Curated OER
Sanctus--Frank Martin
Twelfth graders complete a music listening log and then work in small groups to complete essays that answer a given set of questions about the music.
Curated OER
Agnus Dei--Rutter and Faure Requiems
Twelfth graders complete a music listening log while listening to and discussing Faure Requiem and Rutter Requiem. They complete a two to three page essay comparing the Agnus Dei movements by Faure and Rutter.
Curated OER
Die Lorelei
Students use a traditional German Folksong to increase vocabulary. They use a traditional German folksong to identify a historical time period and explain the meaning of Die Lorelei.
Curated OER
Family of Musicians
Students view a video about street musicians/singers and then perform in a small ensemble, recognizing that there is no real star of an ensemble.
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Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Shape Note Singing [Pdf]
An essay and lesson plan on traditional American shape-note choral singing.
Other
Choral Net: The Internet Center for Choral Music
A large web portal of online resources and information on choral music worldwide.
Other
The Choral Public Domain Library
This searchable database of more than 5,000 pieces of free, classical choral music features MIDI file downloads and PDF documents.
Other
Mississippi State: Sacred Harp Singing
A comprehensive website on Sacred Harp singing, a non-denominational community singing event that focuses on group participation. Explore this rich tradition at this website with historic background and audio files.
Other
Vocalist
A general site for anyone interested in singing. Contains free online singing lessons and articles for vocalists related to singing plus other useful information. Resources for everyone-even kids online music games.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Introduction to Polyphonic Singing
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a step by step introduction to rhythm, melody, and polyphonic singing through the use of several canons.
Other
Diction for Singers
The complete vocal diction resource site. Commentary that is to the point. Supplemental visuals and lots of related resources and links.
Other
Sweet Adelines International
The official website for the organization of women who sing "barbershop" music. Site contains a good component devoted to the development of young girls.
University of Michigan
Beyond Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Many famous and not so famous rounds can be found at this website. Midi files allow you to listen and learn. Wonderful!
Other
Primarily a Cappella: Homepage
A general website from Primarily A Cappella focusing on the world of a cappella singing. Find a recording. Look for an arrangement. Discover instructional materials such as books and videos. Find out what is happening in this fast...
Other
Music Teacher's Resource Site: Rounds for Voices or Instruments
With the focus on the classroom, this page provides a few fun rounds to use with children.
Other
Gregorian Chants
Learn the history of the Gregorian Chant as it originated from Egyption monks.
Starfall
Starfall: Sing Along Vol 2
This site offers six songs for students to sing along: Aiken Drum, Are You Sleeping, Autumn Leaves, B-I-N-G-0, Comin' Round the Mountain, and Day and Night.
Starfall
Starfall: Sing Along Vol 1
This site offers six sing-along songs for children: A Hunting We Will Go, Alphabet Song, America the Beautiful, Backpack Bear's ABC's, Backpack Is a Little Bear, and Down By the A-B-Sea.