Making Music in Montessori - Everything Teachers Need to Harness Their Inner Musician Bring Music

This gives Montessori teachers the knowledge, skills, and confidence to get their children independently reading, writing, playing, researching, and composing music.

List of contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
PART 1: Your Musical Montessori Environment
Chapter 1: Yes, You Are Musical: Five Music Myths Debunked
Chapter 2: The Musician In You
Chapter 3: Preparing Your Environment
PART 2: All The Music Theory You'll Need to Know
Chapter 4: What Is Music, Anyway?
Chapter 5: First Steps: Scales and Modes
Chapter 6: Writing and Reading Music
Chapter 7: The House That Music Built: Musical Forms
PART 3: Going Beyond the Bells to Build Music Literacy
Chapter 8: Musical Concepts and Skills
Chapter 9: The Kodály Approach
Chapter 10: Putting it all Together
PART 4: Making Music in Montessori
Chapter 11: Activities for Follow Up
Chapter 12: Activities for Growth
Chapter 13: Spontaneous Performances
Chapter 14: 55 Songs to Read, Sing, Dance, and Play
Chapter 15: Cosmic Stories

Appendix A: Listening and Singing with Children
Appendix B: How to Teach a Song, Including Part Singing
Appendix C: How to Lead a Song
Appendix D: Music Grid Paper
Appendix E: Resource List
Appendix F: Scale and Chord Matching Table
Appendix G: Index of Songs
Bibliography
Author Bio

About the author

Michael Johnson is a distinguished historian specializing in American history. With a degree in History from Harvard University, Johnson's work delves into pivotal moments, figures, and themes shaping the United States. He has authored numerous acclaimed books, offering insightful perspectives and engaging narratives. Johnson's commitment to meticulous scholarship and compelling storytelling has earned him widespread acclaim in the field. Passionate about sharing his expertise, he frequently engages in lectures and public events to foster a deeper appreciation for America's past.

Summary

This gives Montessori teachers the knowledge, skills, and confidence to get their children independently reading, writing, playing, researching, and composing music.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Johnson, Michael (Consulting Engineer Binnie Black Johnson
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2020
• EAN: 9781475844719
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-4471-9
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Didaktische Kompetenz und Lehrmethoden, Music, Fachspezifischer Unterricht, EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / General, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Education / Teaching, EDUCATION / Classroom Management, MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Appreciation, EDUCATION / Arts in Education, Organization & management of education, Philosophy & theory of education, Teaching skills & techniques, Educational administration & organization, Curriculum planning & development, Student life, Advice on education, Educational: Art & design, Students & Student Organisations, Educational: Arts, general, EDUCATION / Teaching / General