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The New Handbook of Research on Music Teaching and Learning by Richard Colwell (Editor); Carol P. Richardson (Editor); Music Educators National Conference Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: REF. MT1.N48 2002
ISBN: 0195138848
Publication Date: 2002-04-18
A Guide to Research in Music Education by Roger P. Phelps; Ronald H. Sadoff; Edward C. Warburton; Lawrence Ferrara; Maskit Jonathan (Contribution by)
Call Number: Ref. MT1.P5 2005
ISBN: 0810852403
Publication Date: 2004-11-20
Directing the Choral Music Program by Kenneth H. Phillips
Call Number: MT935.P529 2004
ISBN: 0195132823
Publication Date: 2003-09-04
Giving voice to democracy in music education : diversity and social justice by DeLorenzo, Lisa C.
ISBN: 9781317534556
Publication Date: New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016.
Integrating Music into the Elementary Classroom (with Resource Center Printed Access Card) by William M. Anderson; Joy E. Lawrence
Call Number: MT1.A696 2010
ISBN: 9780495569855
Publication Date: 2009-01-26

Looking for ideas for lesson plans? This is the place to start. All of these series are available in the library. These resources encompass band, orchestra, choir, and general music from pre-k through junior high.

Teaching Through Performance in.... Band, Orchestra, Choir

Call Number: MT733.T433

Essays on teaching and analysis of significant works for these ensembles in print. The teacher guide includes information on musical selection, such as composer and composition information, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements (form and structure), suggestions for additional listening, and a guide to selected references. This series has accompanying CDs.
Silver Burdett Making Music: Series grades 1-8
Call Number: MT930 .M35

Includes transparencies and CDs as well as a resource book with handouts and assessment tools. This is a text book with full lesson plans.

The Music Connection: series grades k-8
Call Number: MT930 .M88

Includes transparencies and CDs. Full lesson plans are divided into concepts (rhythm, melody, harmony, etc.), themes, and reading.
Experiencing Choral Music
Call Number: MT935.E98

Includes CDs and full lesson plans. Books are published separately for different vocal parts (treble, tenor/bass, mixed) and proficiency levels.
Pam Schiller Series
Call Number: MT920.S38

This series is directed for classroom teachers but could be useful for pre-k planning.