Shaped by Sound Monday, August 25, 2025
recommended by Jen Sper, School Choral & Classroom Music Specialist
Shaped by Sound: Responding and Connecting to Music by Krista Hart
Music is more than just sound – it reflects who we are, where we come from, and how we connect with the world. “Shaped by Sound” provides ready-to-use lessons that bring the Responding and Connecting national standards to life. With guided listening experiences, thought-provoking discussions, creative projects, and thoughtful journaling, this resource helps students analyze how music expresses emotion, shapes culture, and tells powerful stories.
Whether they’re comparing genres, unpacking the intent behind lyrics, or discovering how music connects to their own lives, students will develop critical listening skills and a stronger personal connection to music.
Get ready to spark curiosity, inspire reflection, and help students see music in a whole new way!
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About the Author:
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.