The Story of the Orchestra Book & CD

Join "Orchestra Bob" as he gives youngsters a fun-filled introduction to classical music. Moving from the Baroque to the modern era, Bob highlights key composers from Vivaldi to Bernstein, including influences and interesting tidbits. He then "shows and tells" the history and idiosyncrasies of the instruments of the orchestra. Features whimsical illustrations throughout and a companion CD that provides listen-while-you-learn musical examples. Ages 9 to 12. 96 pages, hardcover from Workman.

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Essentials of Music Theory, Books 1-3,

This is the complete set of workbooks 1,2, and 3 of The Essentials of Music Theory course. Each book contains 40 pages, with six units. A unit consists of four or five pages of instructional material (including written exercises), an Ear Training page and a Review page. Each new term is capitalized the first time it is introduced and will also be listed in the Glossary & Index of Terms and Symbols (along with the page number) at the end of each book. As the Glossary only contains terms introduced within the book, it is a complete listing of subjects included. The twenty-five lessons in this book cover: Staff, Notes and Pitches; Treble and Bass Clefs; Grand Staff and Ledger Lines; Note Values; Measure, Bar Line and Double Bar; Basic Time Signatures; Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes and Rests; Dotted Half Note and Dotted Quarter Note; Ties and Slurs; Repeat Sign, 1st and 2nd Endings; Eighth Notes and Rests; Dynamic Signs, Tempo Marks & Articulation; D.C., D.S, Coda and Fine; Flats, Sharps, Naturals; Whole and Half Steps, Enharmonic Notes. This is the student workbook only.

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Essential Dictionary of Music

Bach to Zappa, Banjo to Xylophone, this handy dictionary features definitions and pronunciations of musical terms; composer biographies; sections on music theory, notation, and transposition; instrument listings; and more. 336 pages, softcover from Alfred.

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Meet the Great Composers Book 1 & CD

June Montgomery and Maurice Hinson, both respected authors, clinicians and teachers, have combined forces to explore the stories of 17 composers who have enriched our lives with their beautiful music. These 17 units have been designed to give students an appreciation and understanding of the composers whose music they play. Each unit includes several features including important facts about the composer, the story of the composer's life, an interesting essay about the composer's music or about the time in which the composer lived, a fun activity sheet that reinforces what the student has learned, and a suggested listening section. Kits 1 & 2 also available from Christian Book.

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Kingfisher Young Peoples Book of Music

Music is a universal language---are your kids fluent? From notes and notation to the styles of nations; ancient shofars to electric guitars, this attention-grabbing resource explores all that's instrumental in the world of music. Richly illustrated with over 200 photographs and drawings, it offers special features on composers, concert halls, musicals, and more. Includes timelines of significant dates and events, an index, and a glossary. 127 pages, softcover.

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Making Music

From constructing to conducting, this remarkable book makes instruments and music accessible! Your kids'll craft their own instruments---including the guiro, glass harmonica, African thumb piano, jingling Johnny, tongue drums, rainstick, and others---from everyday household items. Children will also receive music lessons about rhythm, conducting, and making beautiful sounds. Ages 10 and up. 96 pages, softcover from Storey Kids.

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Music 5, Student Text

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Music 5, Student Worktext

Music 5 Student Worktext accompanies the textbook for Music 5. This worktext outlines guides to good listening, notation knowledge, chapter checks, narration for a stage program entitled "A Tour of the Americas," and music manuscript paper.

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Music 5, Teacher's Edition

Music 5 Teacher's Edition contains an introduction that outlines the philosophy behind the Bob Jones Music for Christian School curriculum, learning music and using the curriculum, a look at lesson layout, and conceptual development in the curriculum. Includes 32 lesson plans and resource materials such as Chapter Checks, a full stage program entitled "A Tour of the Americas," How to Teach a Song, fingering and chord charts and a glossary of musical terms.

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Music 5, Teacher's Help Cassette

Teacher's Help Cassettes contain demonstration of all the examples in the teacher's edition that require music-reading skills.

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