Found on the Net

This site offers some great music posters. Why not print some of them off in colour to brighten up your music room? (thanks to Michael Griffin)

http://www.musiceducationworld.com/?q=musicposters

Music Resource of the Month

Guest Post from Bridget Anese ...

Introducing…sparklebox.co.uk!

I know that many of you music teachers out there know of this website already, but I was only introduced to this fantastic resource by the fabulous Fiona Burnett from KMEIA Townsville and am very grateful.

Is your classroom looking dull? This (completely FREE) website has got you covered. It contains poster on instruments, rhythms, musical elements etc. to laminate and put around your room to make your music room more enticing. I will be jazzing up my teaching room with these posters very soon.

You can use the resources for more than just decorating; think musical bingo, snap, getting students to walk to the appropriate musical sign, reinforcing correct groupings of rhythms and beats (for the older kids)….the list goes on! We would love to hear from you on how you use the resources in your classroom! This is also a great resource for the classroom teacher incorporating the arts in your everyday lessons!

Imagine the time this resource (sorry, did I mention FREE resource?) could save you! Just download, print and laminate! The website also contains an advertisement that links to funmusicco.com, an online resource with eBooks and lessons for those teachers lucky enough to have SMART boards! This one is not so free, but they do send you free samples when you sign up.

There you have it! Send us in any other ideas you have regarding this resource! Like Debbie, I truly believe in sharing what you know with others, because, more often that not, you will also get something in return! 

Thanks Bridget. 

If you have any ideas you would love to share please leave them in the comment section.

Don't forget to pop by the Crescendo website for more music teaching resources.

Pinterest Thursday Finds

Today I found this lovely Colorful Treble Clef necklace. It is handmade by elifus on Etsy. She has some other beautiful music inspired creations like these treble clef earrings, which I think make a lovely match to the necklace.

If you haven't yet found us on Pinterest pop over and follow us, we would love to see you there.

Found on the Net

Have you been talking about orchestras in your music class. This great little worksheet will help you revise where all the instruments are positioned. Check out the PDF here.

http://www.musicatschool.co.uk/year_7/Instruments_sheets/layout_worksheet.PDF

Do you have any great music teaching finds from the world wide web? Please let us know. Just leave a comment below, we would love to hear from you.

And the Winner is...

The winner of our March Membership giveaway has just been drawn.

Congratulations to

Maureen Crimeen 

She is our lucky Crescendo Member that scores this great puppet pack below including

Spider puppet

Bird puppet

Mother and child puppets

3 Musical instruments

and a fire breathing dragon figurine.

  

Stay tuned for more member giveaways coming soon. If you would like to become a member of Crescendo Music Education for your chance to win, check out the website for more details.

Workshop Wrap Up

Two weeks ago we ran the first Crescendo Music Workshop for 2012. The Resources for the Primary Music Classroom workshop was entertaining, resourceful and great fun.

Over 50 of us gathered at the Arana Leagues Club bright and early on Saturday morning and listened while Andrew Lange showed us all how to use an Interactive White Board. Then Nathan Cahill wowed us with his Ukulele skills and demonstrated how to use a webcam to teach your class the Ukulele. 

 

Debbie O'Shea showed us all her favourite puppets, toys, games and songs that make your music room fun and entertaining for your kids. We sang songs and played games. A great day was had by all!

 

  

If you missed this workshop and would like to purchase the comprehensive notes from the day just email Debbie at debbie@crescendo.com.au.

You can see all the photos on our face book page here. And see a couple of videos of the games on YouTube here.

If you are interested in the next workshop, 'Totally Treble - Choir Workshop (Primary treble voice repertoire and teaching ideas)', you can down load the registration form here or see the website for more details.

www.crescendo.com.au

March Members Giveaway

Become a Member of Crescendo and WIN!!!

Have you been thinking about membership? Well March is the time to do it. We are giving away this fantastic prize pack to one lucky member of the Crescendo website. All you have to do to be in the draw is become a member in March. If you are already a member you automatically go into the draw. 

This month the prize pack is a great one. You could win:

Spider puppet

Bird puppet

Mother and child puppets

3 Musical instruments 

and a fire breathing dragon figurine.

 

 

Crescendo Membership offers a great range of resources for the Primary School/Music Teacher. You will have access to exclusive resources, worksheets, teaching ideas , repertoire, games, activities, clip art and more. Membership is on $50 per year and new material is constantly added. For more details check out the website at www.crescendo.com.au