In this Musicians Institute Private Lessons edition Dave Pozzi explores the exciting Jazz styles of Charlie Parker Clifford Brown Sonny Rollins Bud Powell and other greats to provide a comprehensive introduction tojazz improvisation. This is a enjoyable and informative step-by-step guide for all musicians. CD includes demonstration 99 tracks.

Teach basic singing and rhythmic reading with this versatile and practical collection. Simply sing in unison or add optional rhythm band parts (two or three per song) for additional levels of learning. Fifteen different classroom instruments are featured on American spirituals and folk songs, seasonal highlights, songs from other lands, and well-known favorites. As educational as it is entertaining, this budget-stretching collection is perfect for both classroom instruction and concert performance. Recommended for grades 2--5. Teacher's Handbook is 100% reproducible. / Voix

67 No Prep No Prop Activities!-67 No Prep No Prop Activities! Students today need to feel they belong and to know they are an important and crucial part of the team. Long-time educator and author of IceBreakers and IceBreakers 2 Valerie Lippoldt Mack brings her brilliance in teaching recruiting and inspiration with IceBreakers 3 clearing the way for learning by instantly bringing about conversation and making personal connections. These specific IceBreaker activities encourage the building of relationships as well as accepting and understanding differences. We all recognize that teachers seem to have less time and reduced budgets for planning and creating. IceBreakers 3 introduces simple as well ashigh-tech games with a purpose and minimal preparation. Use the games at the beginning of your classes and rehearsals during rehearsal as a learning break or perhaps at the end - while reinforcing current teaching goals. The games immediately involve the ensemble by shifting the focus from the teacher to the student from Day One. Your classes and rehearsals will never be the same! Life lessons are taught on a daily basis. Let IceBreakers 3 help you change hearts and lives forever! Sections include: Meet and Greet Races and Relays Listen and Learn Celebrating Diversity Problem Solving Support and Appreciate Additional Tech Support. Suggested for grades 6-12.