Teacher Materials

Waltzing Matilda and More Storybooks for the Music Classroom

recommended by Jen Sper and Lisa Springer, School Choral & Classroom Music Specialists Waltzing Matilda by John Feierabend/illustrated by Adriana Wimler“You’ll come a-waltzing” with this lively Australian folk song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved… Read More ›

Realizing Diversity

recommended by Jen Sper and Lisa Springer, School Choral Music Specialists Realizing Diversity: An Equity Framework for Music Education by Karen HowardQuestions abound about diversity in music education. How can we engage with diverse populations, repertoire, and identities while upholding… Read More ›

Hearts All Whole

recommended by Jen Sper and Lisa Springer, School Choral Music Specialists Hearts All Whole: Reflections on (Life and) Twelve Choral Gems by Robert BodeWith his hallmark wit and humor, choral conductor and poet Robert Bode brings readers on a journey… Read More ›

Recorder Readiness

recommended by Jen Sper and Lisa Springer, School Choral & Classroom Music Specialists Recorder Readiness: Creative Tools for Building Music Literacy by Danielle BayertKickoff, supplement, or reinforce your existing classroom recorder method with these engaging games, worksheets, and activities that… Read More ›

International Sound Stories

recommended by Jen Sper and Lisa Springer, School Choral & Classroom Music Specialists International Sound Stories: Folk Tales, Fables, and Poems for the Music Classroom by Anna WentlentPromote full listening, encourage active participation, and make cultural connections with this useful… Read More ›

Yes You Can!

recommended by Jen Sper and Lisa Springer, School Choral Music Specialists Yes, You Can! (The Band Director’s Guide to Teaching Choirs) by Derrick Fox“Yes, You Can! The Band Teacher’s Guide to Teaching Choirs” deals directly with the challenges faced by… Read More ›