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I'm Jillian and I've been teaching orchestra for the past fifteen years in Connecticut. I've taught at both the elementary and middle school level, and recently added middle school general music to my schedule, too!
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Ukulele Unit for General Music
Ukulele has become incredibly popular In the past few years and for good reason; they're inexpensive, relatively easy to learn, and don't take up a ton of space. This unit was designed to help you and your students get started with the ukulele in a general music setting. This is the only material you will need! Students can use it at their own pace, or you can present each step to your class as you see fit. This product includes: History of the UkuleleAnatomy of the UkuleleInstrument CareHoldi
K - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Concert Planner for Orchestra, Band, or Chorus
Hosting a concert for your students and their families requires a ridiculous amount of planning and organization. Rather than recreating the wheel with each concert you put on, plan it once, then make a copy for all future events. You may not need to adjust as much as you think! This way, any piece intros, instructions, transitions, etc. will be saved and easy to refer back to when you need them again. This planning document includes pages for: 1. Concert Details & To-Do 2. Pre-concert Detai
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Also included in:Â Rehearsal and Concert Bundle for Orchestra, Band, or Chorus
12 Rhythm Lessons for Band, Chorus, or General Music
This unit was designed as a series of twelve mini-lessons or "one a day" warmup activities for band, chorus, or general music. Each lesson includes an "I can" statement, a review of content previously taught, new content, a practice activity for the class, a mini-assessment, and a warmup activity. Content: Rhythms (in the order they appear in this unit) using quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, quarter note rests, half note rests, whole note rests, eighth notes, dotted half notes and dotted
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
EDITABLE Spring Concert Program Template for Musical Ensemble
Tired of minor formatting tweaks ruining your spring concert program? Creating a program in this google slides template is MUCH easier! Just insert the appropriate information and print! *Printing works best if you select "Print on both sides" and "Print on short edge". Don't forget to follow me for updates and freebies, and leave feedback so that you can earn credit towards your next TPT purchase! Your feedback is incredibly helpful and it really makes my day when others enjoy the products I'v
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Musical Literacy 'One a Day' PITCH Exercises for String Orchestra
Learning to read music is much easier when the different components (Pitch, Rhythm, Bowing, etc) are practiced independently of one another. Designed for an orchestra classroom setting, these quick 'One a Day' Pitch exercises will help your students build confidence in their ability to read music, quickly! This product includes:36 Sight Reading Exercises Audio Samples for each ExerciseA Preview of Notes used in each ExerciseDirections and Ideas for use in the classroom If you enjoy this product,
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in:Â Musical Literacy Unit and Assessments for String Orchestra
MUSICAL LITERACY UNIT: 12 RHYTHM 'ONE A DAY' LESSONS FOR STRING ORCHESTRA
This unit was designed as a series of twelve mini-lessons or "one a day" warmup activities for string orchestra. Each lesson includes an "I can" statement, a review of content previously taught, new content, a practice activity for the class, a mini-assessment, and a warmup activity. Content: Rhythms (in the order they appear in this unit) using quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, quarter note rests, half note rests, whole note rests, eighth notes, dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes.
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in:Â Musical Literacy Unit and Assessments for String Orchestra
EDITABLE Newsletter Templates for String Orchestra
Parent communication is vitally important for any music program, but it takes so much time! These templates will give you a quick and easy way to help parents feel informed and involved in their child's music education. This newsletter could also be useful for band and chorus when using the fully editable canva template included in this product! This product includes:Google Slides Presentation TemplatesFully Editable Canva Template Directions & Ideas for UseThis template includes space for:Gener
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
EDITABLE Concert Program Template for Musical Ensemble
Tired of minor formatting tweaks ruining your spring concert program? Creating a program in this google slides template is MUCH easier! Just insert the appropriate information and print! *Printing works best if you select "Print on both sides" and "Print on short edge". Don't forget to follow me for updates and freebies, and leave feedback so that you can earn credit towards your next TPT purchase! Your feedback is incredibly helpful and it really makes my day when others enjoy the products I'v
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
EDITABLE Concert Program Template for String Orchestra
Tired of minor formatting tweaks ruining your spring concert program? Creating a program in this google slides template is MUCH easier! Just insert the appropriate information and print! This product includes: Google Slides Presentation TemplatesFully Editable Canva Template Directions for UseDescription:Concert Title, Date, & DetailsSpace for 4+ EnsemblesSpace for 150+ StudentsThank You SectionDon't forget to follow me for updates and freebies, and leave feedback so that you can earn credit to
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
EDITABLE Spring Concert Program Template for Band
Tired of minor formatting tweaks ruining your spring concert program? Creating a program in this google slides template is MUCH easier! Just insert the appropriate information and print! *Printing works best if you select "Print on both sides" and "Print on short edge". Don't forget to follow me for updates and freebies, and leave feedback so that you can earn credit towards your next TPT purchase! Your feedback is incredibly helpful and it really makes my day when others enjoy the products I'v
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Interactive 'Twinkle' for String Orchestra
Welcoming beginners into an established orchestra program is a great way to build your program, but it can be difficult addressing their needs and those of your more experienced players at the same time. This 'Interactive Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' Google Slides presentation is a great resource to assign your beginning orchestra students while you work on more advanced music with your experienced players. Post it in your LMS (Google Classroom, Schoology, etc.) and direct your beginners to wor
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Good News Parent Communication Postcard for Orchestra, Band, or Chorus
It feels wonderful to share good news with a student's family, but it can be SO time-consuming! I usually send hand-written postcards home and find myself contemplating switching entirely to email... but it's so fun for students and their families to get something in the mail! The compromise - an editable postcard and template that I can quickly and efficiently fill in and print on cardstock. Much easier! (Bonus- I can copy and paste the student's addresses right into the template from our stud
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
EDITABLE Winter Concert Program for String Orchestra
Tired of minor formatting tweaks ruining your spring concert program? Creating a program in this google slides template is MUCH easier! Just insert the appropriate information and print! *Printing works best if you select "Print on both sides" and "Print on short edge". Don't forget to follow me for updates and freebies, and leave feedback so that you can earn credit towards your next TPT purchase! Your feedback is incredibly helpful and it really makes my day when others enjoy the products I'v
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
EDITABLE Concert Program Template for Band
Tired of minor formatting tweaks ruining your concert program? Creating a program in this google slides template is MUCH easier! Just insert the appropriate information and print! This product includes: Google Slides Presentation TemplatesFully Editable Canva Template Directions for UseDescription:Concert Title, Date, & DetailsSpace for 4+ EnsemblesSpace for 150+ StudentsThank You SectionDon't forget to follow me for updates and freebies, and leave feedback so that you can earn credit towards y
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Make Yourself Proud Bulletin Board Print Outs
I love to hang photos of my students' accomplishments around the room! Bulletin boards with pictures of themselves, their peers, and past students always seem to attract the most attention, so I decided to make a bulletin board that tied a positive message into the mix! Each of the stars names something that can be gained from musical study (i.e. friendship, skill, opportunities, etc.) Don't forget to follow me for updates and freebies, and leave feedback so that you can earn credit towards you
PreK - 12th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
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About the store
Experience
I'm Jillian and I've been teaching orchestra for the past fifteen years in Connecticut. I've taught at both the elementary and middle school level, and recently added middle school general music to my schedule, too!
My own education history
I earned my Bachelor of Music and Education from Syracuse University and my Master's in Music Education from Columbia University's Teacher's College.
Additional biographical information
As a fellow music educator, I certainly don’t claim to know everything there Is about being the perfect orchestra or music teacher. However, what I lack In perfection, I make up for in passion and enthusiasm. I have a lot of fun experimenting with new ways to stay organized and motivate my students, and I believe this excitement translates into the resources I create and offer on TPT.
Each product is designed to make your teaching experience smoother and more enjoyable, just as it has for me. Your support and feedback are incredibly valuable, as they help me continue to grow and improve.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. I look forward to providing more tools and resources for you and your students :)
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