Middle School General Music : The Best Part of Your Day

Middle School General Music is a guidebook for music teachers trying to navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of teaching middle school general music. Written by an in-service teacher, this publication contains strategies and lessons that have been tested and refined in the 'real world' of a public school music classroom. Organized according to the nine National Standards for Music Education, each chapter presents tips and lessons for helping middle school students meet high standards in their understanding of music. Ideas include a Music Critics Unit, composition projects, rhythm games, and tips for encouraging students to sing with enthusiasm. Also contained in the book is a rationale for the inclusion of general music courses in the middle school program, and tips for working with young adolescents. A list of suggested resources is included. For middle school general music teachers looking to create a program that is viable, participatory, and motivating to adolescents, this publication is a useful tool.--Diane Persellin, editor, General Music Today; professor of music education, Trinity University Middle School General Music is a guidebook for music teachers trying to navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of teaching middle school general music. Written by an in-service teacher, this publication contains strategies and lessons that have been tested and refined in the 'real world' of a public school music classroom. Middle School General Music is a guidebook for music teachers trying to navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of teaching middle school general music. Written by an in-service teacher, this publication contains strategies and lessons that have been tested and refined in the 'real world' of a public school music classroom. Organized according to the nine National Standards for Music Education, each chapter presents tips and lessons for helping middle school students meet high standards in their understanding of music. Ideas include a Music Critics Unit, composition projects, rhythm games, and tips for encouraging students to sing with enthusiasm. Also contained in the book is a rationale for the inclusion of general music courses in the middle school program, and tips for working with young adolescents. A list of suggested resources is included. For middle school general music teachers looking to create a program that is viable, participatory, and motivating to adolescents, this publication is a useful tool "Create a viable, participatory program that will motivate your students and have them singing with enthusiasm with Middle School General Music: The Best Part of Your Day. A welcome guidebook for music teachers trying to navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of middle school general music, it offers strategies and lessons that have been tested and refined in the music classroom." "Following the nine National Standards for Music Education, each chapter is full of tips and lessons to help middle schoolers meet high standards in their understanding of music. From a music critics unit to composition projects and rhythm games, you'll find plenty of tips for working with young adolescents. A chapter full of suggested resources steers you to materials appropriate for middle-level students. Bolster your program with the discussion on why general music is so vital in middle school. If your music classes feel like the perfect storm, let Elizabeth McAnally make them the best part of your day."--Jacket Contents......Page 4 Preface......Page 6 INTRODUCTION. Why Middle SchoolGeneral Music?......Page 8 CHAPTER 1. National Standard 1......Page 15 CHAPTER 2. National Standard 2......Page 21 CHAPTER 3. National Standard 3......Page 29 CHAPTER 4. National Standard 4......Page 37 CHAPTER 5. National Standard 5......Page 49 CHAPTER 6. National Standard 6......Page 59 CHAPTER 7. National Standard 7......Page 67 CHAPTER 8. National Standard 8......Page 77 CHAPTER 9. National Standard 9......Page 89 References......Page 103 APPENDIX A. The National Standards for Music Education......Page 105 APPENDIX B. Tips for Working with Adolescents......Page 107 APPENDIX C. Resources......Page 113 About the Author......Page 117