Teaching Music in American Society, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of social and cultural themes directly related to music education, teacher training, and successful teacher characteristics. Music teachers need to be not only knowledgeable in conducting and performing but also socially and culturally aware of students, issues, and events that affect their classrooms. This book is designed for educators seeking K-12 music teacher certification to teach in American schools. At the conclusion of each chapter is a summary of the chapter and a list of key items and people discussed, plus a series of related questions for students to consider. Current topics in the third edition include: * an emphasis on social justice, sensitivity to transgender students, and bullying, * the influences of social media, * a focus on urban music education, and * a new chapter on diverse learning. Further, recent policy issues are addressed in this new edition: * the evolution of the No Child Left Behind Act into the Every Student Succeeds Act, * the increasing emphasis on charter schools, the privatization of public school, * changes in how schools are assessed, and * changes occurring within the teaching profession-and how all of these affect developments in music education. A major structural change is the chapter on equality of education has been split into two chapters, providing a stronger focus on both educational equality and diverse inclusive learning.

This is a deliberately provocative book crossing many disciplinary boundaries and locating music and art education within a context of contemporary social and political problems in a time of growing disruption and authoritarianism. Intended firstly for music teacher educators, practicing music teachers, and graduate and undergraduate music education majors, the book also speaks to arts and media studies teachers, parents, or others interested in exploring how composing, performing, improvising, conducting, listening, dancing, teaching, learning, or engaging in music or education criticism are all political acts because fundamentally concerned with social values and thus inseparable from power and politics. Among the book's central themes are the danger of democratic deconsolidation in the West and how music education can help counter that threat through the fostering of democratic citizens who are aware of music's ubiquity in their lives and its many roles in shaping public opinion and notions of truth, and for better or for worse! The arts can obviously be used for ill, but as George Orwell demonstrated in his own work, they can also be employed in defense of democracy as modes of political thought and action affording opportunities for the revitalization of society through its re-imagining.

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play. This book contains over 30 carols for the beginner pianist, featuring a range of techniques and quizzes to support musical development from the very first lessons to Grade 2. Full of festive favourites such as Jingle bells, Silent night and Deck the halls, with a few lesser known carols included for good measure, many of the pieces have simple but effective teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start. The book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style, and students are encouraged to decorate and colour in the drawings to reflect their progress. Packed with fantastic, tried-and-tested arrangements and a variety of fun activities to reinforce learning, this is the ultimate beginner piano Christmas book! Expertly put together by award-winning authors, pieces include: * Good King Wenceslas * Jolly old Saint Nicholas * O come, all ye faithful * Up on the housetop * Jingle, bells * Away in a manger * Infant holy, Infant lowly * Under Bethl'hem's star so bright * The holly and the ivy * The first Nowell * O little town of Bethlehem * We wish you a Merry Christmas * Once in royal David's city * Hark! the herald angels sing * Silent night * Deck the hall * The Virgin Mary had a baby boy * Ding dong! merrily on high * God rest you merry, gentlemen * Huron carol * Patapan * Gabriel's message * Cantemos a Maria * While shepherds watched their flocks * Mary rocked her baby! * I saw three ships * Y Gelynnen (The holly) * We three kings of Orient are * Go, tell it on the mountain

Over 50 enjoyable and engaging songs for all ages and in every style, including folk, pop, music hall and spirituals. Contains many well-known tunes, such as When I'm sixty four, Mango walk, Pack up your troubles, The runaway train and My grandfather's clock. Over 50 enjoyable and engaging songs for all ages and in a wide range of styles, including folk, pop, music hall and spirituals. Contains many well-known tunes, such as When I'm sixty four, Mango walk, Pack up your troubles, The runaway train and My grandfather's clock. Simple piano accompaniments and guitar chords as well as second vocal parts, recorder and percussion accompaniment ideas are all provided.

This joyous board book is perfect for any Passover celebration
Day-Day-enu,
Day-Day-enu,
Day-Day-enu,
Dayenu Dayenu
Combining the festive cheer of the beloved Passover song with a melodic recounting of the Jews' exodus from Egypt to Israel, this board book will be the perfect addition to any family tradition. With Miriam Latimer's charming illustrations, children and parents alike will be even more inspired to shout, "Dayenu "

This is a simple and colourful guide to playing the descant recorder, for absolute beginners of any age. Friendly cartoon characters explain how to play each note, and provide an entertaining introduction to reading and understanding music. Carefully graded tunes - including well-known tunes, folk songs and Christmas carols - help players to develop their musical and technical skills at a steady pace. There are games and puzzles throughout the book, as well as fascinating facts about the recorder.

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play. An exciting collection of pieces by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, arranged and written specially for the twenty-first century child. The book follows and supplements the tried and tested progression of Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 2, guiding the learner from Prep test to Grade 1. Packed with favourites like: * La bamba * Frere Jacques * This old man There are also lots of engaging new solo and ensemble pieces in a variety of styles,. Get Set! Piano Pieces Book 2 is the perfect repertoire book for getting to Grade 1!

This treasure trove of an anthology is full to the brim with songs and seasonal verses that will delight children and encourage them to sing and play. Illustrated throughout with colour images, the Winter Songbook features four thematic sections: `Christmas', `Winter Indoors', `Wintry Weather' and `Winter Outdoors'. Providing ample material for teachers and parents, the book also includes selections of rhyming words, commentary on the significance of repetition, rhythm and beat, suggestions for seasonal stories, and practical teaching and parenting tips. For years, teachers, parents and students have requested that Sally Schweizer publish her collections of songs and verses - so here they are, presented in four wonderful anthologies to inspire the imagination and to celebrate the seasonal cycle!

Where do the trains go? There and back. Let's sing a train song All down the track. Toddlers love trains and the noises they make. Listen Up! Train Song uses repeating verse and bright photographs to match this enthusiasm with a unique take on the conceptual sound book that is perfect for reading aloud. Each spread uses onomatopoeia to highlight the ting-a ling! of subway door chimes, the chuff-a-gruff-a! of a diesel engine, and more. And after the children have sung along through the colorful pages, a final note to caregivers offers enriching, age-appropriate activities to keep building their child's foundational learning skills. A first expectation of kindergarten curriculums is for preschoolers to explore sounds, rhythms, and language structures. With repetitive, easy-to-remember verse from the award-winning author of Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That and Shape Up, Construction Trucks!, Victoria Allenby's Listen Up! Train Song invites its young audience to recognize the songs of the train yard and to proudly sing their own.

This richly informative and gorgeously illustrated book celebrates Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present. A is for Apollo Theatre L is for Liberation Bookstore U is for Uptown Discover the Harlem icons that have defined generations of American culture. Harlem is full of remarkable treasures, including museums, performance spaces, community centers, and more-all of which come to life in this lavish celebration of Harlem as an epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood that continues to shape our world. At once a love letter and a rich alphabetical archive, H Is for Harlem highlights communities and traditions that connect our past and present.

Long before there was a band, there was a boy: a young Keith Richards, who was introduced to the joy of music through his beloved granddad, Theodore Augustus Dupree, affectionately known as "Gus," who was in a jazz big band and is the namesake of Keith's daughter, Theodora Dupree Richards. "Gus & Me" offers a rare and intimate look into the childhood of the legendary Keith Richards through this poignant and inspiring story that is lovingly illustrated with Theodora Richards's exquisite pen-and-ink collages. This unique autobiographical picture book honors the special bond between a grandfather and grandson and celebrates the artistic talents of the Richards family through the generations. It will also include selected photographs from the Richards family collection and an exclusive audio CD featuring bonus content.

This book explores the music of Africa and its experience in modern education, offering music education analyses from African perspectives. The collection assembles insights from around Africa to bring African and non-African scholars into the world of music, education, policy, and assessment as played out across the continent. The music of Africa presents multiple avenues for the understanding of the reality of life from a cultural perspective. The teaching and learning of this music closely follows its practice, the latter involving a combination of artistic expressions. With international interest in world music, there is need to engage with concepts and processes of this music. The volume offers new research from culture bearers, scholars, and educators rooted in practices that provide deeper perceptions of the cultural expression of music. With sections focussing on Concepts in Musical Arts, Musical Arts Processes, and Music Education Practice, it captures and documents the concept of musical arts from an African experiential perspective. Articulating the processes of musical arts and their implications for teaching and learning in both African and international learning contexts, it presents a balanced view of music as a phenomenon and generates material for discussion. A valuable resource for those seeking insight into aspects of music practice in Africa, this book will appeal to scholars of Music Education, Ethnomusicology, Community Music, African Studies, and African Music.

Another catchy addition to the cross-curricular songsheets series, Needs, Wants and Rights is perfect for enlivening KS2 Citizenship and for performing in assemblies and concerts. Needs, wants and rights is one of four new citizenship songs in the A&C Black cross-curricular Songsheets series. Linking with the KS2 Citizenship curriculum, all four songs are catchy, easy to learn and cover key topic facts - in a fun way! Perfect for assemblies, concerts and for enlivening topic work. Each SONGSHEET contains a piano/vocal score, photocopiable lyrics, teaching/performance guidance and a CD containing backing tracks, teaching and performance tracks. Complete with its own dedicated website (www.acblack.com/songsheets) containing additional resources: tuned and untuned percussion parts, teaching/performance notes and a performance schedule.

The Primary Music Leader's Handbook is the essential resource for any music subject leader working in a primary setting. It explains and supports with every aspect of the role - defining your vision, curriculum design, assessment, extra-curricular activities, performances, supporting colleagues - and much more besides. Download the online resources here: collins.co.uk/musicleader/download Teachers new to the role or with little musical experience will find an accessible starting point and straightforward explanations of the very basics. Music leaders who are more established will benefit from useful insights into research and thought-provoking points to consider. Regardless of your journey so far, this book will be your best friend, guiding, supporting, and encouraging you to deliver the best music provision that you can offer.

Learn to play the saxophone 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 * Jazz improvisations and styles