$10 - $20 Music Composition Resources

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Just print & play! Do you need fun and engaging activities for your Carnival of the Animals unit? This bundle includes six listening and activity packs!

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You'll have everything you need for a month of classical music appreciation with 100+ listening activities in this activity vault. You will also receive periodic updates for this resource for free! Keep an eye on your "My Purchases" tab for update notifications.

Bundle Benefits:

• Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
• Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
• Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
• Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
• Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
• No musical training is required - just print and play!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of The Carnival of the Animals
• compare and contrast which instruments represent animal sounds and behavior
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Carnival of the Animals Listening Activities

Introduce students to the music of The Carnival of the Animals! From the magical notes of "Aquarium" to the soothing strings of "The Swan," Saint-Saëns "The Carnival of the Animals" is a wondrous musical journey.

What's Included:

1-page Resource Guide

Word Composer

Composer Rating Sheet

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide

Listening Sheets

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Listening Sheets Include (two pages per piece:)

01. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion

02. Hens and Roosters

03. Wild Donkeys Swift Animals

04. Tortoises

05. The Elephant

06. Kangaroos

07. Aquarium

08. Characters with Long Ears

09. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods

10. Aviary

11. Pianists

12. Fossils

13. The Swan

14. Finale

Carnival of the Animals Music Note Matching

This music note matching activity reviews & strengthens treble and bass note skills. Cut and laminate for extended use. Cards feature Carnival of the Animals and bright, colorful backgrounds!

*An additional set of posters & cards are included without background graphics.

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

Carnival of the Animals Drawing/Journal Pages

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? These NEW drawing/journal sheets feature Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns! Students can draw or write notes/stories while listening to each piece.

Printable Listening Sheets Include:

1. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
2. Hens and Roosters
3. Wild Donkeys Swift Animals
4. Tortoises
5. The Elephant
6. Kangaroos
7. Aquarium
8. Characters with Long Ears
9. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods
10. Aviary
11. Pianists
12. Fossils
13. The Swan
14. Finale

Carnival of the Animals Research Sheets

Students research each animal and record their habitat, diet, and more! Also includes a space to draw a scene with each animal.

Animal Research Sheets Include:

1. Lion
2. Rooster
3. Donkey
4. Tortoise
5. Elephant
6. Kangaroo
7. Fish
8. Cuckoo Bird
9. Bird
10. Swan

Carnival of the Animals Blank Sheet Music

Do you need fun and engaging Halloween music activities? Designed with the youngest composers in mind - these blank manuscript pages allow students to compose their own pieces! Draw the music notes or use small stickers to piece together a classical composition. Treble & bass clef tracing sheets are also included.

Carnival of the Animals Listening Sheets

Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!

Printable Listening Sheets Include:

1. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
2. Hens and Roosters
3. Wild Donkeys Swift Animals
4. Tortoises
5. The Elephant
6. Kangaroos
7. Aquarium
8. Characters with Long Ears
9. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods
10. Aviary
11. Pianists
12. Fossils
13. The Swan
14. Finale

Got Rhythm Sticks and that's all you got? Keep your kids busy from 2nd to 5th grade (and even older!) with Rhythm Sticks 6pack, an assortment of Rhythm Stick Read-a-longs!

In these resources, you will see the entire arrangements structured across multiple slides in coded colors with the corresponding repeats. There will be eight boxes that hold each beat along with one of three action icons.

• Sticks - Click your sticks together
• Quarter Note - Hit your sticks on the ground (or chair or desk or lightly on your lap)
• Eighth Notes (if applicable) - Hit your sticks on the ground (or chair or desk or lightly on your lap)
• Quarter Rest - Rest

Teach the entire thing line by line through a rote method and play through at the end!

Introducing the Rock'n'Rollin' Level 4, the next level in the Rock'n'Rollin' method books! In R'N'R 4, we include topics such as repeats and rimshot reviews, accents, Pianissimo and Fortissimo dynamics, open and closed Hi-Hats, Single 8th Notes and Rests, 8th Note Triplets, and more!

The book itself is 100 pages and includes 20 Rock'N'Rhythm pages, practice trackers, and a graduation certificate at the end! Most activity pages have been moved to the Rock'N'Rollin' Encore Level 4 book, which will be out soon.

Be on the lookout for the upcoming Rock'N'Rollin' Encore 4 book!

Please note, this book is licensed for single-student use only and duplication is prohibited. If you would like the opportunity to make multiple copies, please purchase our studio license.

Catalog: DPM-RR4B-NSU

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Product Description: Accelerated Piano Adventures Book 2: Comprehensive Student Guide & Vocabulary Review
Elevate your group piano lessons with our meticulously crafted guide for Accelerated Piano Adventures Book 2. This product is designed to provide your students with clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure their success while keeping the learning process engaging and manageable.
What’s Included:

• Unit-by-Unit Student Instructions: Each unit in this guide outlines precisely what students need to do to grasp key concepts, making it easier for them to follow along and stay on track.
• Vocabulary and Review Pages: At the end of each unit, students will find vocabulary and review pages to reinforce their understanding and ensure they retain the important terms and concepts.
• Unit Cover Pages: I have found that what works best for me and my students is to organize the papers in separate binders based on units. I use these binder covers provided to make it clear to students where they can find their correct papers.

Essential Books: To maximize the effectiveness of this guide, you will need the

following books:

• Theory Book
• Performance Book
• Sight Reading Book
• Lesson Book

These books provide a comprehensive approach to piano instruction, and our guide complements them by focusing on core concepts without overwhelming students. For additional support, you can draw on the extensive resources found in these books.
Supplemental Materials: For added motivation and variety, we recommend having popular repertoire and Christmas books on hand. These resources can offer students a refreshing break and keep them inspired throughout their learning journey.
Classroom Tips: In my classroom, I use a progress tracking poster where students place a sticker for every unit they complete. This visual aid motivates them to advance at their own pace. Each time they complete a portion, they receive a stamp as a symbol of their achievement. This system has proven incredibly effective in helping students progress at their own speed, ensuring they gain mastery without feeling rushed.
Note: While this guide does not cover every aspect of the supplementary books, it provides a solid foundation for understanding the key concepts. For students needing extra help, the additional materials in the listed books will offer further practice and support.
This Accelerated Piano Adventures Book 2 guide is the perfect tool for group piano classes, combining structured guidance with flexibility to accommodate each student's unique learning pace.

Learning to read music can have many benefits for students. These colorful music note-matching cards and posters are easy to set up and fun to use! Note-matching games are a great activity for both individual and group learning. They are easy to set up and can be adapted to different skill levels, making them suitable for learners of all ages.

Learning Objectives

• Memorization and understanding of each music note
• Improved memory and concentration
• Increased creative thinking and problem-solving
• Greater appreciation of music as an art form
• Comprehension of music notes and how they work together
• Increased knowledge of the musical structure and theory

What's Included

This activity pack includes four sets of full-color and white background posters, matching cards, and full-page posters for learning and checking answers. Great for centers! Simply print the cards and posters, cut out the note cards, and laminate for durability. Students match the note with the correct letter card. This is a great activity for reinforcing note names.

Themes Included:

• Flamingo Matching
• Turtle Matching
• Jellyfish Matching
• Bear Matching

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

► 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!

Looking for a load of Boomwhacker resources for your percussion kids? Look no further to keep all of your kids engaged through this semester and next!

In this WHACKY PACK, you will receive 8 resources of the most popular Boomwhacker themed lessons on Mr. Litt's Music Room TeachShare at a 15% discount when bought all together here...

• Here Comes the Boom (5 compositions)
• Here Comes the Boom AGAIN (5 follow-up compositions)
• BOOM -- it's a MYSTERY (Name that Tune with Boomwhackers)
• Boomin' Whackin' fun ain't Lackin (10 original compositions for boomwhackers)
• Boom along Songs (simple compositions for primary kids)
• Boom Oops Boom! (poison pattern/poison rhythm game)
• Boom it up Dynamically (working with forte and piano)
• Boomwhacker Warmups (18 8-beat warmups)

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 2, students write 36 short songs through given sets of notes on the Treble Staff  which leads up to learning 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final two songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.   

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You dont need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

Click here to Grab Book 1!

Click here to grab the TALL Book 1!

Click here to grab the smaller Book 2!

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated! Happy Composing!

Accelerate your students' music theory skills with the Music Theory Speed Tests Bundle! This comprehensive collection of speed tests is designed to reinforce essential music theory concepts, helping students improve their speed, accuracy, and confidence in identifying key elements of music notation.

What’s Included:

1. Note Naming Speed Tests:

• Treble Clef and Bass Clef note identification.
• Students quickly name notes on the staff, building fluency in reading music.

1. Intervals Speed Tests:

• Two levels of difficulty: Interval Number and Interval Number with Quality.
• Covers all intervals from Perfect Unison to Perfect Octave.

1. Rhythm Note Duration Speed Tests:

• Two types: Single Note Duration and Combined Note Duration.
• Students identify and calculate the beats for notes and rests, including quarter, eighth, half, dotted half, and whole notes and their corresponding rests.

1. Key Signature Identification Speed Tests:

• Covers both Major and Minor key signatures.
• Students quickly identify key signatures, reinforcing their understanding of scales and tonality.

Bonus:

• Answer Keys Included for All Tests: Each speed test comes with a comprehensive answer key, making it easy to check students' work and provide immediate feedback.

How It Works:

• Engaging Practice: These speed tests are perfect for quick drills, timed quizzes, or competitive games, making music theory practice fun and dynamic.
• Comprehensive Coverage: This bundle covers a wide range of music theory topics, ensuring that students develop a well-rounded understanding of essential concepts.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for classroom activities, private lessons, or at-home practice, with tests that can be used as warm-ups, assessments, or challenges.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Builds Speed & Accuracy: Designed to help students quickly and accurately identify notes, intervals, rhythms, and key signatures—essential skills for any musician.
• Simple & Effective: Easy to integrate into any music curriculum, with clear instructions and a focus on critical theory concepts.
• Versatile Resource: Suitable for students at various levels, from beginners to more advanced learners who need a quick refresher or extra practice.

Perfect for:

• Music Classrooms: A great tool for reinforcing music theory skills in a group setting, encouraging friendly competition and rapid learning.
• Private Lessons: Use these speed tests as a quick warm-up or challenge to keep students engaged and focused.
• At-Home Practice: Parents can use these resources to support their child's music education in a fun and interactive way.

With the Music Theory Speed Tests Bundle, you’ll have everything you need to help your students master the fundamentals of music theory. The included answer keys ensure that grading is quick and easy, allowing you to focus on helping your students excel. Add this bundle to your teaching toolkit and watch your students' skills soar!

Looking for a load of 2022 repertoire (that's clean!) for your bucket drums? Look no further to keep all of your kids drumming throughout the year!

In this megapack, you will receive 8 custom arrangements of the most recent popular music from the leading artists at a 20% discount when bought all together here...

All music can be found on YouTube (or Amazon music, Apple Music, Pandora, etc) as the accompaniment tracks and played in the background.

You can preview the music in the store by browsing through the bucket drumming arrangements (most are designed for upper elementary, middle, and can easily be played by high schoolers)

Have a great time with this!

For notation:

• All regular notation is to be played on the buckets (or drums, or ground, however you wish),

• The X notation that is stacked with quarter notes 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!)

• 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)

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 single student use only and duplication is prohibited. If you would like the opportunity to make multiple copies, please purchase our studio license.

Product Description: Accelerated Piano Adventures Book 1: Comprehensive Student Guide & Vocabulary Review
Elevate your group piano lessons with our meticulously crafted guide for Accelerated Piano Adventures Book 1. This product is designed to provide your students with clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure their success while keeping the learning process engaging and manageable.
What’s Included:

• Unit-by-Unit Student Instructions: Each unit in this guide outlines precisely what students need to do to grasp key concepts, making it easier for them to follow along and stay on track.
• Vocabulary and Review Pages: At the end of each unit, students will find vocabulary and review pages to reinforce their understanding and ensure they retain the important terms and concepts.
• Unit Cover Pages: I have found that what works best for me and my students is to organize the papers in separate binders based on units. I use these binder covers provided to make it clear to students where they can find their correct papers.

Essential Books: To maximize the effectiveness of this guide, you will need the

following books:

• Theory Book
• Performance Book
• Sight Reading Book
• Lesson Book

These books provide a comprehensive approach to piano instruction, and our guide complements them by focusing on core concepts without overwhelming students. For additional support, you can draw on the extensive resources found in these books.
Supplemental Materials: For added motivation and variety, we recommend having popular repertoire and Christmas books on hand. These resources can offer students a refreshing break and keep them inspired throughout their learning journey.
Classroom Tips: In my classroom, I use a progress tracking poster where students place a sticker for every unit they complete. This visual aid motivates them to advance at their own pace. Each time they complete a portion, they receive a stamp as a symbol of their achievement. This system has proven incredibly effective in helping students progress at their own speed, ensuring they gain mastery without feeling rushed.
Note: While this guide does not cover every aspect of the supplementary books, it provides a solid foundation for understanding the key concepts. For students needing extra help, the additional materials in the listed books will offer further practice and support.
This Accelerated Piano Adventures Book 1 guide is the perfect tool for group piano classes, combining structured guidance with flexibility to accommodate each student's unique learning pace.

The Video Game Bucket Drumming Bundle includes 9 Bucket Drumming arrangements all at 15% off!

Youtube links and mp3s can be found on the individual pages -- your kids will LOVE this, and at 15% off here when it's all purchased together, it's a win-win!

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In the Alto Clef, students write 36 short songs through given sets of notes on the Bass Staff which leads up to learning 5-note scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final two songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.   

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

In this edition, Quarter Note is replaced with "Crochet" to reflect terminology used around the world.

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You dont need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated! Happy Composing!

In TOTALLY TUBANOS, you will receive 6 great tubano arrangements you can do with your Tubano drums @ 20% OFF when purchased all together! For all arrangements, here are some notes about the drumming:

The notation on the first space F is a bass (middle of the drum) and the notation on the third space C is a tone (four fingers near the rim of the drum, pitched a bit higher)

At the end, wrap it up and put on a show! Want to layer it?

• Have tambourines or shakers play on specified beats (try 2 and 4)
• Have shakers play 16th notes all the way throughout or in specific sections
• Have half the class play 1st and 3rd measures, the other half play 2nd and 4th measures
• Do it in a round! :)

Use this in class, a concert, a parent showcase, admin, faculty and staff, whatever you wish!

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 1, students write 38 short songs through given sets of notes on the Piano which leads up to learning 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and A and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in boxes, which represent beats. Boxes come in sets of 8, 16, and 24 as to give them a good variety of lengths and to prevent overwhelm. 

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You dont need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

Click here to buy the smaller Book 1 version!

Click here to buy Book 2!

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated! Happy Composing!

Looking to get back into the swing of things or begin with simple percussion techniques? Try out some of our BODY Percussion in the VARIETYPack, 7 full resources full of warmups, techniques, and songs as well!

Included are

• Body Jam 16 - Sight Reading Body Percussion with multi layered sections great for splitting A, B, C, and D groups
• Body Percussion Warmups - multiple slides of warmups to get your kids started off right
• ABC, The Jackson Five (Body Percussion Arrangement)
• Believer, Imagine Dragons (Body Percussion Arrangement)
• Dynamite, BTS (Body Percussion Arrangement)
• Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (Body Percussion Arrangement)
• Thunder, Imagine Dragons (Body Percussion Arrangement)

The next level in the Rock'n'Rollin' method books! In R'N'R 3, we continue in the 5-line staff and in all black and white pages! The book focuses on getting students used to reading and playing on the 5-line staff. Concepts included in the book are: 8th-note bass drum rhythms, 16th notes, Dotted Quarter Notes, Mezzo Dynamics, 6/8 time signature, and more!

The book itself is 100 pages and includes 20 Rock'N'Rhythm pages, practice trackers, and a graduation certificate at the end! The activities pages have been moved to the Rock'N'Rollin' Encore Level 3 book, which will be out soon.

Be on the lookout for the upcoming Rock'N'Rollin' Encore 3 book, and the Rock'N'Rollin Level 4 book later on!

Please note, this book is licensed for single-student use only and duplication is prohibited. If you would like the opportunity to make multiple copies, please purchase our studio license.

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 4, students write 88 short songs through given sets of notes on the Grand Staff which leads up to playing 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final four songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

This International Edition features the use of “Crotchet” in place of “Quarter Notes” and “Minim” in place of “Half Notes.”

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated! Happy Composing!

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In Book 3, students write 36 short songs through given sets of notes on the Bass Staff which leads up to learning 5-finger scales of C and G Major, and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in 4 measures using 4/4 and 3/4 times. The final two songs are blank 8 measure songs for students to write “longer” pieces.   

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

The difference from the other version is this book is ready to print and go! You dont need to worry about chopping pages or binding. You can also just print individual pages for students to complete on their own, or even for exit tickets!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated! Happy Composing!

Get your students composing quicker than you can say "Compose"!

Through the MINI MUSIC books, students are introduced to various concepts through composition. In the Ukulele Book, students write 42 short songs through given sets of notes on the Ukulele fretboard which leads up to learning 5-note scales of C and G Major, and A and D Minor. This book is set up for students to write out notes in boxes, which represent beats. Boxes come in sets of 8, 16, and 24 as to give them a good variety of lengths and to prevent overwhelm. 

There is also a good mix of titled and untitled songs. Most all songs give students prompts to give them inspiration before writing, and some include a blank title for students to come up with their own. Creativity is the goal here, and students should enjoy the composing process. This book gives students a chance to do so, in small chunks so you can fit them in lessons!

This product is licensed for duplication. You may make copies as needed! You may not share this product with others, but please encourage your colleagues to buy a license so they can use it as well!

Your support of a small, local business is greatly appreciated! Happy Composing!