A conceptual approach for recorder within the context of the Orff-Kodaly general music class. It treats the recorder as the child's 'second' voice, based upon the premise that anything which can be conceived and sung can also be played, and vice-versa. Learn More

Teach these Mexican songs in the classroom and your students will enjoy dancing. Titles are: La Bamba * La Burrita (The Little Donkey) * Chiapanecas (Clap Hands Dance) * Chihuahua * La Cucaracha * La Jesusita * La Raspa. Learn More

Eager-to-wed Prince Nicholas narrates the story of a classic fairy tale kingdom anxious for his royal nuptials. But there's a problem . . . overbearing Queen Minerva insists upon testing any girl who wants to marry her son, and not one is able to gain her approval. King Reginald loses his patience, the trusty Court Jester searches for the right bride, and an even-tempered chamber maid comforts her childhood friend, the Prince. Will Princess Cecily be up to the challenge? Or Griselda? Perhaps Princess Jillian can pass the big test. You won't believe the shocking ending to this tangled tale. An irresistible, traditional-sounding score and a witty script bring the satisfying story to life. Be sure to say "I do" to this traditional tale told anew. Recommended for grades four and up. Learn More

When the postman announces final call for letters to the North Pole, members of the choir rush to the mailbox with special secrets and wishes for Dear Santa! Readers display their own unique personalities as they share letters (in rhyming verse) followed by an enthusiastic corresponding choral number. Eight 2-part songs and six letters in all. Recommended for grades three and up. Performance time: approximately 25 minutes. Reproducible Student Pages and Staging Suggestions included. Learn More

A practical teacher's handbook that is designed specifically to implement a personalized music program that will interest and challenge every child. Contains lesson plans which include games, activities and challenges. Learn More

A book for the very young music student, designed to help children learn the fundamentals of music as they color. The pages feature simple, easy-to-color illustrations with simple descriptions, reinforcing the concept of high and low as designated by treble and bass. Learn More

When the naughty antics of the Elf family children cause yet another nanny to quit, who do you suppose will care for them while Mother and Father are too busy with their North Pole Christmas jobs? Why, Nanny Claus: The North Pole Nanny, of course! And she has just the right tricks up her sleeve. Three very special stocking stuffers, an amazing outing with a magical snowman, and surprise visits to the North Pole Sweet Shoppe and Santa's Workshop teach this family about taking time to enjoy the holidays together. A theatrical score and engaging script that are reminiscent of your favorite classic nanny story! * Recommended for grades three and up. * Performance time: approximately 45 minutes. * Staging Notes included. * Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art. Learn More

Take a 35-minute trip down memory lane as NPR (North Pole Radio) presents its 1946 Christmas holiday edition of "The North Pole Radio Hour." Hosts Sandy Snow and Storm Phillips welcome special guests the Moss Family (winners of the Klean Soap commercial songwriting contest) and several long-distance callers who phone in to chat with the big man himself during the "Ask Santa" segments. Swingin' musical guests include Joey Garland and Heather Holladay, each backed up by NPR's own "Snowtones." A fun-filled flashback to a bygone era with enough opportunities for the whole school to participate! Recommended for grades three and up. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes. Staging Suggestions included. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art. Learn More

All games in the Artie Almeida Music Games series were created by Artie Almeida for fun reinforcement and assessment of basic music concepts in general music classes. Games are geared to various elementary grade levels. In this fun singing game, students compete against their teacher by tapping the correct Yosemite Sam card with his giant hammer to answer questions about notes, rests, melodic fragments, rhythms, and orchestral instruments. Contents of game (packaged in a 9" x 12" plastic ziplock hanging bag): 1 Giant Inflatable Hammer * 10 Notes/Rests Cards (6" x 8") * 10 Melodic Fragment Cards (6" x 8") (pitch direction) * 10 Rhythmic Pattern Cards * 10 Orchestral Instrument Identification Cards * Directions/Music Lesson. Learn More