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Pairing Music with Literature.
Will, Howard – Teaching Music, 1997
Matches a number of famous musical compositions with literary works that can be paired for interdisciplinary lessons. Lists musical and literary works appropriate for grades 1-12 ("Samson et Delilah" by Camille Saint-Saens and readings from the Book of Judges for grade seven). Includes a list of video resources. (MJP)
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Music Teams Up with the Olympics.
Stinson, Christine, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1996
Outlines a variety of activities incorporating celebration and study of the Olympic Games into the music curriculum. Suggested activities are separated by elementary, middle school, and secondary levels. Includes a list of Olympic music recordings. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Current Events, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Aesthetic Education in the Performance Classroom.
Rudgers, Gregory B. – Teaching Music, 1996
Addresses the question of how to infuse an artistic aesthetic into classroom music performance. Recommends using material that offers students an aesthetic opportunity yet remains within their intellectual and artistic grasp. Discusses types of compositions that meet these requirements and suggests some creative rehearsal techniques. (MJP)
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Aesthetic Values, Educational Objectives, Educational Principles
Understanding Improves Performance.
Hoffman, Elizabeth, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1995
Maintains that music students who understand the historical and cultural contexts of music will present more enlightened and expressive performances. Presents recommended strategies designed to foster cultural understanding among music students. Includes a list of selected resources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Planning, Cultural Context
Students Make Instruments.
Stinson, Christine, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1996
Recommends elementary school projects where children design and make their own musical instruments. Maintains that this familiarizes students with the family of instruments and how they produce sound. The built instruments can be as simple as a washtub bass or as complex as an electronic synthesizer. (MJP)
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Handicrafts
Children's Books with Music as a Theme. Early Childhood.
Wilcox, Ella, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1996
Argues that the joy and curiosity of children regarding music and books can complement each other in the learning environment. Discusses what kinds of books can supplement music education according to interest and cognitive development. Includes a 34-item bibliography of selected music-related books. (MJP)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
The Ideal: Closer than You Think.
Nolan, Evonne, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1995
Presents a classroom scenario in which music education and social studies topics are integrated. Maintains that the National Standards for Arts Education encourage interdisciplinary approaches. Presents suggested learning activities incorporating topics from social studies and music education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Cultural Context, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Finding a Path to History and Culture.
Rudaitis, Cheryl, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1995
Maintains that music technology growth can assist teachers in implementing interdisciplinary approaches involving history, culture, and music. Presents suggested classroom strategies utilizing CD-ROMs and other interactive media technology. Discusses downloading music education resources from the Internet. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Context, History, History Instruction