Multicultural Art Posters
Multicultural Perspectives in Music Education. 2nd ed.
Multimedia Beethoven: The Ninth Symphony
Murals
Murray Louis in Concert: Vol. I - Murray Louis Dance Solos
Music
Music: A Listener's Introduction
Music Alive!
Music and Culture
Music Directory Canada. 6th ed.
Music for Dance
Music for Dance Series
Music in Canada
Music in Our Lives Series
Music in the Midnight Sun
Music! Its Role and Importance in Our Lives
Music Lab - A Book of Musical Ideas
Music Machines
Music, the Art of Listening. 4th ed.
The Musical PC
Music-lab: A Book of Sound Ideas
My Partners, My People Series
(Poster). Please refer to the titles: Africa: Multicultural Posters, China: Multicultural Posters, India: Multicultural Posters, Japan: Multicultural Posters, and World of Islam: Multicultural Posters.
Multicultural Perspectives in Music Education. 2nd ed.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Anderson, William M, et al. Music Educators National Conference (MENC), n.d. unp. Order no. 1509 ($43.50 U.S.).
This is a highly recommended world music resource designed for both generalists and specialists in music. Organized geographically, the book looks at several cultural groups from around the world. In each chapter, the editors describe general musical development and characteristics as background information for lesson plans. Lessons, mainly centered around the dominant cultural instruments and rhythms, are suitable for adaptation to several student levels. The concluding discography/filmography/
bibliography is an excellent list of related music resources. The book offers black-and-white photographs. Included are a table of contents, an extensive glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Multimedia Beethoven: The Ninth Symphony
(CD-ROM). Winter, Robert. Microsoft Corporation (MICC), 1992. Order no. 085-050av110 ($44.95).
System Requirements: 2MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, VGA display, audio board and mouse, MS-DOS version 3.1, headphones or speakers
This is an excellent multimedia exploration of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. The CD-ROM program examines the music, the historical setting in which the symphony was created, as well as the elements of music and principles of composition exhibited in the work.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Video). (Art in the Classroom Series). SaskMedia (MGR), 1980. 27 min. Dup. order no. V953.
(SK) Students are shown the techniques needed to produce murals or tiles from clay and then prepare one with the help of the artist instructor.
Suggested Use: Visual Art
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9; Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Murray Louis in Concert: Vol. I - Murray Louis Dance Solos
(Video). Dance Horizons (PRI), 1989. 52 min. No order number is required. ($49.95 U.S.).
This video traces Murray Louis's career as dance soloist from 1953 to the 80’s. It includes studio and live performance footage, along with interviews with Louis, to illustrate the evolution of the dancer's personal style.
Suggested Use: Dance
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Print-Non-Fiction). Evans, Kathy, ed. (The Issues Collection). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1993. 158 p. ISBN 0-07-551452-4 ($13.53 pbk.). Teachers Guide - ISBN 0-07-551453-2 ($31.45 pbk.).
(CAN) This book is a celebration of music's power and beauty--the way it can excite, soothe, and help to express feelings. It offers poems, stories, and non-fiction on a variety of topics such as music as therapy, learning and performing music, music as a career, music as big business, and music's connections with family, history, and place. A few black-and-white photographs enhance the text. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Music
Music: A Listener's Introduction
(Print-Non-Fiction). Levy, Kenneth. Harper & Row Pubs., Inc. (HCP), 1983. 526 p. ISBN 0-06-043978-5 ($58.50 hdc.).
This is a scholarly reference for teachers new to the field of music education. It covers music history from ancient times to music of the 1960’s. Colour plates present art work relating to musical instruments and performers through the ages. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Kit). Cherry Lane Music Co. Inc. Music Alive! (CLM), n.d. Subscription, published 8 times a year - ISSN 0735-5720 ($175.00 U.S.).
This resource is available in the following formats:
• Audiocassettes $195.00 U.S.
• Compact Discs $215.00 U.S.
Each Music Alive! package contains the following:
• A class set of 30 copies featuring articles that focus mainly on pop music.
• An audiocassette or CD of original recordings of pop hits created for Music Alive! as well as recorded examples of classical pieces.
• An accompanying monthly teacher's guide providing background information and suggestions for teaching. The guide also provides objectives, lesson plans, bibliography, discography, and follow-up activities.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Video). Educational Audio Visual (SSC), 1992. 30 min. Order no. 7VH0039 ($199.95).
(I/M) This three-part video introduces the music of Polynesia, sub-Sahara Africa, and Aboriginal North America. It examines the music and musical instruments of these three distinct cultural groups to show the integral role played by music in the daily lives of each group. The section on North American Aboriginals describes the diversity of Aboriginal peoples, the religious and ceremonial nature of their music, and use of instruments such as drums, rattles, flutes, bells, and an Apache violin. No Canadian content is included.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Music Directory Canada. 6th ed.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Humphries, T. and McLean, K. Norris-Whitney Communications Inc. (NWC), 1993. 600 p. ISBN 0-9691272-6-X ($24.95 pbk.).
(CAN) This comprehensive music directory is organized into two major sections. The first comprises companies, individuals, and services; the second, an appendix, consists of categories of historical, bibliographical, and classified information which serves as a "yellow" pages of the Canadian music industry. Included is a glossary of commonly used music terms and acronyms.
Suggested Use: Music
(Audiorecording). Taylor, Philip. (Music for Dance Series). The Music Room (Tapes) (CEM), 1985. Order no. mr7 ($18.00 cassette).
The audiocassettes in this series offer instrumentals, with rich sound effects, to accompany creative dance.
Suggested Use: Dance
(Audiorecording) Please refer to the titles: Feet, Fins and Wings; Fire, Music for Dance, and Travelogue.
(Print-Non-Fiction). (ArtSource Series). Canadian Heritage Publications (CCG), 1993. 41 p. ISBN 0-662-21166-9 ($5.95 pbk.).
(CAN) A part of the ArtSource Series, this booklet provides information and practical hints on participating in music in Canada. It includes sections on joining associations, developing skills, finding sources for funding, as well as legal and other aspects of becoming an established artist. Included in a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Music
(Kit). Please refer to the title: The Japanese People Kit: Dance and Music From Japan.
(Video). Rhombus Media Ltd. (MCN), 1989. 55 min. No order number is required. ($350.00).
(CAN, I/M) Scenes from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra's visit to Inuvik include Inuit fiddling, drum and dance performances, and community activities that effectively show daily life in this northern community.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Music! Its Role and Importance in Our Lives
(Print-Non-Fiction). Fowler, Charles. Glencoe (BB), 1994. 572 p. Teacher's Manual - Order no. BB 7116 ($37.40 coil-bound). Compact Discs - Order no. BB 7117 ($687.40). Video - Order no. BB 7118 ($63.90). Order no. BB 7115 ($60.50 hdc.).
The text is a very comprehensive compilation of activities for engaging students in the study and creation of music from several cultures in varied modes of expression. Included are short profiles of musicians and composers, musical scores, and suggestions for discussion and creative projects. It offers colour visuals and a world map. It includes a table of contents, a glossary, a composer/artist index, and a general index. Although designed as a student text, the purchase of classroom sets is not recommended. This resource requires supplementary materials with Canadian, Saskatchewan, Aboriginal, and Métis content. The teacher's manual provides additional short profiles of musicians and composers, ideas for activities and related listening suggestions from the 17 CD albums. It includes a comprehensive index of the CDs, a composer index and an index of compositions. The audio and video components provide rich resources of sound that reinforce what is said about music in the text.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Choral: A30, B30, C30
Music Lab - A Book of Musical Ideas
(Print-Non-Fiction). Forster, John. Universal Edition/Alfred (EAMD), 1983. 72 p. Order no. ue26927 ($25.00 U.S. pbk.).
This is a highly recommended resource for creation of sound compositions. The ideas in the book are well organized and clearly presented for use by both music specialists and generalists. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Music - Teacher Reference
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
(Video). Films for the Humanities & Sciences (FFH), 1991. 26 min. Order no. FFH-2315 ($89.95 U.S.).
This is a good introduction to computers in music education. The first section of the program illustrates examples of computer use. The second part contains an interview discussing music and computer integration.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8
Music, the Art of Listening. 4th ed.
(Print-Non-Fiction). Ferris, Jean. Wm C Brown Publishers (TMP), 1995. 419 p. ISBN 0-697-24544-6 ($43.95 pbk.). Audiocassette - ISBN 0-697-26698-2 ($39.95). Compact Disc - ISBN 0-697-26699-0 ($48.95). Compact Disc/Teacher's Manual - ISBN 0-697-24545-4 ($58.95). Audiocassette/Teacher's Manual - ISBN 0-697-24546-2 ($58.95).
This resource presents a concise study of the history, instruments, and personalities associated with traditional Western music. The first section describes basic concepts of music in chapters about sound, rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre. Part II discusses music from ancient to modern times within a social and cultural context. Several colour plates illustrate well-known art works, operas, and dance productions. Listening examples described in the text are available on audiocassette tapes. This is a useful teacher resource that stresses the importance of focused listening. Colour and black-and-white photographs are produced. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Print-Non-Fiction). Yelton, Geary, ed. Midi America, Inc. (FHW), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-9623397-8-4.
This comprehensive guide on making music with PCs includes information from various professionals on music education software, DOS and sequencers, MIDI, acoustics, instruments, how to use multimedia products, music printing programs, and more. The book offers numerous black-and-white illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Music
Music-lab: A Book of Sound Ideas
(Print-Non-Fiction). Forster, John. Universal Edition/Alfred (UEAK), 1983. 72 p. ISBN 0-900938-54-4 ($19.95 pbk.).
This is a highly recommended resource for creation of sound compositions. The ideas in the book are well organized and clearly presented for use by both music specialists and generalists. Included is a table of contents.
Suggested Use: Music
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9
(Video). Please refer to the titles: Douglas Cardinal: Architect, George Littlechild, and Pow Wow.