The musical classroom: backgrounds, models, and skills for elementary teaching

SECTION I: BACKGROUND FOR TEACHING MUSIC: Music in the elementary school

An introduction to the elements of music and music concepts

Music-making activities

The world of music

Approaches to curriculum

Curricular developments

Planning and assessing music learning

SECTION TWO: MODEL EXPERIENCES FOR TEACHING MUSIC: Level I: Model experiences for kindergarten and first grade

Level II: Model experience for second and third grades

Level III: Model experience for fourth and fifth grades

SECTION THREE: INSTRUMENTS

SECTION FOUR: SONGS

APPENDIXES: A: Reference material for music fundamentals

B: Evaluation forms

C: Elementary music series

D: A collection of chants, proverbs, and poems

E: Timeline of music

F: Materials and equipment for elementary school music

Glossary

Resources for holidays, seasons, and special occasions in the musical classroom.