Children in the Primary Montessori prepared environment explore music sensorially by listening to a variety of music from different eras and genres, singing songs, matching pitches of the diatonic and chromatic C Major Scales with movable Bells, composing melodies on a large green staff board, and more. Written by AMI Diploma holder Mary Da Prato, My First Montessori Book of Music Notation isolates and identifies basic music notation introduced in the Casa with suggestions for music activities at home.

"Stronger," "Since U Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes," "Breakaway," "Because of You," and "Mr. Know It All" For over a decade now, singer Kelly Clarkson has dominated the airwaves with countless smash hit singles. The down-to-earth Texan first won hearts as the original American Idol winner. Since that historic victory, she's continued to impress music lovers with her soaring voice and astounding range. Kelly Clarkson: Behind Her Hazel Eyes is the singer's most thorough biography to date. Young readers will find inspiration reading about the superstar's rise from a broke waitress with big dreams to becoming one of the recording industry's top musical acts.

MasterClass in Music Education provides vivid, topical, reflective and above all 'real' accounts from existing teachers researching in the field, together with theoretical insights and a guided view of the relevant existing literature. Students embarking upon research will gain a many-faceted understanding of the possibilities for using action research and other research methods to explore the interesting and challenging issues confronting music education. At the same time, they will be able to develop an understanding of how to carry out research from the real life case study accounts written by their peers. John Finney and Felicity Laurence provide overarching support, drawing on their own experiences as supervisors of MA Music Education students to frame the debates and reflections which arise.

Rap, R&B and Drake. A heady, thought provoking mixture from a genius on the rise who has it all going on. But behind the talent is the person who is very much the man when it counts. Read all about this superstar's rise to stardom, his dedication to family, and the adult way in which he deals with the world.

Children love to sing Singing praises to God is a wonderful way to make children aware of him. Singing psalms lifts the spirit. Scripture becomes a part of children's lives through music, and Bible verse studies help children develop a love for God and his Word. This book is a collection of 36 worship songs and praises for use with children. There is an accompanying CD available which has demos of all the songs along with a musical accompaniment soundtrack for each song. Most of the songs are based on favorite scriptures. Children memorize scripture verses by singing them. There are short thoughts, scriptures and prayers for each song along with some craft projects. Parents, teachers, grandparents, club leaders or anyone who cares for children will love these scripture-based songs.

In the very special children's book, An Instrument for Eddie, Eddie is an unusual elephant who loves to perform. He dreams of music, and his fondest wish is to play a musical instrument. Eddie tries to learn how to play several different instruments, but is unsuccessful. Eddie is also a resourceful elephant and he never gives up. Through his determination, he finally discovers an instrument that is just right for him! This extraordinary book was inspired by a true story about a little boy with a hearing impairment, who was also determined to play a musical instrument. Just like Eddie, this little boy didn't give up. Because of his determination and passion for music, the little boy is also able to play an instrument just like other children. A former teacher, Karen Lee lives in Singapore. She hopes An Instrument for Eddie inspires children to never give up when reaching for their dreams. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/KarenLee

This series offers a shortcut to instant expertise! Quick Expert's Guides are aimed at teens and 'tweens who are keen to know more about a popular topic but who may be put off the idea of having to read wordy or technical guides. Each title includes features that break down technical/scientific/complex aspects of the subject, inspirational case studies, activities and a final project to test the reader's new skills. Chapter round-ups also offer tips on key words and phrases as well as boosting self esteem and confidence, in order to walk the walk and talk the talk of a true expert.

Children embark on a global journey in this introduction to world instruments. Visit the mountains in Switzerland to play an ALPHORN. Strum a pear-shaped OUD in Iran. Pluck the keys of the MBIRA thumb piano in Africa. Make booming beats like rolling thunder on a TAIKO drum in Japan. From Alphorn to Zills opens a child's eyes to many different ways people can create music.

This is a very true story written about a very special little girl who grew up to be a famous Peking Opera Star. Not only that, she became famous for singing the star role of the bearded man How did all of this happen. Little Miss Qi had a dream, and if you want to know how she made her dream come true, then read this book and find out.Sometimes children need to be inspired, especially when they feel like they just cant make things happen. The story of Qi Xiao Yun is inspiring because ts is the story of someone who beat what would appear to anyone else to be impossible odds to make her dream come true.Written and illustrated by award winning author, former teacher and attorney, Penelope Dyan (who has also made all her dreams come true) this book tells the story of one of her very special friends.Kids can practice their reading, have this story read to them, or use the book as a catalyst to write about their own dreams, or about someone they know who had also made dreams come true. There are a lot of inspiring people out there in this world, some alive today and some from times past. How do you think Thomas Edison felt when he invented the light bulb? I ll bet that was a dream cone true for him. How did Claude Monet feel when he finished a painting. I ll bet each painting was another dream come true for him. But the thing to remember is all those very big dreams began from somewhere, and that somewhere came from the hearts and minds of those who dreamed.Nothing is impossible. Just read this story and find out Someday maybe you can share your dream come true story. Or perhaps YOUR dreams are ALREADY coming true (You can have lots of dreams, you know )

A celebration of music and beat. This rhythmic verse introduces the steel band and the types of pans that make a band. Colourful illustrations of children playing steel pans have real child appeal. The brief and beautifully illustrated historical section that follows tells how steel pans were originally made. Ping Pong is an exciting way to introduce the steel pan to children. Recommended reading level: Read Together: Ages 5 - 10; Read Alone: Ages 7 - 10.

(Easy Piano Songbook). A very special treasury of 16 favorite songs to sing and play. Every page is beautifully illustrated with full-color art from Disney features, making a remarkable souvenir folio for anyone who loves Disney movies and music. Songs include: Beauty and the Beast * Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo * Circle of Life * Cruella De Vil * A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes * Hakuna Matata * Under the Sea * Winnie the Pooh * You've Got a Friend in Me * and more.

Join Micaiah and Samuel as they introduce you and your little ones to some of their favorite instruments from around the world

Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.

But in the parlor. Oh, the gems on tables, walls, and floor-- Rare first editions, etchings, and old crockery galore. Why, talk about the Indies and the wealth of Orient things-- They couldn't hold a candle to these quaint and sumptuous things.

The National Singing Programme Sing Up was officially launched in November 2007 and a team from the Institute of Education, University of London were appointed early that academic term to undertake a research evaluation of key elements of the Programme. Across the first three years of the research-based Sing Up impact evaluation, data have been collected from 9,979 children, involving 11,388 individual singing assessments and the completion of 10,245 singing and self focused attitudinal questionnaires. Analyses of the data provide evidence that those children who have participated in the Sing Up programme are approximately two years in advance developmentally in their singing compared to their peers of the same age outside the programme. In addition, Sing Up experienced children have more positive attitudes to singing in school and appear to have a more positive self-image as a result of these experiences.

Hearing the sound of music, twins Sandi and Handi see two musical notes floating through the air! The notes have become separated from their friends because the elves didn't use enough glue to keep the notes stuck to the paper. Sandi and Handi set off on a journey to reunite the musical notes, which are called crotchets, with their friends the minims and quavers so that the conductor can finish the rehearsal and prepare for the concert. Along the way, they run into some of their friends who help them locate the other notes that escaped. Will Sandi and Handi be able to find all the musical notes for the conductor? Or will the concert have to be cancelled? Michael Rosenberg resides in Brookmans Park, Herts in the UK where he serves as chairman of three companies and is non-executive director of three other companies. He was awarded the O.B.E. in the UK by the Queen in 1996 for services to exports. Rosenberg has traveled the world and experienced many adventures along the way. His inspiration is his grandchildren. Rosenberg's previous two books are The Story of Bendalot parts one and two. Publisher's website: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheLittleLostTune.html