By Anthony J. Cirone. For Conductor. Percussion - Ensemble. Simple Steps Series. Level: (I) (grade 1). 32 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

SKU: GI.G-9966

Composed by Karen Howard. First Steps in Music. Music Education. 164 pages. GIA Publications #9966. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9966).

ISBN 9781622773992.

What better way to discover the world than to sing songs that have captivated the imaginations of children across the continents. In this amazing collection of songs children love to sing, Karen Howard truly opens the door to encountering songs from diverse cultures and experiences, on themes from family, animals, flowers, food, and more. The repertoire in First Steps in Global Music is particularly accessible for teachers and children wishing to discover these great songs. Organized by geographical region, Howard provides the context and guidance—including references to recordings—for these songs to come alive. She further organizes the songs based on First Steps activity categories: Fragment Singing, Simple Songs, Movement for Form and Expression, Movement with the Beat, and Songtales. Take a look, have a listen, and see what captures your attention—and what might capture the imaginations of the children in your life! Featuring music from: Africa (Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe) Oceania (Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand) Asia (China, Japan, Pakistan, Indonesia) Middle East (Israel and Lebanon) North America (Quebec, Guatemala, Mexico, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti)  South America (Brazil, Peru, Chile)  Europe (Lithuania, Bulgaria, Poland, Republic of Georgia) For more information and resources about global music, visit giamusic.com/firststepsglobal. Special message: Since the summer of 2019, it has come to the attention of GIA editors that some of the American folk songs in the First Steps in Music series and other publications have racist histories. GIA is committed to providing resources that uphold the highest possible values for children and for our classrooms. We are excited about the efforts of the Feierabend Association for Music Education’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to develop standards through which repertoire should be evaluated. We intend to revise our publications based on those standards at the earliest possible opportunity. Learn more at giamusic.com/dei.

(Windependence Wind Ensemble, Master Level (Grade 4)). By Dana Wilson. Score and Parts. Boosey and Hawkes Concert Band. Grade 4. Boosey and Hawkes #M051662692. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Composers in the Baroque period (1600-1750) produced some of the greatest and most exciting keyboard music ever. This captivating DVD looks at conventions and knowledge that help the performer create a more historically informed performance. Organized as a practical aid to today's performers and teachers, basic touches, articulations, dynamics and ornamentation are discussed in detail. Also on this DVD is a lecture on the history of Baroque dance and the relationship between dance movements and the performance of keyboard music. The dances are broken down into component steps for learning by the viewer. Nine of the most popular court dances (minuet, sarabande, gigue, allemande, bourree, polonaise, courante, gavotte and rigaudon) are performed to Dr. Hinson's keyboard accompaniment by dancers in Baroque costume. Approx. 107 minutes.

SKU: GI.G-9693

Composed by Connie Greenwood. First Steps in Music. Music Education. Book. 32 pages. GIA Publications #9693. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9693).

ISBN 9781622772582.

This book is the guide for teachers to give to all parents enrolled in First Steps in Music classes.   First Steps in Music Parent Handbook provides teachers of parent-child classes a concise and detailed resource that establishes the goals and objective for the infant and toddler or preschool classes. The primary goal of the First Steps in Music classes is for each child to reach his or her musical potential. Parent participation is the key ingredient to the success of the program. By establishing a clearly defined set of expectations for teachers, parents, and children, the parents will be able to replicate their child's classroom musical experiences at home. In Chapter 2 of the First Steps in Music Parent Handbook, the teacher and parents will find information about registration, class schedules, tuition, fees, cancellation policies, make up policies, and more. Chapter 3 gives detailed expectations for teachers, parents, and children. Chapter 4 outlines the class structure and curriculum components for each type of class. The classes are divided into four age-related sections: (1) Infants: birth to 12 months, (2) Toddler: 13 to 29 months, (3) Nursery: 30 to 42 months, (4) Preschool: 3.5 to 5 years. Chapter 5 discusses the Lending Library. Chapter 6 addresses the techniques used during class. Chapter 7 is a commitment form for the parents that says they agree to the guidelines suggested in the handbook. This much-needed book is a must for any teacher wanting to set up parent-child infant and toddler or preschool classes where the ultimate goal is to help children become musically independent and develop a lifelong love and appreciation of music as they become tuneful, beatful, and artful! Connie Greenwood is the lead teacher and director of the First Steps in Music program at the University of Hartford’s Hartt Community Division in West Hartford, CT.

By Various. For Bass. Bass. Softcover. Guitar tablature. 168 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

SKU: GI.G-10493

An Adventure with Arioso. Composed by Lillie Feierabend. First Steps in Music. Music Education. 44 pages. GIA Publications #10493. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10493).

ISBN 9781622775637.

Includes book, DVD, and unique code to access DVD online.   The purpose of Arioso, one of the eight parts of John Feierabend’s First Steps in Music curriculum, is to provide children with the opportunity to spontaneously create their own tunes. To do this, the catalyst must be inviting and accessible. The opera Hansel and Gretel provides the perfect opportunity while also introducing students, even very young ones, to the wonderful world of opera. In addition to creating Arioso, children will be able to sing some of the more accessible songs. This opera comes to life when children are invited to actively participate, to become each character and sing their songs, and to create Arioso to convey their thoughts and feelings. Lillie Feierabend has presented Hansel and Gretel for over twenty years to the delight of her entire school community. Join her as she guides the first, second, and third grade students of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir as they sing songs from the opera and create Arioso for each character. Also included on this DVD: A voiceover track with John and Lillie Feierabend discussing the songs and Arioso opportunities in each scene  Complete storyline with ideas for implementation  Parent engagement as they interact and create Arioso with their children  Lillie Feierabend is known for her work with young children and instilling a love of music within them. She has been a general music teacher in Connecticut for thirty years and a director of the Connecticut Children’s Chorus for seventeen. She is a frequent clinician at local, state, national, and international conferences, speaking on many aspects of early childhood music. Dr. John Feierabend is considered one of the leading authorities on child development in music and movement. He is a Professor Emeritus and former Director of Music Education at the University of Hartford’s The Hartt School and is a past President of the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE).

SKU: GI.G-10492

An Adventure with Movement Exploration. Composed by Lillie Feierabend. First Steps in Music. Music Education. 48 pages. GIA Publications #10492. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10492).

ISBN 9781622775620.

Includes book, DVD, and unique code to access DVD online.   The ultimate goal of Movement Exploration, one of the eight parts of John Feierabend’s First Steps in Music curriculum, is to use the body to appropriately demonstrate the expressiveness of the music. Experiencing various movements with accompanying music helps children develop lifelong sensitivities toward the expressiveness—or the “art part”—of music. There is no better vehicle for this than Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. The music and the story come alive when children are invited to actively participate, to become each character, and to respond expressively to their signature music. At the same time, each theme offers an opportunity to expand students’ creative movement vocabulary. Lillie Feierabend has presented The Nutcracker for over twenty years to the delight of her entire school community. Join her as she guides the first, second, and third grade students of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir in dancing each character and discovering the delight of moving expressively and musically to the Movement Exploration themes. Also included on this DVD: A voiceover track with John and Lillie Feierabend discussing each component of Movement Exploration Complete storyline with Movement Exploration themes and implementation ideas Parent engagement as they dance with their children Lillie Feierabend is known for her work with young children and instilling a love of music within them. She has been a general music teacher in Connecticut for thirty years and a director of the Connecticut Children’s Chorus for seventeen. She is a frequent clinician at local, state, national, and international conferences, speaking on many aspects of early childhood music. Dr. John Feierabend is considered one of the leading authorities on child development in music and movement. He is a Professor Emeritus and former Director of Music Education at the University of Hartford’s The Hartt School and is a past President of the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE).

Perfect binding, Renaissance. Classics. Book. 168 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30967. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Piano

SKU: HL.50490661

Easy Transcriptions by Franco Concina. Edited by Franco Concina. Easy Piano. Classical. Softcover. 48 pages. Ricordi #MLR875. Published by Ricordi (HL.50490661).

UPC: 884088646165. 8.75x12 inches.

16 Neapolitan tunes transcribed for the beginning pianist, including: Caruso • Santa Lucia luntana • Tu vuò fa l'americano • and more.

The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology - Volume 4 - Soprano (Book only) by Various. Edited by Richard Walters. For Vocal. Hal Leonard Vocal Collection. Broadway. Difficulty: difficult. Songbook. Vocal melody, lyrics, piano accompaniment, chord names, introductory text and a show synopsis. 216 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

A beginning/intermediate guide to hearing the chord changes. By Roberta Radley. Instructional. Level: beginning/intermediate. Book and 2 CDs. 168 pages. Published by Sher Music Company.