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Classical Journey Bundle | 12 Months of Classical Music Exploration
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Are you searching for ways to boost student engagement and make learning more memorable this year? The Classical Journey Bundle offers 12 months of guided exploration through time, history, and the world of music appreciation! These low-prep activities are perfect for music teachers, but can easily be paired with social studies, science, and the arts!
Add an enriching soundscape to your history and literature units for next-level enrichment, and spark student discussions about different composers and their works. Invite students to explore social-emotional themes and connect with complex feelings openly.
You'll find hundreds of low-prep listening worksheets, featuring over 150 pieces of iconic classical music. Explore the Classical Journey Bundle chronologically or pull activities by composer or theme to accompany your lessons. All of the music can easily be found on YouTube or your favorite streaming service, and the accessibility of these activities makes them great for brain breaks, send-home packets, and even adding to your sub tubs or plans!
What are the benefits?
Bundle Features
Classical Music Themes and Focus
There are five activity packs included for each month. This provides a variety of activities to explore each piece of selected music!
Hello, January!
Get ready for a musical world tour in January's listening pack! We've got waltzes from Strauss and Schubert for twirling, a concerto by Haydn that'll make your trumpets shine, and a wintery symphony by Tchaikovsky to chase away the chills. We'll also explore the grandeur of Baroque with Bach and Corelli, and take a trip to a lively masquerade ball with Khachaturian's Masquerade Suite. Full Preview
Sweet February
February is for love, and this music pack brings all the feels! We've got dreamy pieces by Liszt, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff. Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet explores the timeless whirlwind tale, while Mozart's Piano Concerto and Elgar's Salut d'Amour add a touch of elegance. You'll have easy grab-and-go activities for Valentine's Day all month long! Full Preview
Emerald March
Buckle up for a musical trip to the Emerald Isle this March! Listen to the tales of Ireland with pieces by Harty, Stanford, and Sullivan, and let the charming tunes of Leroy Anderson's Irish Suite whisk students away to a land of rolling green hills (and leprechauns!) These print-and-play activities are low prep and fun to use! Full Preview
April Sunshine
Spring is here with March's music pack! We celebrate the season with Vivaldi's blooming "Spring" and the playful birdsong of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Dance of the Birds." Breathe in the fresh air with Schumann's "Spring" symphony and Copland's wide-open spaces of "Appalachian Spring." We've got a touch of sunshine with Strauss and some Beethoven and Handel, too! So open the windows, let the sunshine in, and get ready to explore the sounds of spring! Full Preview
May Flowers
April showers bring May flowers and this fragrant musical activity pack is filled with all things floral! You'll find waltzes by Tchaikovsky and Glazunov, alongside blooming melodies by Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Strauss. Serenade students with Caccini, and explore Britten's delightful "Five Flower Songs." Prokofiev's "Tale of the Stone Flower" adds a touch of whimsy, and Schubert's "Heidenröslein" (Wild Rose) reminds us that even the smallest flowers can be beautiful. Full Preview
Woodland June
This month we're hiking through towering pines with Sibelius and Glazunov; while exploring the secrets of Bax's forest tales. Wagner will guide students through the murmurs of the woods, while Macdowell paints a picture with his "Woodland Sketches." Introduce students to the ancient wisdom of the "Five Sacred Trees" with John Williams, and get lost in the enchanting melodies of Geminiani's forest! Full Preview
Patriotic July
It's the season for fireworks, cookouts, and all things patriotic! We've got Sousa's booming marches like "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and other traditional favorites like "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "America the Beautiful."
You can easily pair "Lincoln Portrait" and "Hail to the Chief" with your social studies or government lessons. There's even a touch of ragtime fun with iconic American composer Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag." You can easily stretch music appreciation beyond the 4th of July into the whole month! Full Preview
August Summer
Set sail on a musical journey this August with a low prep pack full of ocean and Earth-themed wonders! We'll soar through the sky with Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending" and dive deep with Debussy's dreamy "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun."
Vivaldi takes students on a tour of all four seasons, and Handel's "Water Music" conjures images of flowing fountains and sparkling lakes. We've also included Yiruma's "River Flows in You" and Chopin's "Raindrop Prelude." Perfect for winding down the summer and engaging students for the back-to-school season! Full Preview
September Days
Invite fall into your classroom or homeschool this September with a vibrant musical harvest! Celebrate the changing leaves with Copland's Americana in "Our Town" and Rautavaara's colorful "Autumn Gardens." Breathe in the crisp air with the introspective melodies of Beethoven's "String Quartet No. 15," then enjoy a brisk walk through Bax's mysterious "November Woods." Raff's
Symphony No. 10 will bring a touch of grandeur, while Sowerby's "Comes Autumn Time" paints a picture with sound. These engaging autumn-themed activities make wonderful brain breaks! Full Preview
Spooky October
We've got a spine-tingling selection of October listening activities perfect for Halloween chills and thrills! Explore Bach's iconic piece "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" and the hauntingly beautiful "Lacrimosa" by Mozart. Liszt's "Totentanz" (Dance of Death) and "Mephisto Waltz" conjure up images of ghouls and goblins, and all things spooky!
Dive into the creepy crawlies of "Gnomus" and feel the enchanting magic of Saint-Saens' "Aquarium" and "Danse Macabre." Of course, no Halloween festivities would be complete without Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King" and Dukas' "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." You'll find everything you need for Halloween-themed classical music appreciation! Full Preview
Calm November
The November pack was curated to wind down the year, explore feelings of gratitude, and calm the senses through fall-inspired music. Students begin a peaceful journey with Copland's "Appalachian Spring" and the gentle sounds of Curiale's "Awakening."
Let the warmth of Ives' "New England Holidays" and the tenderness of Copland's "The Tender Land Suite" fill your classroom with a sense of community. Find serenity in the quiet beauty of Copland's "Quiet City" and Alwyn's "Green Hills." You'll find your classroom or homeschool is a little extra cozy this Thanksgiving season with these print-and-play music appreciation activities! Full Preview
Festive December
Deck the halls with the swirling melodies of Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and the playful ring of Leontovych's "Carol of the Bells!" Vivaldi's "Winter" from the Four Seasons will whisk students away to a snowy wonderland, while Prokofiev's "Troika" takes them on a thrilling sleigh ride.
Feel the grandeur of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, then pirouette through the peaceful beauty of Debussy's "The Snow is Dancing" and "Footprints in the Snow." Let Chopin's "Winter Wind" blow through the classroom, then embark on a majestic journey with Strauss' "Alpine Symphony." We'll also explore Vivaldi's "Sinfonia" and Schubert's "Winterreise" for a touch of European charm. Full Preview
Unlock a World of Learning
Ready to unlock a treasure trove of classical music appreciation for your students? Please feel free to take a deep dive into all the preview images and files to see what each monthly theme offers! You can also reach out with any questions.
Bonus Posters!
To help get you started on the Classical Journey, this bundle also includes a pack of 70 Composer Posters as a bonus file! These posters also work well as fact sheets and handouts or size them down in the print settings for flashcards. This calming rainbow theme is great for any time of the year and will coordinate well with your colorful classroom or homeschool! Simply download the posters from the "Bonus File" box.
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"There is so much great information in this product, I've only dug in a little bit! Looking forward to seeing what else is included as I go throughout the year. This is saving me so much time, thank you!" — Misty L.
"This is an amazing bundle! It includes pieces for listening that I never thought of using with my kiddos and they love the worksheets and coloring they get to do! Perfect for brain breaks, sub tubs, or when you just need a minute to let the kids work independently!" — Jessica H.
"There is so much great information in this product, I've only dug in a little bit! Looking forward to seeing what else is included as I go throughout the year. This is saving me so much time, thank you!" — MDL Music
Bundle|Fall October Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions
By LessonLink Teacher
This is a comprehensive bundle of 10 October Reading Comprehension Passages, each followed by Multiple Choice Questions and written response questions to test the student's understanding of various topics and holidays within the month of October.
The passages cover a wide array of topics, providing a rich cultural and historical perspective about the lively Oktoberfest, the traditions of Canadian Thanksgiving, and exploring the significance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The bundle also includes engaging readings about apples and pumpkins, perfect for the harvest season.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have included enlightening passages about famous Hispanic figures, musical instruments, and dance styles.
Last but not least, your students will discover the fascinating tale of Johnny Appleseed through our dedicated passages.
Each passage is accompanied by an answer key for easy reference.
This October Reading Bundle is your perfect companion for a cozy autumn afternoon, offering a blend of education and entertainment.
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Multilingual ESL Flashcards Labels English Chinese Arabic Russian Spanish
By Zaazoua Mostapha
Teaching vocabulary by using these flashcards can make the students excited and understand the English vocabulary. Instructional media such as flashcards also give a clear concept of the information given. Flashcards can give variations in the teaching-learning process. It is used according to the theme of the lesson.
What is included?
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➡ Bilingual ESL Animals & Colors Labels English - Spanish (Colors & Animals)
➡ Bilingual ESL Animals & Colors Labels English - Arabic (Colors & Animals)
➡ Bilingual ESL Animals & Colors Labels English - Chinese (Colors & Animals)
➡ Bilingual ESL Animals & Colors Labels English - Russian (Colors & Animals)
➡ English - Arabic Phonetic Pronunciation Classroom Objects Flashcards - Teacher
Also, I'm open to suggestions about other words to add to this set.
Note: All clipart is sourced from free clipart sites that state they are commercial-friendly.
Rhythm MEGAPACK (18 Rhythm Lessons Grades K-5)
By Jason Litt
Looking for a load of rhythm lessons? Look no further! All of the Rhythm lessons you need to run your K-5 curriculum are in this MEGAPACK! Receive these 18 rhythm lessons in one comprehensive file that is sure to be hits during your lessons throughout the year!
Included are lessons and their corresponding grades:
_Upon extracting, make sure you extract each folder to the desktop to link up any associated sound files.
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Rock'n'Rollin' 1: ENCORE - STUDIO LICENSE
By ZS Music Publishing
Is your young drummer hungry for more solos and activities outside of the Rock'n'Rollin Level 1 Book?
Have no fear! Introducing...the Rock'n'Rollin' Level 1 ENCORE Book!
The ENCORE Book includes 20 MORE SOLOS and 18 MORE ACTIVITIES to tide your drummer over until they get into Level 2.
Solos in Level 1 ENCORE use the simplified 3 line staff found in Unit 6 of the Level 1 method book and incorporate all the instruments on a drumset.
Rock'n'Rollin 1 ENCORE can be used in tandem with the Level 1 method book, or as a transition from Level 1 into Level 2.
You can also use this book as a stand-alone method book for young drummers who are starting off their lessons.
Be sure to check out our other Rock'n'Rollin method books:
This version of the book IS reproducible, so you can make as many copies of the book as you need for your school or studio.
The Bear Series Books Extension Lessons Bundle
By Creating Musical Literature
Use these extension lessons for "Bear Says Thanks", "Bear Snores On", "Bear Feels Sick", "Bear's New Friend", "Bear's Loose Tooth", "Bear Feels Scared", "Bear Wants More", "Bear Stays Up" and "Bear Can't Sleep" by Karma Wilson to teach quarter rest, new solfege syllables, play along on the recorder, play ostinati, rhythm vs. steady beat, practice decoding and rhythm matching using additional worksheets and talk about the importance of gratitude! Great for use all year long and can be used without the books also. Worksheets included can be used and assigned digitally through Google Classroom. Adaptable for grades PreK-3rd grade.
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Classical Music Activities | Fairy Tale Story Bundle ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Back to School Music Fun! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Fairy Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement! Each set includes a Story Guide, Fairy Tale Listening Sheets, and Fairy Tale Drawing Pages.
Bundle Benefits:
★ Full Bundle Features:
159 classical pieces for listening and exploring
318 printable listening activities (two pages per piece)
Low-prep classical music appreciation for all 12 months
Summer-themed music that can be included in send-home packets
Print & play activities for Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, and Winter
Composers range from Baroque to Modern
Engaging activities to include in your sub tubs and plans
Group or independent listening for distance learning
★ Classical Music Themes:
New Year
Valentine's Day
St. Patrick's Day
Spring
Flowers
Trees
4th of July
Earth
Fall/Autumn
Halloween
Winter (festive)
★ Full Bundle Featured Compositions:
August Summer (Ocean & Earth) (10 Selections) – Available Now!
01. The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams, 02. The Earth Prelude, Eiunadi, 03. The Four Seasons, Vivaldi, 04. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy, 05. Water Music, Handel, 06. River Flows in You, Yiruma, 07. Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin, 08. Become Ocean, Adams, 09. A Walk in the Forest, Blech, 10. The Sea, Bridge
September Days (Autumn) (10 Selections) – Available August 8, 2021
01. Our Town, Copland, 02. Autumn Gardens, Rautavaara, 03. String Quartet No. 15, Beethoven, 04. November Woods, Bax, 05. Symphony No. 10, Raff, 06. Comes Autumn Time, Sowerby, 07. The Seasons: Autumn, Glazunov, 08. Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, Wencheng, 09. String Quartet in E Minor, Delius, 10. Violin Concerto No. 14, Barber
Spooky October (Halloween) (19 Selections) – Available August 15, 2021
01. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Bach, 02. Totentanz, Liszt, 03. Mephisto Waltz, Liszt, 04. Aquarium, Saint-Saens, 05. O Fortuna, Orff, 06. Gnomus, Mussorgsky, 07. Night on Bald Mountain, Mussorgsky, 08. Der Vampyr, Marschner, 09. In the Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg, 10. The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dukas, 11. Dance of the Knights, Prokofiev, 12. Danse Macabre, Saint-Saens, 13. Beethoven's Silence, Cortazar, 14. Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven, 15. Piano Quintet in A Minor, Dvorak, 16. Lacrimosa, Mozart, 17. Scarbo, Ravel, 18. Lake in the Moonlight, Tchaikovsky, 19. Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods, Saint-Saëns
Calm November (Thanksgiving) (20 Selections) – Available August 22, 2021
01. Appalachian Spring, Copland, 02. Awakening, Curiale, 03. New England Holidays, Ives, 04. Symphony No. 3, Copland, 05. The Tender Land Suite, Copland, 06. Quiet City, Copland, 07. Green Hills, Alwyn, 08. Song for Harvest Season, Ives, 09. Turkey Trot, Bernstein, 10. Badinerie, Bach, 11. Divertimento, Bernstein, 12. Autumn, (Four Seasons) Vivaldi, 13. Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Haydn, 14. Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Mozart, 15. Kinderszenen, Schumann, 16. Piano Concerto No. 3, Beethoven, 17. Pilgrims, Rorem, 18. English Horn Concerto, Rorem, 19. Autumn Legend, Alwyn, 20. Festival March, Alwyn
Festive December (Winter) (19 Selections) – Available August 29, 2021
01. Carol of the Bells, Leontovych, 02. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tchaikovsky, 03. Four Seasons (Winter,) Vivaldi, 04. Troika, Prokofiev, 05. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Tchaikovsky, 06. The Snow is Dancing, Debussy, 07. Footprints in the Snow, Debussy, 08. Piano Concerto No. 1, Rachmaninoff, 09. Symphony No. 11, Raff, 10. Peter and the Wolf, Prokofiev, 11. Ice Dance, Elfman, 12. Winter Wind, Chopin, 13. Alpine Symphony, Strauss, 14. Sinfonia, Vivaldi, 15. Winterreise, Schubert, 16. Chasse-Neige, Liszt, 17. The Snow Maiden, Rimsky-Korsakov, 18. String Quartet in F Major, Ravel, 19. Sinfonia Antarctic, Williams
Hello, January! (New Year) (13 Selections) – Available September 5, 2021
01. Fantasia on Auld Lang Syne, Ernest Tomlinson, 02. Masquerade Suite, Aram Khachaturian, 03. The Blue Danube, Johann Strauss, 04. Les Patineurs Valse (The Skater's Waltz,) Émile Waldteufel, 05. Trumpet Concerto in E Flat Major, Joseph Haydn, 06. Concerto Grosso in C Major, Arcangelo Corelli, 07. Piano Concerto in G Major, Maurice Ravel, 08. Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity, Gustav Holst, 09. Symphony No. 1 (Winter Dreams,) Tchaikovsky, 10. Waltz in D, Op. 9, No. 3 ("Country Waltz,) Franz Schubert, 11. Suite De Symphonies, No. 1 (Rondeau,) Jean-Joseph Mouret, 12. Brandenburg Concerto, No. 4 in G Major, Johann Sebastian Bach, 13. Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, Johann Sebastian Bach
Sweet February (Valentine's Day) (19 Selections) – Available September 12, 2021
01. Liebesträume No. 3, Liszt, 02. Piano Concerto No. 21, Mozart, 03. Clair De Lune, Debussy, 04. Romeo and Juliet Overture, Tchaikovsky, 05. Violin Romance No. 2, Beethoven, 06. Salut d'Amour, Elgar 07. Piano Concerto No. 2, Rachmaninoff, 08. Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Tchaikovsky, 09. Cavalleria Rusticana (Intermezzo), Mascagni, 10. Fantasia No. 3, Mozart, 11. Symphony No. 9, Schubert, 12. Piano Sonata No. 3, Brahms, 13. Bolero, Ravel, 14. "Moonlight Sonata", Beethoven, 15. The Moldau, Smetana, 16. Serenade, Schubert, 17. Romance in F Minor, Dvorak, 18. Violin Concerto, Mendelssohn, 19. Arabesque No. 1, Debussy
Emerald March (St. Patrick's Day) (10 Selections) – Available September 19, 2021
01. In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty, 02. Londonderry Air, Harty, 03. Symphony No. 3 "Irish," Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, 04. Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field, 05. Piano Concerto No. 3, Field, 06. Symphony in E Major "Irish," Sir Arthur Sullivan, 07. Cello Concerto, Sullivan, 08. Symphony No. 1, Stanford, 09. Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford, 10. Irish Suite, Leroy Anderson
April Sunshine (Spring) (9 Selections) – Available September 26, 2021
01. Where the Lemons Blossom, Strauss (title translations will vary), 02. Symphony No. 1 (Spring,) Schumann, 03. The Four Seasons (Spring,) Vivaldi, 04. Appalachian Spring, Copland, 05. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46, Grieg, 06. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Beethoven, 07. Organ Concerto No. 13 in F major, Handel, 08. Dance of the Birds, Rimsky-Korsakov, 09. Reflections in the Water, Debussy
May Flowers (Flowers) (10 Selections) – Available October 3, 2021
01. Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky, 02. Amarilli Mia Bella, Caccini, 03. Daisies, Rachmaninoff, 04. Five Flower Songs, Britten, 05. Jardins Sous La Pluie, Debussy, 06. The Rose, The Lily, The Dove, The Sun, 07. Waltz of the Cornflowers and Poppies, Glazunov, 08. Heidenröslein, Schubert, 09. Roses from the South, Strauss, 10. The Tale of the Stone Flower, Prokofiev
Woodland June (Trees) (10 Selections) – Available October 10, 2021
01. 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75, Sibelius, 02. The Forest, Glazunov, 03. The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Bax, 04. November Woods, Bax, 05. Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Wagner, 06. Woodland Sketches, Macdowell, 07. The Five Sacred Trees, Williams, 08. The Enchanted Forest, Geminiani, 09. Silent Woods, Dvorak, 10. A Morning in the Woods, Ornstein
Patriotic July (4th of July) (10 Selections) – Available October 17, 2021
01. Hail to the Chief, Sanderson, 02. Lincoln Portrait, Copland, 03. Presidential Polonaise, Sousa, 04. Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin, 05. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa, 06. The Star-Spangled Banner, Smith, 07. The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa, 08. The Invincible Eagle March 09. President's March, Filmore, 10. America the Beautiful, Ward
More Fairy Tale Listening Sets:
The Nutcracker Fairy Tale Story
Classical Fairy Tale Stories
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
Bundle|September Reading Comprehension Passages|Holidays|Multiple Questions
By LessonLink Teacher
This bundle of September Reading Comprehension Passages is a rich and diverse collection designed to educate and engage students through the month of September.
Here’s a brief description of each passage:
Each set is meticulously crafted to ensure it is informative and engaging, promoting critical thinking while improving reading comprehension skills.
Multiple choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys are also included with each passage.
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Bucket Drumming NUMBER ONES Pack! (Top 8 highest selling arrangements)
By Jason Litt
Looks like our store has had some requests for a pack of some top selling hits, and they've been DELIVERED! :)
In this pack, you will receive the Top 8 highest selling arrangements at a 20% discount by purchasing them all together.
Included are the best selling hits:
High Hopes, Panic at the Disco
Believer, Imagine Dragons
Can't Stop the Feeling, Justin Timberlake
Uptown Funk, Bruno Mars
ABC, Jackson Five
Smooth Criminal, Michael Jackson
Happy, Pharrell Williams
Thunder, Imagine Dragons
Terrific for your classroom library, a concert, a special presentation or two!
All songs can be looked up on YouTube or streamed through a service
Let me know if you have any questions :)
Rock'n'Rollin' 2 Drumset Method Book - STUDIO LICENSE
By ZS Music Publishing
The next level in the Rock'n'Rollin' method books! In R'n'R 2, we transition from a simple 3-line staff, to a full 5-line staff. The book focuses on getting students used to reading and playing on the 5-line staff. Other concepts in the book include stickings and rudiments, time signatures, rests, and introduces note and rest names like Quarters, Half's, and Whole's. Color is still used throughout the book to help with the transition on the staff.
The book itself is 100 pages and includes various activities, pages for composition, and a practice tracker in the back. At the end of the book, students may also fill out the Awesomeness Certificate to show they've completed the book!
Please note, this book is licensed for you to make multiple copies for teachers and students. You may duplicate as needed!
Eric Carle Activities: Lesson Extensions for Music Class
By Creating Musical Literature
Using these lesson extensions for the books "'Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,' said the Sloth", "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", and "Does the Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?" teach fast vs. slow, triplets, and rhythm vs. steady beat. Use the extension lesson for "Rooster's Off to See the World", "Dream Snow" and "The Very Lonely Firefly", to introduce and review the so-mi-la and mi-re-do solfege combination. Use lessons for "From Head to Toe" and "Little Cloud" to move and explore shapes in your classroom. Use "The Very Quiet Cricket" to teach steady beat and whisper voice. Finally, use the book "Pancakes, Pancakes" to teach sixteenth note rhythms. Have the children move and play along, and then reinforce their knowledge with additional worksheets. Adaptable for grades PreK-3rd grade. Worksheets can be printed or used digitally.
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BIG Christmas and Winter Classical Music Listening Activity Packets Bundle ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans for December? This BIG Christmas-themed listening activity bundle offers creative music appreciation! You'll find 360 activity pages in this festive collection.
Bundle Benefits:
★ Cozy Christmas Classical Music Listening Activity Bundle
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? These Christmas-themed printable listening sheets offer creative music appreciation for the holidays! There are fourteen pages in each listening pack!
Featured Music:
★ Winter Classical Music Listening Activity Bundle
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? These Winter-themed printable listening sheets offer creative music appreciation! There are fourteen pages in each listening pack!
Featured Music:
★ Christmas Carol Music Listening Activity Bundle for December
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? This Christmas-themed listening activity bundle offers creative music appreciation! No artist or performer is listed in this special edition so you can play any version you like!
NEW! Students use the new "Cookie Rating Guides" to rate their listening experience! Each rating guide features colorful cookies (or black & white,) instead of stars and the listening sheets have five cookies at the bottom to color in. You'll also find "reindeer" added in the animal category.
Featured Music:
What’s Inside:
❄️ You're invited to the Winter Wonderland category! ❄️ Do you want to create lots of festive winter memories with your students this year? You'll find a growing collection of seasonal printables like music, writing, and fun activities for your classroom or homeschool in one shop section - and we're always adding more!
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
"Among Us" themed Music MEGAPack - 8 Activities @ 15% off!
By Jason Litt
In this AMONG US themed MEGAPack, you will get 8 custom games that are ALL ABOUT AMONG US!
Content Covered:
You can check out the individual lesson content by clicking each link below, but buying them all together here you will receive a 15% discount
One "Minor" Imposter ("Among Us" theme chord quality identification)
Meter Imposter ("Among Us" theme Time Signature practice!)
Among Instrument Families
Staff Imposter ("Among Us" themed Treble Clef Staff practice!)
Solfege Imposter ("Among Us" themed solfege lesson!)
Instrument Imposter ("Among Us" theme timbre lesson!)
Rhythm Imposter ("Among Us" theme Aural Theory!)
Among Rhythm ("Among Us" themed Rhythm Practice)
ONLINE Christmas Ukulele Course (Studio/School License)
By ZS Music Publishing
Get your Santa Hat or Angel Wings, grab the Ukulele and get ready to learn some of your favorite Christmas Tunes! The book is split into two different sections. This book is great for students who want to pick up the Ukulele fast, or school teachers who want an easy way to get their classes started on Ukulele.
First, you're taken through quick-read lessons that take you through the different parents of the Ukulele, holding and tuning the Ukulele, reading Chord Diagrams, and and playing 5 Common Chords (C, F, G, G7, Am).
The second part of the book includes 10 familiar Christmas songs:
In the back of the book is a chord chart for you to keep and use for future playing, and a certificate of completion you can fill out and hang on your fridge!
Let us do the teaching for you! Included in this PDF download are links to videos that go along with each lesson and song in the book! The links are listed in the front of the PDF, and in each lesson and song page throughout. The videos are also grouped into a playlist so you can use that instead of relying on the links in the book.
This is a studio/school licensed product, so you may duplicate as needed for your students. You may not share this resource with other schools/studios as this product contains links to video lessons.
Summer Music Activity Packets | SEL Classical Music for June and July ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need engaging classical music activities for the summer? This summer music pack includes 6 full resources for June & July!
Bundle Benefits:
Woodland June Emoji Checkboxes
Incorporate classical music into your spring lessons! The ten classical pieces featured in this set have a tree or forest theme - perfect for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and other nature-inspired themes. Also great for music sub plans or brain breaks!
What's Included:
Emoji Rating Guide (14 emojis to choose from, color and b&w)
Listening Sheets - there are no wrong answers! Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more!
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
Checkbox options:
Time, nature, settings, instruments, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.
The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for:
Drawing/doodling, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
Woodland June, Classical Music Listening
Incorporate classical music into your spring lessons! The ten classical pieces featured in this set have a tree or forest theme - perfect for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and other nature-inspired themes.
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide
Music Rating Guide (students color 1-5 stars or seasonal shapes)
Listening Sheets
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
01. 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75, Sibelius
(When the Rowan Blossoms, The Solitary Pine, The Aspen, The Birch, The Spruce)
02. The Forest, Glazunov
03. The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Bax
04. November Woods, Bax
05. Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Wagner
06. Woodland Sketches, Macdowell
07. The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
08. The Enchanted Forest, Geminiani
09. Silent Woods, Dvorak
10. A Morning in the Woods, Ornstein
Aram Khachaturian Composer Listening Activities
Just print & play! Do you need engaging Aram Khachaturian/Summer/Armenia activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the classical compositions of Aram Khachaturian!
Composer Birthday:
Aram Khachaturian - June 6
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide
Listening Sheets
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Composer Biography Page - fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes!
Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.
Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.
Word Composer Activity - the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their score.
Aram Khachaturian Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
01. Sabre Dance
02. Masquerade
03. Piano Concerto in D Flat Major, Op. 83
04. Cello Concerto in E Minor
05. Spartacus Ballet Suite No. 2
06. Cello Concerto-Rhapsody in D Minor, Op. 99
07. Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
08. Sonatina in C Minor
Patriotic July, Classical Music Emoji Checkboxes
Just Print and Play! This set of listening sheets is inspired by the various state holidays that commemorate the birthday of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson - and also as a 4th of July and other American-themed occasions! Also great for music sub plans or brain breaks!
You can also view another style of listening sheets here: Patriotic July
What's Included:
Emoji Rating Guide (14 emojis to choose from, color and b&w)
Listening Sheets - there are no wrong answers! Students can use the checkboxes to note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more!
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
Checkbox options:
Time, nature, settings, instruments, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.
The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for:
Drawing/doodling, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
Patriotic July, Classical Music Listening
Just Print & Play! This set of listening sheets is inspired by the various state holidays that commemorate the birthday of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson - and also as a 4th of July and other American-themed occasions!
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide
Music Rating Guide (students color 1-5 stars or seasonal shapes)
Listening Sheets
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
01. Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
02. Lincoln Portrait, Copland
03. Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
04. Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
05. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
06. The Star Spangled Banner, Smith
07. The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
08. The Invincible Eagle March
09. President's March, Filmore
10. America the Beautiful, Ward
Gustav Mahler Composer Activities
Just print & play! Do you need engaging Gustav Mahler activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the classical compositions of Gustav Mahler!
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - The classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
BEGINNING Bucket Drumming SUPERMegaPack! (20 Arrangements 20% off!)
By Jason Litt
Everything you need for your Beginning Bucket Drummers are going to be in this SUPER MegaPack with 20 arrangements guaranteed to fit in right with your kids featuring music from all different genres -- AND at 20% off, it's the gift that keeps on giving right through your semester, or even your whole year!
In this pack, you will have 20 arrangements for you to perform, sight read, analyze, or do whatever you wish with it. All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish), and the X notation (with a down stem) are played as stick clicks above their head (or you could apply it to a tambourine or other auxiliary instrument)
For arrangements that have an "X notation that is stacked with quarter notes, they are played as shots (think like a marching band snare drum -- playing the drum and stick simultaneously as a rimshot or on top of each other -- whatever will you get you the best accent!)
Here's the hit list for this pack:
Ukulele Chord Crash Course (Studio License)
By ZS Music Publishing
Pick up your copy of the Ukulele Chord Crash Course and get to playing asap! The book is split into two different sections. This book is great for students who want to pick up the Ukulele fast, or school teachers who want an easy way to get their classes started on Ukulele.
First, you're taken through quick-read lessons that take you through the different parents of the Ukulele, holding and tuning the Ukulele, reading Chord Diagrams, and and playing 5 Common Chords (C, F, G, G7, Am).
The second part of the book includes 20 familiar folk songs and nursery rhymes kids know such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb", "Twinkle Little Star", "Danny Boy", and more! In the back of the book is a chord chart for you to keep and use for future playing, and a certificate of completion you can fill out and hang on your fridge!
Video lessons for this course are coming soon: Visit seckmanmusic.com/vma for more information.
Note, this is licensed for studio/school use, so you may make duplications as needed.
Classical Music Activities | Romantic Composer Bundle with 70 Bonus Posters
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging music activities about Romantic period composers? Each composer/musician pack includes listening sheets, a research activity page, and more! Also great for sub plans.
Bundle Benefits:
Each product includes:
Johannes Brahms Listening Sheets
Clara Schumann Listening Sheets
Franz Liszt Listening Sheets
Frédéric Chopin Listening Sheets
Claude Debussy Listening Sheets
Gustav Mahler Listening Sheets
+ BONUS FILE
This bundle has you covered with engaging listening activities, but what about visual learning? Grab this pack of 70 Composer Fact Sheet Posters as a free bonus! These calming rainbow-themed posters can also work as handouts, or resize them in your print settings for colorful flashcards.
By Jason Litt
An all original program with Music and Lyrics by Jason Litt, "Black Flyday" is a rollicking and rocking show terrific for your winter chorus musical! Grades 3-6 Plot summary: The day after Thanksgiving “Black Friday”, is typically known as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Department stores slash prices to mind-boggling low levels as shoppers battle their way through crowds to get items in their hands before many of their fellow shopping compatriots. We follow the story of Shannon, a business magnate who travels for her profession and is compelled to wait in line to purchase the brand new gaming system, The Flexdrive 2000. She plans to present this gift to her two children as she flies home after the Thanksgiving holiday. After unexpectedly waiting in the checkout line longer than she anticipates, she realizes that she missed her flight home – and that’s when the story begins take on a b-plot of its own. Shannon, along with other supporting coworkers, acquaintances, and a South California beach bum, are forced to make choices that will directly impact the holiday shopping season, and more importantly, time spent with their families. Join us in a hip-hop, non-stop adventure through the post- Thanksgiving merchandise frenzy in ”Black Flyday” The musical is 25 minutes in duration and features 6 movements in various musical genres. An acting cast packet and script is included. If you're interested more in this musical and would like some samples before purchasing, please feel free to email me at jasonlitt@gmail.com. If you have any questions about staging, directives, or other concerns, please feel free to contact me and I'll show you the ropes. Enjoy "Black Flyday!"
ONLINE Christmas Ukulele Course (Single-Use License)
By ZS Music Publishing
Get your Santa Hat or Angel Wings, grab the Ukulele and get ready to learn some of your favorite Christmas Tunes! The book is split into two different sections. This book is great for students who want to pick up the Ukulele fast, or school teachers who want an easy way to get their classes started on Ukulele.
First, you're taken through quick-read lessons that take you through the different parents of the Ukulele, holding and tuning the Ukulele, reading Chord Diagrams, and and playing 5 Common Chords (C, F, G, G7, Am).
The second part of the book includes 10 familiar Christmas songs:
In the back of the book is a chord chart for you to keep and use for future playing, and a certificate of completion you can fill out and hang on your fridge!
Let us do the teaching for you! Included in this PDF download are links to videos that go along with each lesson and song in the book! The links are listed in the front of the PDF, and in each lesson and song page throughout. The videos are also grouped into a playlist so you can use that instead of relying on the links in the book.
Note, this is a single-user license only. Duplication is Prohibited.