Neil West

6 excel files for Gr 1-6 music in Alberta. Can be used to track the outcomes each student has achieved. Colour-coded to match the curriculum overview that I have available for free.

Considered Canada's first Christmas Carol, the melody of the Huron Carol is an excellent piece for introducing or reviewing aeolian mode on barred Orff instruments and for discussing early Canadian music and early Canadians. The melody can be easily sung or performed on a soprano/tenor recorder. The piece lends itself well to creative movement. Note that the title of the score says La Pentatonic. The music is not Pentatonic but can be adapted. The music is in the aeolian mode in the elementa

Two options for long range plans I have used recently. I have taught elementary music in Alberta for 18 years, and I have found this organizational structure effective in creating a logical, coherent progression through the school year. Both options provide flexibility in terms of activities/songs/repertoire/etc.. Option 1 is broader but lists the outcomes as bullet points. Option 2 provides a more granular plan that provides a suggested sequence of activities for each unit. Both address the sam

A set of flash cards that you can use with Boomwhackers. This is all of all major chords (triads). Check out my other listing or bundle for minor, m7, and suspended chords.

An excel version of the skills and concepts form the program of studies for elementary music in Alberta. Colour-coded for readability and grouped by grade level.

A complete set of chord charts for Boomwhackers with all chromatics. Included in the bundle are: -Major triads/chords -Minor triads/chords -Major chords with added minor 7th (m7) -Minor chords with added minor 7th (m7) -Suspended 4th chords (sus/sus4)

This is the traditional Newfoundland song "I's the B'y" arranged for Orff Instruments. Contains the words to the first verse and the refrain. This is a simple arrangement in F Major that requires the B-flat bars to be used. My arrangement. The Alto Xylophone part could also be played on soprano recorder.

A set of flash cards that you can use with Boomwhackers. This is all of all minor chords (triads). Check out my other listing or bundle for major, m7, and suspended chords.

A short arrangement of Humpty Dumpty that includes an original rhythm and melody as well as accompaniment parts written in the Do Pentatonic mode. Includes a section for composing original words. Can also be used with soprano/tenor recorders. Can be easily scaled in difficulty for multiple grades (between grades 1-4).

This is an arrangement for Orff diatonic instruments that incorporates the B-flat and B-natural bars to achieve the secondary dominant chord found in the chorus of Jingle Bells. Suggestions for augmenting the arrangement are provided. The parts are written for ease of playing, and include a range of complexity to accommodate a diverse set of student abilities.

A set of flash cards that you can use with Boomwhackers. This is all of all major chords adding a minor 7th (m7). Check out my other listing or bundle for major, minor, and suspended chords.

A set of flash cards that you can use with Boomwhackers. This is all of all suspended 4th chords (usually marked as sus or sus4). Check out my other listing or bundle for major, minor, and m7.

A set of flash cards that you can use with Boomwhackers. This is all of all minor chords adding a minor 7th (m7). Check out my other listing or bundle for major, minor, and suspended chords.