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It hums and it thrums through day and night the magical, mystical
rhythm of life! Follow the story of music back to the very
beginning. Did it start with a stomp or a clap? This playful poem
is an ode to the colourful world of music and rhythm.
Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of
all time! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
this inspiring and informative little biography follows the
inspirational life of the First Lady of Song, from her early
singing days on the streets of Harlem to her success as a jazz
legend, with the message: 'It's not where you come from, but where
you're going that counts.' Ella Fitzgerald grew up near Harlem, in
New York, where she was surrounded by music and dance. After
winning first prize in a talent competition at the Apollo Theater,
she went on to tour the world with her pioneering voice. This
moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the singer's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and
educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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How does sound work? How do I record a range of instruments? How do
I record, mix and master a track? How do I use MIDI for sequencing
and arranging? Music Technology from Scratch answers these
questions, and more. Exploring both the theory and practice of
music technology, it gives the reader clear information on how
equipment works and how to get the best results from it. Fully
illustrated throughout, diagrams and photos provide step-by-step
guides to using your equipment. It includes tips and hints on
polishing your recordings and making sure your sessions run
smoothly, test yourself questions and projects at the end of each
chapter, and a full glossary explaining all technical terms and
concepts. It is also enhanced by online videos with explanations of
equipment and techniques. This book will help you to achieve a
better grade for any of these courses: GCSE, AS and A2 Music and
Music Technology, BTEC Firsts and Nationals in Music and Music
Technology, and the new Creative and Media Diploma.
A story about finding your voice and fitting in. 12-year-old Nimra
Sharif has spent her whole life in Islamic school, but is about to
embark on middlel school and is feeling nervous. Nimra is desperate
to fit in but finds the popular kids avoid her because of her
hijab, and her best-friend Jenna isn't the same at school. So when
she is invited to join the school's popular band, Nimra is unsure
what to do. She has been taught that music isn't allowed in Islam,
but it is an opportunity to make new friends and win back the
graces of her best-friend Jenna. What will Nimra do? A junior Jenny
Han Perfect for fans of Netflix's Julie and the Phantoms
Brilliantly-written, full of music, with a message of 'fitting in'
at the heart of it Praise for Barakah Beats: A Summer/Fall 2021
Indies Introduce Pick A Junior Library Guild Selection "Superb!
Nimra is a joy to cheer for in a nuanced story that will leave
readers thinking about how to navigate complex ethical choices" -
Alex Gino, award-winning author of George "Equal parts fun and
serious, Barakah Beats is a lovely story that will resonate with
countless kids growing up between two cultures and faiths. Nimra is
just the heroine middle-school readers are searching for". - Saadia
Faruqi, author of A Thousand Questions "Finally! A story about a
young Muslim girl trying to fit in while also staying true to her
values, beliefs, family, and culture. Sweet and relatable - I
couldn't put it down!" - Huda Fahmy, creator of Huda F Are You?
"This book should come with a warning label - you won't be able to
stop reading once you start! I tumble-down fell in love." - Wendy
Wan-Long Shang, author of Not Your All-American Girl (co-authored
with Madelyn Rosenberg) "This lively, heartfelt book hits all the
right notes." - Rajani LaRocca, author of Red, White, and Whole "If
you love an irrepressible heroine and the story of underdogs
stopping at nothing to be seen and heard, Barakah Beats is a
must-read. The Muslim rep is beautiful and important--pure joy for
any reader. The raucous rhythms of Nimra's story bursts through
from every page. I'm a Barakah Beats stan for life!" - Stephan Lee,
author of K-Pop Confidential
Gender Issues in Scandinavian Music Education: From Stereotypes to
Multiple Possibilities introduces much-needed updates to research
and teaching philosophies that envision new ways of considering
gender diversity in music education. This volume of essays by
Scandinavian contributors looks beyond the dominant Anglo-American
lens while confronting a universal need to resist and rethink the
gender stereotypes that limit a young person's musical development.
Addressing issues at all levels of music education-from primary and
secondary schools to conservatories and universities- topics
discussed include: the intersection of social class, sexual
orientation, and teachers' beliefs; gender performance in the music
classroom and its effects on genre and instrument choice;
hierarchical inequalities reinforced by power and prestige
structures; strategies to fulfill curricular aims for equality and
justice that meet the diversity of the classroom; and much more!
Representing a commitment to developing new practices in music
education that subvert gender norms and challenge
heteronormativity, Gender Issues in Scandinavian Music Education
fills a growing need to broaden the scope of how gender and
equality are situated in music education-in Scandinavia and beyond.
- One-stop resource explains culturally responsive teaching
conceptually and offers practical ways to apply in the classroom -
Specifically addresses culturally responsive teaching in music
education context, with vivid first-person examples from music
educators - Single-authored narrative makes this book clear and
accessible for students
- One-stop resource explains culturally responsive teaching
conceptually and offers practical ways to apply in the classroom -
Specifically addresses culturally responsive teaching in music
education context, with vivid first-person examples from music
educators - Single-authored narrative makes this book clear and
accessible for students
Popular music is a growing presence in education, formal and
otherwise, from primary school to postgraduate study. Programmes,
courses and modules in popular music studies, popular music
performance, songwriting and areas of music technology are becoming
commonplace across higher education. Additionally, specialist
pop/rock/jazz graded exam syllabi, such as RockSchool and Trinity
Rock and Pop, have emerged in recent years, meaning that it is now
possible for school leavers in some countries to meet university
entry requirements having studied only popular music. In the
context of teacher education, classroom teachers and
music-specialists alike are becoming increasingly empowered to
introduce popular music into their classrooms. At present, research
in Popular Music Education lies at the fringes of the fields of
music education, ethnomusicology, community music, cultural studies
and popular music studies. The Ashgate Research Companion to
Popular Music Education is the first book-length publication that
brings together a diverse range of scholarship in this emerging
field. Perspectives include the historical, sociological,
pedagogical, musicological, axiological, reflexive, critical,
philosophical and ideological.
This first introduction to music theory is perfect for children
ages 4-7. Music Theory Made Easy for Kids is filled with colorful
illustrations and fun musical sticker sheets in each book.
This 3rd edition of Learning to Teach Music in the Secondary School
has been thoroughly revised to take account of the latest
initiatives, research and scholarship in the field of music
education, and the most recent changes to the curriculum. By
focusing on overarching principles, it aims to develop reflective
practitioners who will creatively and critically examine their own
and others' ideas about music education, and the ways in which
children learn music. Providing an overview of contemporary issues
in music teaching and learning from a range of perspectives, the
book focuses on teaching music musically, and enables the reader
to: place music education in its historical and social context
consider the nature of musical knowledge and how teachers can
facilitate their students to learn musically critically analyse the
frameworks within which music teachers work develop an
understanding of composing, performing and responding to music, as
well as key issues such as creativity, individual needs and
assessment examine aspects of music beyond the classroom and how
effective links can be made between curriculum music and music
outside of school. Including a range of case studies, tasks and
reflections to help student teachers integrate the theory and
practice of music education effectively, this new edition will
provide invaluable support, guidance and challenges for teachers at
all stages of their careers, as well as being a useful resource for
teacher educators in a wide range of settings.
Learn to play the clarinet with popular pieces - lessons and sheet
music for beginners The Abracadabra approach to learning through
songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of
progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. With carefully
graded technique, clear fingering diagrams and concise theory
explanations, this best-selling series is the ideal learning
companion for pupil and teacher. An established and popular course
offering a thorough grounding in basic technique. Now in its third
edition, features include: * Carefully graded songs and tunes *
Clear guidance on theory and technique * Enough flexibility to suit
individual teaching approaches * Ensemble skills taught through
duets and trios
Seminal lectures on music education since the 1990s. There is no
question that music education is in crisis today. The place of
music in the national curriculum is controversial; there have been
cuts in the provision of individual lessons; and there have been
severe reductions in government funding, with more planned. This
book, containing the first five Bernarr Rainbow Lectures, makes an
important and timely contribution to the debate on music education.
Baroness Warnock brings the perspective of a distinguished
philosopher to bear on issues about the nature of music and its
study; Lord Moser urges us to maintain and expand what has been
achieved since World War II; the late Professor John Paynter,
responsible for the 1960s surge in creative approaches to music
teaching, presents his case in two contributions; John Stephens
discusses structures for music teaching and then, in a second
contribution, brings everything up to date; and Professor Gavin
Henderson traces his own colourful career and supports music for
all ages. Also included is the 2005 Royal Philharmonic Society by
the Master of the Queen's Music, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies; an
assessment from Bernarr Rainbow himself, written late in his life;
an indictment from Wilfrid Mellers; and two reviews of Bernarr
Rainbow on Music: Memoirs and Selected Writings, showing the
continuing importance of his work fifteen years after his death.
This book is part of the series Classic Texts in Music Education,
edited by Professor Peter Dickinson, and supported by the Bernarr
Rainbow Trust. Peter Dickinson is a British composer, writer and
pianist and authorand editor of books on Lennox Berkeley, Copland,
Cage, Barber and Berners.
Babies and toddlers will delight in the wonderful world of
classical music with this series that features a sound button on
every spread. Aah, Bach . . . Follow along as a snake plays Bach's
Suite No.3 on flute . . . a hippo plays Cello Suite No.1 on cello .
. . three tigers play the Brandenburg Concerto No.3! These are just
three of the wonderful spreads that go for Baroque as they
introduce young children to the music of Bach. With bright colours
and silly animal characters playing orchestral instruments, kids
will giggle along as they push the sound buttons on every spread
over and over. What a wonderful way to learn about Bach! BONUS: The
final spread features fun facts about Johann Sebastian Bach as well
as a musical instrument search and find!
1) Focuses specifically on middle-schoolers 2) Offers a framework
and structure for a Methods course, which places the student at the
center rather than the musical genre or philosophy, precisely
fitting with current thinking about teaching in music education 3)
Features an integrated approach to research, not relying on any one
philosophy and practical classroom applications 4) Includes
practical applications in the form of lesson sequences, absent from
the few books focused on middle-school education
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