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Action songs for babies by A.W.I. Chitty.
London: W. Paxton, 1938. 372.215 CHI
Boomerang jam: teacher's kit by
Susie Davies-Splitter & Phil Splitter.
East Bentleigh, Vic: Two Up Music
Education, 2000. 780.7 DAV
Includes CD of songs. “A great collection of
original songs, dances and instrumental
activities, musical games and stories for
funky kids of all ages.” – Publisher website.
Butcher paper texta blackboard
and chalk: a songbook by Ruby
Hunter & Archie Roach. Collingwood,
Vic: One Day Hill, 2012. 305.89 HUN
This is “the culmination of 15 years work of
Aboriginal singer songwriter Ruby Hunter with
support from her life partner Archie Roach. This stunning
children's song book is full of beautiful illustrations and an
accompanying music CD and informative DVD.” – Distributor
website.
Catch a song collected by Deanna
Hoermann & Doreen Bridges.
Brookvale,
NSW:
Educational
Supplies, 1985. 784.6 HOE
“Catch a song is a collection of a wide range
of songs, some in languages other than English, for very
young and not so young children. It is designed for use in
playgroups, pre-school kindergartens and schools as well as in
the home.” – Back cover.
Catch a little song [CD]. Brookvale,
NSW: Educational Supplies, 2013.
CD 784.6 CAT
CD containing 37 songs and rhymes for young
children, taken from Catch a song, compiled
by Deanna Hoermann and Doreen Bridges.
Children's songs of the Torres
Strait Islands collected, transcribed
& edited by Frank A. York.
Batemans Bay, NSW: Owen Martin
Publication, 1990. 782 CHI
Includes book and CD. “This collection of
children’s songs of the Torres Strait Islands is
a wonderful resource for all those who work and play with
children. It provides delightful materials for those who wish to
extend their understanding of the children’s culture of this very
special part of the world.” – Back cover.
The concepts of music: a
multimedia resource for junior
music [DVD] by Nick Peterson.
South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage
Learning Australia, 2012.
DVD CON
“Finally an elective music resource that
puts the FUN back into teaching and
learning – in a teacher pack containing a music video DVD and
a CD of resources … By seeing exceptional musicians utilising
the minimalist techniques of loop pedal artistry, students can
enjoy an ideal introduction to listening and score reading
skills.” – Publisher website.
For years 7-10.
Happy to be me: Aunty
Wendy's mob [CD] by
Wendy Notley. Clayton South,
Vic: Blake Education, 2007.
CD 782.7 NOT
Happy to be me:
teacher
resource
book by Wendy Notley. Clayton South,
Vic: Blake Education, 2007. 782.7 NOT
Contains illustrated actions for the songs,
photocopiable activity sheets, lyrics and extension
ideas.
In tune with music 1 [kit] by Ian
Dorricott & Bernice Allan. 4th ed.
North Ryde, NSW: McGraw-Hill
Australia, 2011. 780.7 DOR
“The leading secondary music series In
tune with music has been updated … With
an added unit and the inclusion of extra
contemporary works, [it] … has an
increased focus on Australian content. Updated ancillary texts
will offer you a greater level of variety to assist in planning
challenging and engaging lessons …. [This] new edition of In
tune with music will excite your students and encourage their
exploration of all things musical.” – Publisher website.
For years 7-9.
In tune with music 2 [kit] by Ian
Dorricott & Bernice Allan. 4th ed.
South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage
Learning Australia, 2013. 780.7 DOR
“[I]ncludes an updated Student book, Score
book, CD Set and and Teacher manual. With
two new chapters and a new text design, the
book also includes many new listening
examples, and numerous activities designed to reinforce the
skills and concepts learned. The text combines a large number
of melodies with keyboard accompaniments, as well as
weblinks and ICT activities to engage, inspire and motivate all
students of music.” – Publisher website.
For years 10-12.
Resources available from the NSW Teachers Federation Library
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An introduction to the concepts
of music by Nick Peterson. South
Melbourne,
Vic:
Cengage
Learning Australia, 2011. 781 PET
This “text introduces the concepts of music
(texture, duration, pitch, tone, colour,
structure and dynamics and expressive
techniques), shows how they can be
applied to the study of any topic and
prepares students for the all-important compulsory aural skills
examination. In a fun and easy-to-follow format, An
introduction to the concepts of music provides students with
the expertise to successfully study any of the topics and
prepare them for all areas of evaluation.” – Publisher website.
For secondary school students.
Junior voiceworks 1: 33 songs
for children compiled & written by
Kevin Stannard. Oxford, UK:
Oxford University Press, 2003.
780.71 STA
This is “a wonderful collection of songs for
children. Presenting 33 singable songs,
from simple unison to 2 and 3 parts, this is
a fabulous and accessible resource to motivate and energize
young singers. With a CD and supporting teaching notes,
Junior Voiceworks is a complete handbook for singing for all
teachers and choir leaders.” – Publisher website.
Junior voiceworks 2: 33 songs for
children compiled & written by Kevin
Stannard. Oxford, UK: Oxford
University Press, 2007. 780.71 STA
This is “a second dazzling collection of songs
for choirs at or around KS2 level. Spanning a
great range of styles and moods, the songs
are presented in the highly practical
Voiceworks format, with accessible music pages and notes for
the teacher or leader. With two CDs, containing performances
and backings, this wonderful resource will motivate and inspire
young choirs.” – Publisher website.
Marimba
music
1:
easy
arrangements
for
diatonic
marimbas,
xylophones,
recorders and other instruments
by Jon Madin. Geelong, Vic:
Marimba Music, 2002. 786.8 MAD
Includes book and 1 CD. “Marimba music 1 is a collection of
easy pieces for diatonic marimbas, xylophones and other
instruments. Each piece has simple and more challenging
parts. All pieces have been extensively classroom tested and
are suitable for children aged 8 to adults.” – Publisher website.
Marimba music 2: more easy
arrangements for diatonic
marimbas, xylophones and
other instruments by Jon
Madin. Geelong, Vic: J. Madin,
2002. 786.8 MAD
Includes book and CD. “Marimba music 2 includes many of the
pieces Jon Madin has developed for use in schools in recent
years. These pieces are designed to be easy to teach and to
be sufficiently catchy and vibrant to keep kids interested.” –
Publisher website.
Marimba music for little kids:
songs and easy pieces with
music for diatonic marimbas,
xylophones
and
other
instruments by Jon Madin.
Geelong, Vic: Marimba Music,
2006. 786.8 MAD
Includes book and CD. “Marimba music for little kids is a
collection of songs and pieces of music for diatonic marimbas,
xylophones and other instruments. These songs are suitable
for children ages 5-10 (some can easily be adapted for older
children too). The songs for the youngest children have actions
and only a few notes to find.” – Publisher website.
Marimba songs: songs
for
kids
with
easy
marimba and xylophone
arrangements by Jon
Madin.
Geelong,
Vic:
Marimba Music, 2006.
786.8 MAD
Includes book and 2 CDs. “Marimba songs is a collection of
songs for children with easy arrangements for marimbas and
xylophones. It is designed mainly for middle and upper primary
school children.” – Publisher website.
The music cubby: a teaching
handbook by Barry Carozzi, Sarah
Cowan, Jerry Speiser. Abbotsford,
Vic: TLN Press, 2011. 372.87 CAR
This book and CD aims “to provide songs and
music that will engage children, and provide
starting poimts for learning skills and
knowledge that are embodied in arts
education.” – Introduction p x.
Razzamajazz: teacher’s kit by
Susie Davies-Splitter & Phil Splitter.
3rd ed. East Bentleigh, Vic: Two Up
Music Education, 2000. 780.7 DAV
Includes CD and Teacher’s Manual. “A
stunning and jazzy collection of songs,
dances and instrumental activities, musical
games and stories for funky kids of all ages.”
– Publisher website.
Resources available from the NSW Teachers Federation Library
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Reconciliation – lower primary & middle
primary [CD]. Sydney: Scholastic Australia
(Distributor), 2002. Reconcilliation Resources.
These 2 CDs contain readings from a number of books, as well
as the Reconciliation song, Treaty (song) by Yothu Yindi & the
Australian National Anthem in the Dharawal language.
Reconciliation: stories of the heart, sounds of
the rock [CD]. Sydney: ANTaR Caritas Australia,
Catholic Mission, 1999. Reconciliation Upper
Primary Resources.
Contains 13 songs, including Time to heal by Midnight Oil,
Solid rock by Goanna and From little things big things grow by
Kev Carmody and Paul Kelly. Study guide available.
Sing, jam & jive: teacher’s kit by
Susie Davies-Splitter & Phil
Splitter. East Bentleigh, Vic: The
Authors, 2007. 780.7 DAV
Consists of CD and Teacher’s Manual “that
includes music, guitar chords, words,
percussion arrangements, suggestions for
improvisation and ideas on how to best use
the material.” – Publisher website.
Solid rock: puli pulka (sacred
ground) by Shane Howard. 2nd
ed. Camberwell East, Vic: One
Day Hill, 2012. 828 HOW
Includes CD. “From a profound and
moving experience at an Inma at Uluru in
1981, singer-songwriter Shane Howard created the song Solid
rock that passed into folklore and the Australian psyche …
Solid rock is an inspirational Australian story stunningly
illustrated by school children from Mutujulu, Kaltukatjara and
the Impana communities together with brilliant images of Uluru
and surrounding landscapes by renowned Queensland artist
Peter Hudson.” – Back cover.
You gotta get up 1-4 by Leonie
Cecich. Rev ed. Kalamunda, WA:
Kids 'n' Music, 2009. 783 CEC
This book/CD set “composes fun and funky
instructional songs designed for early
childhood – with a focus on early
intervention. Original and upbeat songs that
reinforce the therapy concepts set in place by speech
therapists,
occupational
therapists,
physiotherapists,
psychologists, kinesiologists and yoga teachers.” – Publisher
website.
Teacher reference
The active classroom: practical
strategies for involving students
in the learning process by Ron
Nash. Thousand Oaks, Ca: Corwin
Press, 2009. 371.3 NAS
Including a chapter entitled ‘Using music to
facilitate process’, this book “offers
practical,
brain-compatible,
proven
strategies for facilitating active learning ... With a focus on
kinesthetic
techniques,
interpersonal
and
classroom
management skills, and relationship building, this readerfriendly book helps teachers engage students' interest and
activate their learning for an exciting classroom experience.” –
Back cover.
Creative arts in the lives of
young children edited by Robyn
Ewing. Camberwell, Vic: ACER
Press, 2013. 700 CRE
“With contributions from academics and
teachers, addressing topics from play and
storytelling, to literature, drama, puppetry,
music, visual media and art appreciation,
Creative arts in the lives of young children
is essential reading for pre-service and in-service teachers, as
well as for parents and caregivers.” – Publisher website.
Delivering
authentic
arts
education: visual arts, drama,
music, dance, media by Judith
Dinham.
2nd
ed.
South
Melbourne,
Vic:
Cengage
Learning, 2014. 700.7 DIN
“This practical text [examines the five arts
areas: dance, drama, media arts, music
and visual arts and] helps student teachers develop their
confidence, understandings and skills so that they can
effectively and authentically teach arts in primary and middle
school classrooms. [It] … outlines the true nature of arts
education and its importance in the curriculum, emphasising
the arts as forms of creative activity, meaning-making and
expression in a cultural context … Practical tips, classroom
‘snapshots’, starter ideas and suggestions for programs show
you the links between theory and practice so you can develop
arts education experiences that are purposeful, stimulating and
engaging for everyone.” – Publisher website.
An extraordinary school: remodelling
special
education
edited by Sara James. Camberwell,
Vic: ACER Press, 2012. 371.9 JAM
“Port Phillip Specialist School has received
national and international recognition as a
best-practice model for educating children
with special needs. The school has a unique
three-pronged approach to education. It uses: a full-service
school model …; an integrated model of service delivery …;
and an arts-based curriculum that uses dance drama, music
and the visual arts to teach literacy, numeracy and living skills.”
– Back cover.
Resources available from the NSW Teachers Federation Library
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Music in childhood: from
preschool
through
the
elementary grades by Patricia
Shehan Campbell and Carol
Scott-Kasnerl. 4th ed. Boston,
MA:
Schirmer
Cengage
Learning, 2014. 372.87 CAM
“This comprehensive text presents
contemporary theories and practices of music education
including strategies for developing pitch, vocal, rhythmic,
instrumental, listening, movement and creative responses in
children. It includes chapters on multiculturalism motivation
and management, special learners, assessment, and
curriculum integration and development.” – Publisher website.
Teaching music creatively by
Pamela Burnard and Regina
Murphy. New York: Routledge,
2013. 372.8 BUR
“Offering a brand new approach to
teaching music in the primary classroom,
Teaching music creatively provides
training and qualified teachers with a
comprehensive understanding of how to
effectively deliver a creative music curriculum. Exploring
research-informed teaching ideas, diverse practices and
approaches to music teaching the authors offer well-tested
strategies for developing children’s musical creativity,
knowledge, skills and understanding.” – Publisher website.
Transforming
the
curriculum
through the arts by Robyn Gibson
and Robyn Ewing. South Yarra, Vic:
Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. 700.7 GIB
This book “provides a much needed resource
for both early career and experienced teachers
to integrate arts enriched learning and
teaching strategies into their primary and middle years
curriculum.” – Back cover.
Resources available from the NSW Teachers Federation Library
23-33 Mary St Surry Hills NSW 2010
Locked Bag 3010 Darlinghurst NSW 1300
Ph 02 9217 2113 Fax 02 9217 2481 E [email protected] Web www.nswtf.org.au click on Services tab
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