner piece. NOT in the original key.

Standards of Protocol (SOPs) for Rehearsal Etiquette for music ensembles. Good for both bands, orchestras and choruses. Sometimes we forget that these ensemble skills need to be taught as much as music literacy and musicianship skills! Developed from an article called "Teaching Rehearsal Etiquette" by Laura Weidel

Quiz pre-assessment or quiz for choral reading.

Quick and Easy pages to print and display highlighting both male and female vocal changes throughout adolescence. Stranger Things header as well. Information taken from Wendy Rolls, Ken Phillips and John Cooksey

Lyric sheet with note readers for 'ooo' on The Ghost Ship by Don and Nancy Besig. Later there will be a solfege reader for the harmony part in the last verse. Use to help with memorization and teaching beginning skills, do NOT use this reader in place of purchasing copies for your chorus.