Music Fundamentals, Methods, and Materials for the Elementary Classroom Teacher

Key Benefit Designed for prospective teachers without extensive music backgrounds, this market-leading text provides both a thorough overview of the basic elements of music and a clear sequence of instructional steps that allows readers to participate in the same learning process they will later use as teachers. Key Topics: Gives a proper overview to the basic elements of music, and a clear sequence of instructional steps in order to teach music to children in elementary school, primarily in Kindergarten through grade six. Core content covers: Teaching the elements of music to children; Developing music skills; and Organizing musical experiences. This edition features: expanded ideas on integrating music across the curriculum to enhance students' knowledge of language arts, social studies, math and science; references to the National Standards for Arts Education with direct applications to musical learning; inspirational accompaniment tracks for selected songs using children's voices; multicultural and patriotic folk songs, rhymes and movement activities; activities on beginning drumming; new helpful guidelines on maintaining vocal health; and more tools and suggestions for the assessment of concepts learned. Market: Written for teachers of grades K-6, the text can also be used as a major resource for elementary general music education specialists.