Sections This is not an exhaustive list. You may find you need other sections as you use the notebook as a resource. However, do begin with these sections and in this order: The first section pertains to your DME class  | DME - (may be subdivided for your convenience to include notes, assignments, etc.) Do not put all handouts in this section. This section is only for those papers which pertain only to this class and which cannot actually be used in an elementary classroom setting. These would include your syllabus, review sheets, assignment instructions, schedule, etc. |
The following sections will be your resources for teaching elementary music | Pedagogy - information about teaching strategies, theory, methodology, research, assessment, curriculum, etc. | | Classroom - non-musical considerations: discipline, room arrangement, organization, supplies, equipment, politics, scheduling, etc. | | Bulletin Boards - ideas and instructions | | Special Projects - ideas and info about planning programs, learning centers, and projects your children can do for open-house, advanced learning, class projects, etc. |
| Misc. - anything which does not fit somewhere else |
These sections can be organized by the National Standards 1. Singing alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music | Songs/Singing - lists, words and notation |
2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music | Instruments - activities which teach instrument recognition | | Orff - ensembles and accompaniments | | Recorder - any notes you take plus your Recorder Karate packet |
3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments | Improvisation |
4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines | Composition |
5. Reading and notating music | Symbols/Terms - activities which teach the "language" | | Rhythm - reading activities and exercises/drills |
6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music | Listening - listening maps and lessons on specific pieces | | Styles - activities to study form, style, and genre in music |
7. Evaluating music and music performances | Ear-Training - melodic and harmonic recognition and production | | Writing - prompts for children to write about music | | Concert etiquette - lessons on how to behave and appreciate performances |
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts | Cross-curricular - musical activities that also teach other subjects or that show music in other subjects | | Cross-curricular - activities to study interconnectivity of all of the arts |
9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture | Composers - resources associated with specific composers and musicians | | Styles - activities to study form, style, and genre in music | | World music - music of other cultures |
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