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I have taught elementary general and choral music since 2018 in urban North American settings. Prior to that, I taught general music in an urban high school.
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Video Game Music Listening and Composing Activity (Multi-Day Project)
Engage your students in the complex world of video game musicStudents should fill in the blanks for their notes packet based on the underlined words and phrases in the PowerPoint.After analyzing video game music, use the composition project to have students write their own pieces on Sound Trap, Chrome Music Lab, or Garage Band!Can be completed in google classroom or in-personIncludesThe guided notes packet and corresponding PowerPoint for Video Game Music Analysis are meant to give the student a
4th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
African Music Unit: Lessons for Upper Elementary and Middle School Music
This bundle is full of activities to use to teach students in upper elementary and middle school about African Music.There are six lessons total:1. Introduction to world music: why learning music from other cultures is important (includes a listening comparison between a classical flute piece and Nigerian flute improvisation)2. Introduction to African music and its role in society (includes a West African Circle Game)3. African Instruments (includes a listening analysis handout)4. Drum Circle ac
3rd - 9th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Music in Commercials and Jingles Music
This PowerPoint, activity sheet, and guided notes set for Music in Commercials and Jingles Music Slides are meant to give the student an understanding of how sound functions for marketing and business purposes.Students should fill in the blanks for their notes packet based on the underlined words and phrases in the PowerPoint.can explore the functions of different music.Includes:Definitions of the music industry and advertising terms about creating commercial music and jinglesDifferent revenue s
4th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Music in Movies: Film Music Composition Mini Project and Unit
This film scoring mini-unit has everything you loved from the film music guided notes and film music ALSO INCLUDES THE ORIGINAL SLIDES AND PACKET FOR ONLY THE PROJECT WITHOUT NOTESIncludesIntroduction Lesson to How Sound is used in musicDefinitions of film industry terminologyExamples of great film scoresThe functions of music in filmsGraphic organizers for the film production processMusical concepts applied to film music including tempo, dynamics, rhythm, and melodyApplication of creative and
5th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Instrument Introductions: Bordun with Bim Bum Biddy
With this lesson, students will be able toSing and perform body percussion to the song Bim Bum BiddyPerform a bordun accompaniment on the glockenspiels while singingThis purchase includes: Slides for singing, body percussion, and glockenspiel/xylophone accompaniment using a fun folk songMusic objectives in student friendly and admin friendly languageVisuals to follow along with directions for clapping gameBody percussion warm up video (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) for scaffoldingSolfege warm up
3rd - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Indian Music/Bollywood Mini-Unit
This world music mini-bundle includes:One lesson on the traditions and culture in IndiaBrief descriptions of the different types of popular dance music and the traditions they come fromSnapshots of the importance of music in Indian cultureInstructions for a game to play as a classOne lesson and listening analysis of the different instruments unique to Indian musicLinks to instrument demonstrations includesOne lesson on the music of BollywoodIncludes a quick musical analysis and link to a simple
4th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Elementary Lesson: Expression and Responding to Music
This elementary music lesson is all about responding to music and how it can express ideas and inspire creativity.This lesson includes:Definition of 5 senses and how they interconnect in musicActivity on chrome music lab Kandinsky to do as a class or individually for distance learningA drawing with different types of music example 2 classical examples with drawing and/or story promptsListening and drawing activity with Pictures at an Exhibition
K - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Spooky Music: A Halloween Themed Lesson on Film Music and Composition
This mini-lesson can be used as a fun Halloween themed introduction to composing or analyzing film music, music theory, or general music
5th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
*DISTANCE LEARNING* Halloween Lesson: Addams Family Cup Game
A fun activity for in class, hybrid, remote sessions, and live-over-zoom instruction!This lesson goes over:Triplet rhythmsTheme in musicOstinatoAlso includes instructions for the game, link to the music, definitions of terms, questions for self evaluation, and a rubric at the end
PreK - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Duple, Triple, Quadruple Meter Lesson: Explore meter with Body Percussion
This lesson includes:Definitions of beat, tempo, rhythm, and meterListening examples of duple, quadruple, and triple meterBody percussion movements to help feel the meterName game- a rhythm game set in quadruple meter and plays with tempo and steady beatExit ticket on meter to be used as a mini-assessment
3rd - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
*Decoration* Black History Month Music Room/Bulletin Board Decorations
Free bulletin board and/or music room decorations for Black History Month celebrating famous composers and performers, including: Composers: Duke Ellington, Florence Price, Dorothy Rudd Moore, Margaret Bonds, Wynton Marsalis, Undine Smith Moore, Ulysses Kay, Scott Joplin, William Grant StillPerformers: Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell, Lena Horne, Michael Jackson, Mabel King, Nina SimoneEach decoration is in the shape of a heart for valentines day and includes the name, picture, and a brief descripti
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Create Your Own Orff, Rhythmic Instruments Arrangement Project!
Student Created Orff Rhythmic Instruments Arrangement Mini Project This is just the beginning of a project was created by me to let kids bring their own music into the classroom and have them apply notation and performance skills they had already learned in class. They create an original arrangement of a pop song, similar to Jimmy Fallon's classroom instrument sections. Enjoy!
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Also included in: Instrument Arrangement Project
Musical Madlibs
Explore songwriting, musicals, and solfegeRhythm review and discussion of how lyrics and rhythm impact a songMusical Madlibs worksheet included in bundleListen to the original songFill in the blanks using the correct parts of speechAll fill-ins must be appropriate for schoolPerform your musical mad libs!
2nd - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Introduction to Soundtrap
This is meant as an introduction to using the cloud based (and free) program Soundtrap from Soundtrap.com in your general music classroom to get your kids composing!
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Music in Movies: Film Production GUIDED NOTES AND POWERPOINT
The guided notes packet and corresponding powerpoint for Film Production is meant to give student an understanding of where music falls in the film production process and how it is influenced by each decision made throughout the process.
9th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
*DISTANCE LEARNING* Introduction to Flat.io (web based music notation program)
Explore the web based music composition program Flat.io with your students.This lesson includes:Do Now on the job of a composerDescription of what a music notation software isPowerpoint and guided notes on how to use Flat.io, open a new project, add collaborators, and guidelines for the sample assignment.Steps and rubric for creating a score using Flat.io and how to submit it*DISTANCE LEARNING* Introduction to Flat.io
3rd - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Caribbean and Jamaican Music Unit
This 7 lesson bundle includes:One lesson on the traditions and culture in Caribbean and JamaicaBrief descriptions of the different types of popular dance music and the traditions they come fromSnapshots of the importance of music in this cultureIncludes Shake the Papaya downListening analysis of the different instruments and genres unique to this type of musicLinks to instrument demonstrations includedCovered: Folk songs,Reggae, Dancehall, Ska, and MentoEnd of class questions to test student’s u
K - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Also included in: K-5 Caribbean Music Lesson Bundles
Soundtrap Pentatonic Scale Lesson
Includes all links and screenshots for this project, all you have to do is show your students. This can be used for general music for distance learning AND in-person music class.Students will need access to the internet to complete this project
K - 12th, Higher Education
Graphic Arts, Instrumental Music, Music
MUSIC Class Standards and SWBAT Objectives
Use these colorful and fun posters to show your school leadership team what standards you are using in any given music lesson!Product includes:Music rulesMusic objectives in SWBAT form
K - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
*HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH* Celia Cruz: Queen of Salsa Lesson Part 1
Learn about one of the key players of bringing Latin Music to the USA, Celia Cruz, a leading performer of Latin Music of the 1950s and one of the symbols and spokespersons of the Cuban community in exile..This lesson includes:Short virtual field trip videos of the culture and landscape of CubaListening analysis of one Celia Cruz’s most famous songsMovement activity for understanding the salsa beat
K - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Also included in: *Distance Learning* Celia Cruz Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I have taught elementary general and choral music since 2018 in urban North American settings. Prior to that, I taught general music in an urban high school.
Teaching style
I like to use a mix of Kodaly, Orff, and Dalcroze in my lessons to build music literacy skills and make sure my students enjoy music class and learn something too. I think getting your body involved in music is the only real way to truly understand it, so we do a lot of movements in my class. I also believe that a positive classroom environment is the best space to learn music in, so I always make sure the students who are doing the right thing get the attention and I celebrate when students who struggle with their behavior do the right thing.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I received Departmental Honors for my undergraduate honors thesis in Teaching Music to Students with Disruptive Behavior Disorders.
Additional biographical information
Hello there! I'm Colleen and I am a music teacher very passionate about vocal music, musical theater, and music technology. I'm all about music education and supporting special learners in the classroom. My goal for this website is to document my journey through music and literacy education so I can learn from my own mistakes and help other people not make the same mistakes
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