The Actor’s Account of Famous Musical Moments Friday, October 29, 2021
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral & Classroom Music Specialists
The Actor’s Account of Famous (and Not-So-Famous) Musical Moments by Anna Wentlent
Bring music history to life with this innovative classroom resource! Short readers’ theater scripts allow students to immerse themselves in important musical moments, from Guido d’Arezzo developing music notation, to Marian Anderson performing at the Lincoln Memorial, to hip-hop emerging in the Bronx. Background music suggestions, optional props, and class discussion prompts are included for each. Use individually or combine a few for an “informance,” school assembly, or full performance onstage or on Zoom. Recommended for grades four and up. Book is 100% reproducible. Suitable for remote teaching / distance learning.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
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!