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As I child, I took
piano lessons. forever it seemed. My teacher was a nun who
had arthritis. I lost all sympathy when she didn't conceal
her deep disappointment of my failing my music theory test
at age 12. I was her first student to have failed, as she
drilled in my musical soul. However, my perseverance gave me
a high honour pass mark the next year (no thanks to her....
my ear matured :) ) After practicing after school for 6
years or so, and passing my Grade 8 Piano and Theory 2, I
decided to hang my not-so promising career up. When I was
15, I travelled with a guitar case in a bus to my lessons. I
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Music National Music Foundation Lessons Also, see Music Notes below for lessons and information on the composers and on musical instruments, from ThinkQuest. Music Notes Instruments, reading music, history of music, and more. PRINTABLE STAFF PAPER: Music teachers take note (groan); here are free printable staff papers to print out. Carolina Classical Connection A great index of classical music sites. Find links to MIDI files, historical music sites, genre and theory based sites. The Classical Music Virtual Library From Georgetown Prep School, biographical information on all composers, as well as info on artists, orchestras, and operas. Reviews, broadcast schedules for opera, and BBC links. History of Singing Divided into subcategories, e.g. Antiquity to 1590, etc.It is called A Brief History of Singing; I did not find it so brief, but I suppose it depends on your reference. Interesting reading, with terms and definitions at the end of each section. Online List of Music Magazines Music Net And Online Guide to Music Education, with an interactive music education encyclopedia, tips for teachers, contests and games. General Music Lessons Sets of general lessons in music (melody, tone, variations, etc.) for both elementary and middle school use. Piano Lessons This site provides a free beginner's piano course online, step-by-step instructions, with audio. Kodaly Philosophy & Lessons Explains the philosophy and objectives of the Kodaly method of teaching music, and the lessons for K,1,2,& 3 levels. (Yr 1 to 4 in NZ) For kids: Mr. Note's Gameland: Music games and musical notation puzzles for kids. Some basic knowledge of musical terms is requiredto play. Waikato University Music Dept. in New Zealand |
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Most of the links
below are from Classroom Flyer: Sponsored by
The
Learning Company's School Division
Art Art Edge An index of curriculum, lessons, and activities for elementary art education. These lessons have been aligned with national standards, and can be browsed via that index. Truly a worthwhile resource here. A LEAF CONCERT: Using color theory and leaf prints, students will also realize that their paintings can feel musical as well -- this project will have their leaf prints dancing. The Art Teacher A Question & Answer site for art teachers, with "1000's of art lessons, tutorials, and activities". Arts Workshop -- lights, puppets, action l Very cool site -- students will create their own characters, story, set, music, and choreography. They will create their own multimedia puppet show, and if they wish, can submit it to the collection of student puppet show projects on the web. Click on Teacher Tips to get great suggestions for creating the story, with protagonist, antagonist, creating sets, a three act story, etc. Altogether, you will have taught, step-by-step, all the elements of a dramatic production -- and all done for an online presentation. Vision Works Vision Works presents a world of illusions here. A very cool site, with 3-D illusions, illusion puzzles, scientific explanations, and interactive demonstrations. The Sistine Chapel One of the most amazing virtual tours on the web. The Magic School Bus Art Gallery An online gallery of children's art. Your students may submit their own art for viewing. Elementary Art Lessons Over 50 separate lessons here for elementary level students, submitted by teachers. Many lessons introduce the students to great works of art, the artist, and their styles. See, for example, Van Gogh Cypresses, or face painting a la Matisse. Art Activities A large collection of art activities and lessons for use both at school and at home, from Houghton-Mifflin. Click on Art, and the appropriate grade level, from K-8. Art History Lessons For Kids Learn about line, color, space, and shape by being an art detective and following the clues. Museum field trip at the end. Explore Art Lessons So far, 12 detailed, well-organized, and comprehensive art lessons, with an artist of the week, site of the week, and projects; by Connie Powers. Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers Grade Level: K-6 Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers, provided by UK teacher Mark Warner, is brimming with tons of great ideas to use in primary/elementary classrooms! |
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