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Page, Nick – 1995
This teacher's guide stresses the need for more singing in schools and cultural institutions. Cultural traditions "charge" songs with amazing energy. The charge comes from the sense of identity the song creates. When a song connects people emotionally with a culture, the deep-rooted traditions of that culture add meaning to the singing. Children…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Folk Culture, Music, Music Activities
Burton, Leon H., Ed.; Thomson, William, Ed. – 1982
Forty-nine music lessons for use in sixth grade classes are presented. A number of these lessons feature songs and musical instruments from or about Hawaii, and lessons stress learning about tempos, accents, meters, notes, and rhythm patterns. The lessons introduce the history of instruments such as the ukulele, recorder, rhythm instruments, and…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades, Music Activities
Burton, Leon H., Ed.; Thomson, William, Ed. – 1983
This fifth grade text provides music and rhythmic activities for the development of both musical skills and appreciation. The learning of music symbols, notes, chords, rhythm, harmony, and specific songs is stressed. While most of the songs were composed in the contiguous 48 United States, music from Hawaii and from other countries is included.…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Grade 5, Intermediate Grades, Music Activities
Levene, Donna B. – 1993
This book integrates music education with literature and social studies. Lessons are based on children's books. Some suggested books include illustrated folk songs or explanations of style or form in musical history. Others are inherently musical in the lyricism of the author's words or the rhythm of the text. Each lesson is self contained. The…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Dance, Elementary Education, Fine Arts
Burton, Leon H., Ed.; Thomson, William, Ed. – 1982
The goals of this teacher edition, which accompanies "Music: Comprehensive Musicianship Program. Grade 6," include increasing musical understanding while developing musical skills. The 49 lessons included feature: (1) a wide range of musical concepts; (2) the presentation of musical concepts in a teaching chronology; (3) a broad musical…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Curriculum Guides, Grade 6, Instructional Materials
Burton, Leon H., Ed.; Thomson, William, Ed. – 1983
Published as a teacher's edition to "Music: Comprehensive Musicianship Program. Grade 5," this text describes musical learning activities. It includes: (1) concepts to be learned; (2) a chronology for teaching the concepts; (3) a broad musical repertoire from different cultures and historical periods; (4) various approaches to musical experiences;…
Descriptors: Applied Music, Curriculum Guides, Grade 5, Instructional Materials