Ensemble Essentials

Middle School Band Lesson Plan Unit Pack - Texas TEKUndated, fully editable unit lesson plans comply with and list the TEK standards for the state of Texas in each lesson plan. Includes ELPS, unit questions, interventions, formative and summative assessments. Section included for adding unit vocabulary. Pack includes plans for the following grade/course levels: 6th Grade/Beginning Band - 10 UnitsUnit 1: Expectations and a Strong FoundationUnit 2: Breathing, setting an appropriate embouchure and

Ensemble Essentials: History, Theory, Listening and Terms for Young Musicians50 lessons each of Theory, History, Composer Bios, Listening and Terms. Customizable live document file that includes embedded listening and quizzes. JPG versions of all 50 theory assignments, quizzes and tests for ease of insertion into Google Slides and other services where graphic content is often lost. 234 pages. Alphabetical index is delivered separate of document content. Includes full online access to media conte

Lesson plan, website access and a collection of web based videos for a 6 week rotation of General Music that can be taught in person, hybrid or completely online without much teacher assistance. File delivery is on Google slides. The slides are a holding place for these topics, they are not meant to be played in a "present" format. Rhythm slides use the Eastman counting system but can be easily edited. Topics include: Body Drumming, Bucket Drumming, Keyboard, Theory, Instruments, Muzograms, Pos

Fully editable Google Form that walks prospective students through the process of selecting an instrument. Questions are designed to suggest possible matches based on the student's personality and physical characteristics and also to give the band director information vital to guiding a new student toward their first band experience.

A FUN way to practice your scales!Scales to the World is designed for Middle School and early High School bands. This resource can be used stand alone or with the full ensemble. Each scale is based on the Joy to the World model. Features a review of dotted half note and dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms. Concert Key of C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D and A. Includes parts for Flute, Oboe/Mallet, Alto/Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Clarinet/Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon, and Tuba.

MUSICAL ALPHABET pass off chart. Your students will be on their way to becoming masters of the alphabet with a visual means of practicing. Each line begins on a subsequent letter of the alphabet. Level 1 pass off and Level 2 pass off check boxes are included at the end of each line.