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One page, easy to read, nine concepts of audience etiquette that all students should know before attending or participating in a musical performance. Mentions the disruption of lit screens/smart devices used or held in the air during a performance. Easy to have students read and discuss in class. Quick way to get a quiz grade. Knowledge of concert etiquette fosters common vocabulary within your ensemble that promotes reflection after a performance. Also great to put on the back of your conc

The entertaining German folk tune known as "The Instrument Song" is a great way to get students singing on the first day/week of choir class! The violin, trumpet, clarinet, horn, and drum melodies are written as "lead sheets" with text and solfege letters (d, r, m, f, s, l, t, d) underneath. Achieve singing success on day one by teaching students one melody and having the teacher sing another. Increase complexity by learning and combining individual parts, integrating solfa and hand signs. U

Three paragraph writing assignment based on Roger Emerson's "Forever Motown" medley by Hal Leonard. Guides (7th/8th grade) students to research the history of Motown, investigate one Motown song of their choice, and reflect on their experience performing the medley. Teachers Pay Teachers MusicSmith 2014