Drumming & Percussion Resources for the Classroom Friday, December 04, 2020
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral & Classroom Music Specialists
Rhythm Cups by John Jacobson
Change up your rhythm teaching with RHYTHM CUPS! With simple plastic cups and great rhythmic songs, you can teach rhythm reading, accurate performance, physical coordination, music literacy, and teamwork. The printed song collection features singer lead sheets with rhythm cup patterns in standard notation. Our easy-to-read iconic rhythm cup notation for the patterns in each song is also included on a separate page. The rhythm cup language, such as tap table, pat cup, pass cup, is explained with pictures and a detailed description. Each book comes with a unique code for online access to audio recordings and demonstration videos of each rhythm cup pattern. From simple to more challenging rhythm cup patterns, these 10 songs and rhythm cup activities will add a flexible way to engage music students in grades 3-6 in rhythm reading and performance.
Beginners at the Bars by Katie Grace Miller
Equip your youngest learners with the tools they need to play Orff instruments today! Katie Grace Miller shares beginning barred percussion techniques in this insightful resource that works for students as young as kindergarten. Eight alliterative Bar Basics make teaching basic skills fun, efficient, and memorable. And eighteen expertly crafted lessons for beginners use an ingenious technique to help you give individualized attention to all of your students. This book will give your students a strong foundation in basic instrument skills and inspire joyful learning for the rest of their school careers! Recommended for Grades K-3.
Flex! by Mark Shelton
Instruments are so important in a child’s music education, but how do you use them effectively? And what if you don’t have all the instruments you’d like to have? Here’s the answer! This book offers 30 opportunities to practice ensemble skills with whatever instruments you have – whether that’s a plethora of fantastic instruments, or simply body percussion. Develop your students’ skills while they experience a variety of styles, key signatures, and rhythmic figures that will stay with them in their musical journey. Use with barred percussion, buckets, Boomwhackers, conventional classroom percussion instruments, found sounds, and body percussion. Downloadable recordings included.
Kalani’s World Rhythms by Kalani Das
Energize your classroom with traditional World Music! From the simplest of rhythm patterns to beautiful melodies and rich harmonies, there’s a part to play for every student as they explore authentic songs and rhythms. Easy-to-play drumming arrangements place success and fun within reach of every student. Kalani is your guest instructor! Authentic techniques and rhythms for a range of drums and percussion instruments are demonstrated via downloadable video and audio recordings, bringing Kalani’s expertise right into your classroom. PDF scores of each song provide piano and Orff instrument parts and every song is suitable for ukuleles and other common chording instruments. Students will love the upbeat rhythms. No drums? No problem. Alternative instrumentation is provided and the included accompaniment recordings make it easy to perform without any instruments. Each song tells a story that can be used to prompt creative movement, foster teamwork and build character. Kalani gives you ways to bring out the best in your students – including special learners. Video segments include: instruction for every drum and percussion instrument, layering in of all rhythm parts for each song, and how to teach rhythms using PUPS (Pulse Under Pattern Sequence). Audio includes: full performance recordings, accompaniment recordings, and layering in of rhythm parts for each song. Songs include: “Baiana,” “Kakilambe,” “Moribayasa,” “Paranaue,” “Tambor,” and “Zun Zun.” Suggested for grades 4-8.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper has been with Stanton’s since 2006. A former middle school and high school choral director, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, she also enjoys good food, running (to counteract the good food…) and the Muppets.
Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. Currently she is a church choir director, operates a private voice/piano studio and is active as a clinician and accompanist. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!