Engage your students after a concert or at the end of the year with this eye-catching, modern career exploration activity focused on voice-related careers beyond singing. This resource includes ready-to-use printed info sheets highlighting a variety of careers and a fillable CANVA presentation template for student responses. Students will explore how the skills they learn in chorus can apply to real-world professions. The lesson also gives them a chance to reflect on their own experiences i
Build out your sub-plan options with this second collection of practical, higher-level music literacy activities. Inside, you’ll find: a two-page IPA worksheeta simple one-page score study guideand a two-page article that breaks down the science behind Freddie Mercury’s incredible voice. There’s also a page of links for students who want to explore more, plus a vocabulary/definition worksheet to support the reading.To round things out, this set includes three score-anatomy fill-ins (two SAB and
Bring the most influential televised musical moments to life with this immersive, interactive lesson. Students use a vintage-style remote to “change the channel” and explore iconic performances—from Benny Goodman’s electrifying Sing, Sing, Sing to Britney Spears’ unforgettable …Baby One More Time. Each clip includes a snapshot of why it mattered in music history, along with engaging activities like retro digital stickers, magnetic-poetry reflections (including Gen Z/A slang), and printable
6th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Other (Social Studies), Vocal Music
Title Iris Artist Goo Goo Dolls Composer John Rzeznik Arranger Renovia Marro DescriptionFollowing its resurgence through social media, film, and high-profile covers, Iris continues to resonate with a new generation. This two-part treble arrangement with optional descant preserves the song’s emotional core while offering age-appropriate lyric adjustments and accessible writing, transforming the iconic ballad into an engaging choral setting ideal for developing ensembles. Set price - make as many
7th - 12th
Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
Chorus Choir, SSA Chorus - Level 2 - Digital Download By Lykke Li Zachrisson. Arranged by Renovia Marro. Inspired by the renewed popularity of Twilight Saga, Possibility is ideal for developing treble ensembles. This arrangement draws on Lykke Li's iconic haunting melody and diatonic harmonies to create a reflective, atmospheric experience that resonates with today’s renewed love for the Twilight aesthetic. Possibility is arranged for 2 or 3 part choir, piano and auxiliary percussion with a me
7th - 12th
Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
Title Snowman Artist Sia Composers Greg Kurstin, Sia Furler Arranger Renovia Marro Day Description A quick learn for middle school choruses. Everyone sings the melody at some point in the song. Most students know this from the TikTok trend of trying to sing the prechorus and chorus in one breath. This arrangement comes in the original key as well as transposed up a minor third for younger groups who can't reach that low F comfortably. Add this in to your winter concerts in just a few rehearsals.
6th - 12th
Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
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 deep dive into how music recognition works, like the Shazam app. Key takeaways are algorithms, frequency, spectrograms. Interesting information for students when you have a sub but also packed with information to continue well after you get back.
Two worksheets based on the lyrics for "Seasons of Love" from RENT. Perfect for general music or choirs learning Seasons of Love. No answer key needed. These sheets get the students thinking about the meaning behind the music. Can be used for curriculum work or sub plans. You can use these as paper worksheets or upload/give digital modifications.
Here is a subplan or curriculum work for a chorus learning The Bells by Lon Beery. Included: Background information about The Bells along with musical definitions."Text Messages" about The BellsText from The BellsSolfege labelling page of melodyShort answer worksheetAnswer Keys
So many of our schools are using pouches this year, I wanted to make more official looking posters for my room with positive thoughts about being disconnected. This way my students are really being inundated with positivity as they detox and get used to not having constant access. I'm not in any way affiliated with any specific devices, I just made SEVEN posters that go with Yondr.
A collection of my sub plans and in class worksheets for middle school chorus focusing on vocal anatomy and singing/science. 19 pages Topics: 1. Voice Change and Voice Parts 2. Vocal Health and Larynx 3. Drawing the vocal mechanism 4. Program Cover 5. Vocal Diagram for labelling 6. Program Notes 7. Singing and Mental Health Article and Questions 8. Why We Like Certain Music and Questions 9. What Getting Chills From Music Says About Your Brain and Questions 10. Vocal Anatomy Multiple Choice Works
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.