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    It's Elemental, Lessons That Engage (Memphis Musicraft Publications)

    15 fully-processed lessons for lower, middle, and upper elementary grades demonstrating the Orff
    Schulwerk elemental process with a focus on rhythm, melody, tone color, texture, and form. Original,
    folk, and traditional melodies with simple orchestrations; grade level is given for each song. Gives
    clear lesson goals and skill objectives plus extensions and classroom tips.





    It’s Elemental 2, More Lessons That Engage (Memphis Musicraft Publications)

    This book is similar to volume 1 with the additional focus area of timbre. The collection contains 18
    new, fully processed lessons for elementary grades. Each lesson lists the focus, suggested grade
    level, skills used, process, performance ideas, and an extension activity. 3 lessons are given in each
    focus area: rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, form, and timbre. The songs presented include world
    folk music, traditional tunes and original pieces. Simple orchestrations, poetry, movement, games,
    and classroom management tips are included.



    Earth, Water, Fire, Air!  A Suite for Voices, Narrator and Orff Instruments
    (Memphis Musicraft Publications)

           An exciting performance piece for upper elementary ensembles celebrating the natural "elements"
    of Earth, Water, Fire and Air.  The work features unison, two and three-part singing, speech
    ostinati, instrumental accompaniments, poetry, interpretive signing, recorder playing and
    movement  suggestions.





 
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Make a Joyful Sound!  A Celebration of Orff Schulwerk Media (Memphis Musicraft Publications)
 
  
Thirty-nine processed activities for elementary grades (easy to challenging) celebrating Orff
  Schulwerk media:  Body Percussion, Speech, Singing, Unpitched Percussion, Barred Instruments,
  Recorder and Movement.  Activities feature a step-by-step process, a performance outline, and
  suggestions for going further with the media focus from each activity.  Collection includes original,
  traditional and world music songs, games and activities.

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