Arts Education:

Grade 9

Note: This list of resources in this section provides an update to Arts Education: A Bibliography for Grade 9 (1992).

Adventures in Music: Opera (Print-Non-Fiction). Bennett, Roy. Cambridge University Press (CUP), 1996. 48 p. ISBN 0-521-56935-4 ($17.00 U.S. pbk.). Audiocassette - ISBN 0-521-56944-3 ($52.50 U.S. cassette).

This book gives an introduction to opera complete with definitions and black-and-white photographs. It then goes on to give short descriptions of the plots of 12 famous operas, along with printed music excerpts. There are suggestions and exercises to assist the students in engaging in the listening process, as well as follow-up questions and activities. Please note that answers are not given for the follow-up questions. This well-written, easy-to-understand summary of operas provides an excellent introduction to opera.

An audiocassette that contains recorded examples of the excerpts used in the book is available.

Suggested Use: Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles (Print-Non-Fiction). Lipman, Jean and Aspinwall, Margaret. Hudson Hills Press, Inc. (NBN), 1981. 96 p. ISBN 0-933920-17-2 ($19.95 hdc.).

Here is a book that truly captures all the joy and exuberance of Alexander Calder and his unique art. Calder is a well-known figure in the history of modern sculpture. This resource presents a treasury of favourite works by Calder, 40 of them in full colour, as well as many fascinating photographs of the artist at work. The text tells the story of his life and career and relates his working methods and his own feelings about his art. The book also includes a guide to many of the Calder sculptures that can be seen in museums and public spaces around the world.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Secondary Level

Art First Nations: Tradition and Innovation in the Circumpolar World (Art Prints). Zuk, W. M. and Dalton, Robert. Art Image Publications (LRDC), 1999. Set of 3 units - Order no. 9862 ($170.95 kit).

(CAN, I/M) This beautiful three-unit resource examines the circumpolar regions of the world: Alaska, Arctic Canada, Greenland, Arctic Scandinavia and Siberia. Each unit contains a set of laminated, full-colour prints of works in various media and a teacher. s guide.

Each guide features biographies of the artists, visual and cultural notes on the works, references and resources and suggestions for related activities. The program uses legends and storytelling to encourage visualization and self-expression among the students. It also provides cross-curricular links to creative writing, the visual and performing arts, social studies and other subjects.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Secondary Level

Artsource: Performing Arts Package 1 (Kit). The Music Center of Los Angeles County. (Glencoe Middle School Art Series). Glencoe/McGraw Hill (MHR), 1999. ISBN 0-02-662381-1 ($99.55 kit).

Excerpts from different plays and samples of music from different cultures are presented in video and audio format in this American resource. It is composed of short summaries that highlight artists of stature from diverse cultures along with a selected work from each one. s art. Each work is illustrated with an audio or video sample. The only Canadian selection is "Suite of French Canadian Dances" by the AMAN International Folk Ensemble.

An instructor. s guide contains information about the artist and the creative process that led to the work, the work being studied and discussion questions designed to elicit thinking responses from the students. Suggestions for classroom activities are included, but teachers are encouraged to create their own lessons from the materials provided according to the experience, age and background of their students.

Suggested Use: Dance; Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

The Aztecs (Print-Non-Fiction). Chapman, Gillian. (Crafts From the Past Series). Heinemann Educational Bks (LRDC), 1997. 37 p. Order no. 18119 ($26.30 hdc.).

This resource presents projects designed to recreate some of the arts and crafts found in the Aztec culture. The activities include instructions for creating woven textiles, mosaic masks, jewelry, featherwork and wheeled toys. Information about the historical and cultural background and the significance of the specific art form is included in each activity. A list of materials necessary and illustrations showing the techniques for each project are included. A glossary of Aztec terminology and art terms is located at the end of the book.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Social Studies: Grades 7-9

Caught in the Net (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1997. 14 min. Order no. C9197 039/E9701 ($29.95).

(CAN, WCP) Caught in the Net provokes young people to explore the risks of getting too personal on the Internet. Adam reluctantly faces the possibility that a girlfriend he met over the Internet may not be everything she appears to be. He is challenged to think critically and carefully about the many people and sources of information he finds on the Internet. This video should be balanced with information regarding the positive value of peer support groups found on the web.

An excellent teacher. s guide containing valuable information and suggestions for discussion accompanies this video.

Please note that this program was recommended by Western Canadian Protocol to support English Language Arts Curricula.

Suggested Use: Media Studies

Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; English Language Arts 20; Health Education: Grades 6 to 9; Life Transitions 20/30

Chuck Close Up Close. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Greenberg, Jan and Jordan, Sandra. DK Publishing, Inc. (GDS), 1998. 48 p. ISBN 0-7894-2486-X ($23.95 hdc.).

The contemporary American painter Chuck Close is featured in this exciting biography. Close came to prominence in the late 1960s for his super-realistic giant heads. portraits up close. The authors provide plenty of quotes and information about the artist. s childhood in a simple direct style by using an appealing combination of biographical exposition and quotations by Close. Over two dozen colour reproductions and photographs help the reader to understand the evolution of this major artist. An illustrated essay about the history of portraiture included in the back matter asks the reader several direct questions, providing a springboard for group discussion. A glossary, a bibliography and a museum listing are also included. Readers will likely be inspired to consider the possibilities for their own creativity.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

Dancing (Video). (Silver Burdett Ginn Music Magic Video Library Series). Prentice Hall Inc. (PRN), 1991. 15 min. ISBN 0-382-26714-1 ($52.95).

Various dances from Africa, Spain, Cambodia, Poland, Hawaii and Alaska are featured in this video. The importance of the oral tradition in preserving dances and the role dance plays in preserving traditions in culture are emphasized.

The teacher. s guide provides excellent background information and includes vocabulary words.

Suggested Use: Dance

Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Print-Non-Fiction). Kohl, MaryAnn F. and Solga, Kim. (Bright Ideas for Learning Series). Bright Ring Publishing (MON), 1996. 141 p. ISBN 0-935607-09-9 ($22.95 pbk.).

This book reveals many unique ideas that offer students hands-on activities to explore the styles and techniques of over 80 visual artists ranging from Giotto to Van Allsburg. The artists are introduced with a brief biography, discussion of their individual style, an art project, a list of needed materials and step-by-step directions. A photograph or drawing of a possible outcome is also included. Icons are used to indicate experience and preparation levels, art techniques and styles of art. A glossary of "Great Art Words" and indexes of materials, artist styles, techniques and activities make this a very user friendly resource.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

Drawing the Line: Creative Writing Through the Visual and Performing Arts (Print-Non-Fiction). Gilmore, Barry. Calendar Islands Publishers (GDS), 1999. 142 p. ISBN 0-9663233-8-6 ($32.07 pbk.).

(WCP) The learning activities in this resource integrate the visual arts, music, movement, performing arts (including stage, film and television) and folk arts with student writing. Each chapter focuses on one genre of art. Individual units offer topic discussions for the teacher, a simple artistic activity, creative writing exercises and examples of students. written work. Strong links among viewing, representing and writing are provided, along with a variety of learning activities suitable for various grade levels. Assessment is linked to the learning activities in the resource. Although no rubrics are included, suggestions are provided for both peer assessment and student self-assessment.

Suggested Use: Drama; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; English Language Arts 10

Dreaming in Colour: A Music Listening Program (Audiocassette). MacGougan, Sharon. Briarwood Publishing Ltd. (BRW), 1995. ISBN 0-9695073-4-8 ($24.95 cassette).

(CAN) This valuable resource is designed to be a framework for any listening program. The package contains a music tape and teacher notes. The program could be used as an extension of a classical listening program or as a starting point for listening. It blends sound effects with contemporary musical styles.

The teacher notes describe how to set up a listening program in a classroom. This material includes descriptive information about the music as well as activities.

Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

The Egyptians (Print-Non-Fiction). Chapman, Gillian. (Crafts From the Past Series). Heinemann Educational Bks (SBC), 1997. 37 p. ISBN 1-57572-556-8 ($22.95 hdc.).

This resource presents projects designed to recreate some of the arts and crafts found in the Egyptian culture. Instructions are provided for creating hieroglyphic messages, mummy cases, reed boats, board games and pharaoh. s jewels. Various cultural and historical aspects of life in ancient Egypt and the significance of the specific art form are components of each activity. A list of materials necessary and illustrations showing the techniques for each project are included at the back of the book.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Social Studies: Grades 7-9

Emily Carr: An Introduction to Her Life and Art (Print-Non-Fiction). Newlands, Anne. Firefly Books Ltd. (FIR), 1996. 64 p. ISBN 1-55209-046-9 ($24.95 hdc.). ISBN 1-55209-045-0 ($14.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This book is an engaging and accessible introduction to an important Canadian artist. The text consists of 30 chronologically arranged sections that give a good sense of the difficulties Carr faced and the triumphs she achieved. Short accounts of aspects of Emily Carr. s career are accompanied by pertinent illustrations on the facing pages. The focus is on art, with the biographical information used as a background. Many entries use choice quotations from Carr. s own writing. The book concludes with an account of Carr. s influence on later artists and a tribute to her "vibrancy, courage and determination."

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Secondary Level

Entertainment (Video). (Career Options for Women Series). Third Wave Communications Inc. (MGR), 1999. 24 min. Dup. order no. V6848. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G6843 ($8.25 loose-leaf).

(CAN) This video from the Career Options for Women Series focuses on the entertainment industry which offers a variety of careers behind the camera as well as in digital post-production and animation. Viewers are given the opportunity to go behind the scenes and explore the entertainment careers of three very creative women. a photojournalist, a film colourist and an animation storyboard artist. The program also assures viewers that Canada. s reputation as "Hollywood North" is well deserved. This means that there is a wealth of opportunities right here at home!

Supporting print is available from Media Group.

Suggested Use: General

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Secondary Level; Communication, Production and Technology

Great African Americans in Music (Print-Non-Fiction). Rediger, Pat. (Outstanding African Americans Series). Crabtree Publishing Company (CRA), 1996. 64 p. ISBN 0-86505-800-8 ($19.16 hdc.).

(CAN) This book is part of the series Great African Americans that acknowledges the contribution of African-American men and women who dared to follow their dreams. With courage, faith and hard work they overcame obstacles in their lives and went on to excel in their fields. Biographical material that includes personality profiles, background information and difficulties encountered by 13 now-famous music personalities is presented in an easily read and interesting format. Photographs, a table of contents and an index make this a valuable resource for students who are interested in pursuing the study of these musicians.

Suggested Use: Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

The Greeks (Print-Non-Fiction). Chapman, Gillian. (Crafts From the Past Series). Heinemann Educational Bks (LRDC), 1998. 39 p. Order no. 18120 ($22.95 hdc.).

This resource presents projects designed to recreate some of the arts and crafts found in the Greek culture. Instructions are provided for creating labyrinths, a bronze helmet and a Trojan horse. Various cultural and historical aspects of life in ancient Greece and the significance of the specific art form are components of each activity. A list of materials necessary and illustrations showing the techniques for each project are included. A glossary of Greek terminology and art terms is located at the back of the book.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Social Studies: Grades 7-9

The Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1998. 50 min. Order no. C9198 013 ($39.95).

(CAN) Maud Lewis was disfigured, impoverished and married to a man who "wasn. t exactly Prince Charming," but she produced a torrent of sparkling, joyous paintings. During her lifetime, Maud. s works sold for as little as two dollars each. Today she is Canada. s most famous folk artist. This film tells the story of Maud. s life. from her carefree childhood, to the onset of the rheumatoid arthritis that would cripple her body and gnarl her hands, to the tragic story of the daughter she never knew she had. The beauty and simplicity of the paintings that gave meaning to her life are depicted in this inspiring film.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Secondary Level

The Man Who Made Parks: The Story of Parkbuilder Frederick Law Olmsted (Print-Non-Fiction). Wishinsky, Frieda and Zhang, Song Nan, illus. Tundra Books Inc. (CDS), 1999. unp. ISBN 0-88776-435-5 ($17.99 hdc.).

(CAN) In 1822, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won the design competition for New York. s Central Park. Olmsted went on to create many beautiful public parks throughout the United States and Canada. The straightforward text in this picture book is informative, and the many colourful pencil illustrations add greatly to the book. s appeal. The subject of landscape architecture might well be stimulated by the story of this great pioneer who gave the world a precious gift of parks.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level

MasterStrokes: Painting and Drawing With the Masters (CD-ROM). Clearvue/eav (LRDC), 1998. Order no. 9933 ($124.25).

Techniques used by artists including Michelangelo, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velasquez, Cezanne and Van Gogh are explored in this program. Users are able to view the underpaintings uncovered by x-rays and raking methods. Six tutorials are included: "Colour," "Composition," "Animation," "Light and Dark," "Hidden Images and Storytelling" and "Special Techniques." The program enables the user to "trace" the works of the Masters in order to understand the elements of shape, line, value and colour. The CD-ROM contains excellent instructions for use and a tutorial with video and audio highlights.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Secondary Level

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Exp. & upd. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Edwards, Betty. Tarcher, Jeremy P., Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 291 p. Order no. 9863 ($32.60 hdc.).

It has been more than 20 years since Edwards. original version of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was published. In this new edition, Edwards presents her theories with 50 percent new material in 10 fully revised chapters and many more illustrations. Edwards. premise is that drawing is a "whole skill" much like reading and driving. She claims these skills are perceptual and within the grasp of anyone who can see. Employing Edwards. exercises, students can retrain their eyes. Over time, the process becomes automatic and before long they can not only draw well but can also access the right side of the brain, where visual information is processed most effectively, to solve other problems. She believes the arts are essential for training specific visual and perceptual ways of thinking. Her explanation of how the brain functions while focused on drawing, which offers insights into how the requisite skills can be attained and refined, is one of the most valuable insights for students who will read this resource. A glossary of terms and an index are included.

Suggested Use: Visual Art; Teacher Reference

Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level

Nutcracker: The Untold Story (Video). Sendak, Maurice, illus. (Notes Alive! Series). Minnesota Orchestra (MIO), 1998. 47 min. ISBN 0-9653818-7-0 ($14.95 U.S.).

This holiday tale is retold in charming rhyme combined with bold 3-D animations by Maurice Sendak. It features a live ballet performance and the sounds of the world-class Minnesota Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky. s lush music. The tale of The Nutcracker comes to life through the melding of music, artistry and ballet. The video includes behind-the-scenes interviews with illustrator Maurice Sendak, scriptwriter Pamela Hill Nettleton and music director/conductor Eiji Oue.

Suggested Use: Dance

Other Use: Arts Education: Elementary Level; Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

Parents Aren't Supposed to Like it: Rock & Other Pop Musicians of the 1990s: Volumes 1-3 (Print-Non-Fiction). Bianco, David P., ed. The Gale Group (GALE), 1998. 672 p. ISBN 0-7876-1731-8 ($85.00 U.S. hdc.).

This comprehensive resource contains more than 135 biographical/critical entries on the hottest bands and musicians of the 1990s. The genres include grunge, rap, traditional rock and roll, folk, heavy metal, British pop, ska, art rock, techno and rhythm and blues. Each section begins with an overview of the genre and is followed by alphabetically arranged profiles of musicians from that genre. Portraits and other black-and-white photos of the musicians accompany most entries. Fun facts, historical background and fascinating anecdotes appear in sidebars throughout the volumes. The entries conclude with sections listing awards, further reading sources and contact information. Websites are listed for nearly all the musicians. A thorough subject index for the three-volume set and tables of contents in all three volumes make this an excellent resource for browsing or for research.

Suggested Use: Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Secondary Level

Plays of Belonging: Three Plays. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Deverell, Rex. Playwrights Canada Press (PLCN), 1997. 149 p. ISBN 0-88754-531-9 ($14.95 pbk.).

(SK) These three plays for young audiences speak of the yearning to belong. The title play, "Belonging" is the story of a child with a gift for poetry. but whose very giftedness sets her apart.

"Weird Kid" is about a group of young people who track down a vandal. only to discover their own part in making a classmate feel left out.

"Video Wars" is the story of a refugee child struggling to explain why a video war game is not simple entertainment, but means, rather, a war-torn homeland and a shattered and scattered family.

Each play is preceded by a playwright. s introduction. The real-life situations have possibilities for creative and critical extensions. Teachers are encouraged to have students create their own endings and to use the plays as inspiration for writing other scripts.

Suggested Use: Drama

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; Health Education: Grades 6 to 9

Rock, Rhythm and Reels: Canada's East Coast Musicians on Stage (Print-Non-Fiction). Fleming, Lee, ed. Ragweed Press, Inc. (GDS), 1997. 207 p. ISBN 0-921556-65-9 ($14.95 pbk.).

(CAN) In order to uncover the charm and passion underlying the flourishing East Coast music industry, Lee Fleming conducted interviews with 47 of Canada. s top musical acts from Atlantic Canada. Sometimes funny, often poignant, the short first-person profiles are candid and revealing. This readable comprehensive collection is both an invaluable resource and an engaging collection of folksy vignettes. Rock, Rhythm and Reels does not offer any critical analysis or historical perspective of the musical industry in Atlantic Canada, but it does provide an introduction to the rich musical heritage found in the East.

Suggested Use: Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Secondary Level

The Romans (Print-Non-Fiction). Chapman, Gillian. (Crafts From the Past Series). Heinemann Educational Bks (SBC), 1998. 39 p. ISBN 1-57572-734-X ($22.95 hdc.).

This resource presents projects designed to recreate some of the arts and crafts found in the Roman culture. Instructions are provided for creating scrolls, temples, statues and terracotta lamps. Various aspects of life in ancient Rome and the significance of the specific art form are components of each activity. A list of materials necessary and illustrations showing the techniques for each project are included. A glossary of Roman terminology and art terms is located at the end of the book.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Social Studies: Grades 7-9

A Shakespearean Theatre (Print-Non-Fiction). Chrisp, Peter and Hook, Adam, illus. (Look Inside Series). Wayland Publishers, Ltd. (SBC), 1998. 32 p. ISBN 0-7502-2282-4 ($25.00 hdc.).

This book describes life during Shakespeare. s time through the actors, audience and accessories found in a theatre. It raises the curtain on a stage full of peculiar props and performers. This look inside a Shakespearean Theatre contains trivia about the theatre at that time, but is not a resource for planning contextual dramas.

Suggested Use: Drama; Student/Teacher Reference

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

Tomie dePaola: His Art & His Stories (Print-Non-Fiction). Elleman, Barbara. Putnam Publishing (PBC), 1999. 218 p. ISBN 0-399-23129-3 ($50.00 hdc.).

Tomie dePaola is among the best known, best loved artist-authors creating books for children today. His art and his stories, filled with imagination, humour, elegance and curiousity, emanate from a love of life reflected in everything he does. In this detailed, copiously illustrated and beautifully produced book, Barbara Elleman explores Tomie dePaola as artist and illustrator. The book looks first at dePaola. s family life and then at the extraordinary scope of his work. autobiographical picture books, folktales, Christmas themes, religious stories and more. The book contains over 200 illustrations that help to give a fresh appreciation of this unique artist-author. Notes, a chronology, a bibliography and an index are also included.

Suggested Use: Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; Arts Education: Secondary Level; English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

TYA 5: Theatre for Young Audience. 1st ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Cumming, Peter, et al. Playwrights Canada Press (PLCN), 1998. 268 p. ISBN 0-88754-577-7 ($17.95 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) Plays by writers drawn from across the country representing both French and English cultures are featured in this anthology of plays. One is based on a First Nations legend, another on a Quebec folktale, still another is an examination of the grieving process, and two celebrate the healing balm of nature. The editors have chosen works that they believe will encourage imagination. This diverse collection contains plays for all ages, but teachers should note that some of the plays are of a deep and serious tone. Care should be taken to choose plays that are appropriate for the experience, age and background of the students.

Suggested Use: Drama

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

Vision & Voice: Extending the Literacy Spectrum (Print-Non-Fiction). Rief, Linda. Heinemann Educational Bks (GDS), 1999. 94 p. ISBN 0-325-00097-2 ($34.00 pbk.).

Vision and Voice is a practical guide for teachers. Two comprehensive research projects form the core of the book. The first is an environmental study of the rainforest that integrates reading, writing, art, science and math. The second, centred on the textile mills of the Industrial Revolution, connects reading, writing and music. The two projects are showcased on the CD included with the book. Extensive pictures and appendixes provide additional support for the projects. This resource provides a good model for a language-rich classroom. It shows how to extend the literary spectrum to include the visual and oral arts on a day-to-day basis.

Suggested Use: Music; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8; English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Who and When? Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Halliwell, Sarah, ed. Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1998. 96 p. Order numbers follow. ($31.00 hdc.).

Recommended titles in this series include:

From the glories of the Renaissance to the Postimpressionism of the nineteenth century, from Giotto to Toulouse-Lautrec, the books in this series tell the stories and accomplishments of the principle European and American artists, writers and composers who created the art, literature and music that still influences us today. The information is presented in well-organized chronological order under each category. Biographical information includes major turning points and the impact of certain events on each person. s life. Illustrations or photographs of each person along with coloured reproductions of major works highlight almost every page. This series provides an insight into the historical background that shaped the ages, and reveals how these talented men and women have developed artistic movements over time. The books each include a table of contents, an introduction to the particular time period, a glossary and a comprehensive index.

Suggested Use: Music; Visual Art

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8

Whole Notes: Stories Behind the Classics Series (Video). Sound Venture Productions (MGR), 1999. 26 min. Order numbers follow.

Recommended titles in this series include:

(CAN) This lively, six-part series explores the colourful stories behind some of the world. s best loved classical music. Hosted by internationally acclaimed concert pianist Jon Kimura Parker, Whole Notes features performances by the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada, conducted by Pinchas Zukerman. Interviews of scholars and archival photographs enhance the videos.

Suggested Use: Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level

World Music: Cultural Traditions (Compact Disc). Haddad, Bob. Glencoe/McGraw Hill (LRDC), 2000. Order no. 9860 ($97.25).

This resource consists of recorded examples of regional music on CDs, a description of each track for the teacher. s reference and an introductory essay for each lesson. Questions to facilitate the listening experience are suggested, with additional information for teacher reference. Upbeat music selections ranging from countries that include the United States and Canada, Latin America, Europe, Russia, North Africa, Australia and several Asian countries make this an excellent choice for teachers who wish to expose their students to world music.

Suggested Use: Music

Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 8