Music Fundamentals, Methods, and Materials for the Elementary Classroom Teacher

Key differences between 5th and 4th editions

• Time lapse between current and previous publications: 6 years (2011 vs 2005).
• Music Fundamentals for the Elementary Classroom Teacher was first published in 1990.
• Expanded ideas on integrating music across the curriculum consolidate the knowledge of language arts, social studies, math, and science and strengthen the understanding of musical concepts.
• References to the National Standards for Arts Education, with direct applications to the music curriculum, further exemplifies the strength of content in the text and ability to ease of transition of this knowledge to classroom practice.
• Inspirational accompaniment tracks for selected songs found throughout the text now feature voices of children.
• Includes additional easy-to-follow listening maps to enhance an appreciation of a variety of musical styles.
• Activities on beginning drumming, guidelines on maintaining vocal health, and more exciting multicultural and patriotic folk songs, rhymes, and movement activities are feature throughout the text.
• The Fifth Ed. covers several new topics, including:
• Vocal Health
• Ragtime
• Blues
• Popular Dances