Konnie Saliba gives practical, step-by-step processes for introducing and exploring the elements of music with the Orff methodology in this invaluable resource, perfect for the classroom music teacher or music education student. What better way to teach about rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and timbre than by playing, singing, and dancing? Complete with classical music listening suggestions, this book is sure to enhance your program and take your teaching to the next level.

A step-by-step exploration of the three musical elements – rhythm, melody, and harmony – according to the Orff method.

(Schott). Seven master teachers share their classroom expertise and insights and more than 100 lesson suggestions are included that highlight musical elements and encourage self-expression. A CD of listening examples from a variety of historical periods and cultural contexts is also included.

Grades 26 Get your students singing and playing with this suite of six songs featuring unison, two-part and three-part singing, speech ostinati, instrumental accompaniments, poetry, interpretive signing, recorder playing, and movement that celebrates the elements of nature. Present the entire suite in your next performance, or use each song on its own.

(Schott). This book is intended for those who want detailed, practical assistance in how and why to use Orff techniques and materials in the classroom. Goals are outlined and the best ways to achieve them are explored, but the principal focus is on the arrangement of the curriculum in a logical sequence. Such a structure provides a reasonable progression from simple to more complex objectives not only from day to day but from year to year. Structured learning need not be the enemy of improvisation but rather the best way to provide students with the tools they need to improvise. The book contains an introduction to the development of Orff-Schulwerk and a discussion of the distinguishing features of this approach. Chapter Two introduces the activities children use in their music-making. The teaching procedure that structures those activities is taken up in Chapter Three while Chapter Four explains the vocabulary and accompaniment theory essential to the Orff teacher. Part Two applies these elements in a sequential curriculum designed for Grades One through Five. Especially important in each chapter is the inclusion of supporting activities designed to aid in teaching the various skills and concepts.

Using the Orff-Schulwerk approach, this book presents an overview of how to teach the elements of music -- rhythm, melody, timbre, and movement. This book explores features unique to the Orff-Schulwerk approach -- pitched and nonpitched percussion instruments, ostinato, bordun, improvisation, and elemental musical forms. Presenting all material in a lesson-plan format, this volume provides varied ways to approach movement -- games, structured movement, and creative movement. Elementary school music teachers.

These fully processed lessons use the Orff-Schulwerk approach to demonstrate the elements of music, focusing on rhythm, melody, tone color, texture, and form. Clear goals and skill objectives make each lesson easy to implement, and extensions and classroom tips help them to live beyond one class session.

"The mayor of the noisy city of La Paz institutes new laws forbidding all singing, but a brave little rooster decides he must sing, despite the progressively severe punishments he receives for continuing to crow"--

It's time to travel the world! Sing, dance, and play with children of other cultures.

Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly. Also included are rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale exercises, and 11 full band arrangements among the first two books. Book 3 includes progressive technical, rhythmic studies and chorales in all 12 major and minor keys. Also included are lip slur exercises for increasing brass instrument range and flexibility. Accent on Achievement meets and exceeds the USA National Standards for music education, grades five through eight.