Learn MORE Basic Concepts Through Song-If you want kids to remember something put it in a song! By popular demand here are twelve MORE songs to teach reinforce and assess students in Grades 3-6 on the basics of music. From the classroom of Cristi Cary Millercomes this teaching collection about clef signs melody harmony dynamics form tone color time signatures notes & rests pitch syncop…
The Solfege Samba is loads of fun - a simple song that will get your audience singing along in no time at all! The teaching skills of composer Cristi Cary Miller have been applied to create this super musical way to learn the Do-Re-Mi Solfege system written for both 2-part and 3-part groups.This Showtrax CD features full accompaniments for the classroom or performance.
Discovery Level 2-Here is a dynamic concert piece from Cristi Cary Miller that celebrates the gift of music. In ABA form it is filled with energy through the use of syncopated rhythms and tempo/dynamic contrast. An excellent selection for a concert opener or festival.
The Solfege Samba is loads of fun - a simple song that will get your audience singing along in no time at all! The teaching skills of composer Cristi Cary Miller have been applied to create this super musical way to learn the Do-Re-Mi Solfege system written for both 2-part and 3-part groups.
Practical Tips and Activities for Measuring Student Progress-Take the stress out of assessment with this musical playground of activities and singing games your students will love! Elementary music specialist Cristi Cary Miller shares a wealth of material in this easy-to-use resource tohelp identify and define students' musical skills and progress while having a barrel of fun! Designed for studen…
Multimedia Visuals for Theory Ear Training and Assessment-Demonstrate and assess with projectable sight and sound keyboard visuals! Discover dozens of ways to use these handy interactive graphics in your classroom all set in a user-friendly PDF format that uses Adobe Reader 9.0 orhigher. Six visuals are presented on the CD-ROM in the Keys of C F G diatonic and pentatonic. Play different patter…
8 Musical Stories from Around the World-Folk tales come alive with sound and movement in this creative cross curricular resource perfect for the classroom or on stage. Renowned educator and clinician Cristi Cary Miller provides instructive teaching tips on how todramatize each of the 8 interactive stories which are enhanced with musical sound effects played by the students for added color and vis…
A Collection of Songs and Activities-Based on the 5-tone pentatonic scale here is a creative collection of folksong partners for voice and piano arranged by music specialist Cristi Cary Miller. These well-crafted arrangements incorporate simple Orff accompaniments and vocal ostinati for instant harmonic fun! Planning and preparation will be a breeze with the easy-to-follow teaching plans moveme…
All aboard! this delightful original by Cristi Cary Miller and Mary Clark that recaptures the time and feel of an earlier era. The boogie piano part keeps everything moving along with its characteristic eight to the bar. Simple harmonies help make this piece accessible for the youngest of jazz choirs. Available: 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Written for her son's high school graduation this beautiful Cristi Miller original perfectly expresses a parent's message of hope for the future.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20. Discovery Level 2.
The classic story of the gingham dog and the calico cat by Eugene Field is inventively brought to life in this exciting dramatic setting by Cristi Miller. An excellent choice for concert or contest! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.
Ready-to-use Letters for K-8 Choral and Classroom Music-Keep the lines of communication open! This helpful resource for busy music teachers includes 24 sample letters to parents teachers administrators and community leaders on topics specific to K-8 choral and classroom music.Created by music advocate Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and elementary music specialist and composer Cristi Miller all the lette…
The popular Sing Say Dance Play series is all about connecting music with movement dance and speech in active participation while having a pile of fun! Here are MORE seasonal songs with games and activities from music specialists Cristi Miller and Kathlyn Reynolds that will motivate and challenge your young musicians throughout the school year. This tried-and-true collection features 12 songs w…
Learn Basic Concepts Through Song-If you want kids to remember something put it in a song! That's just what master teacher Cristi Miller has done in this clever collection of 14 original songs that teach the basics of music. Learn to apply articulations dynamics tempos and more while singing lyrics that describe them - for valuable learning that lasts! Songs are short and to the point with simp…
Written for her son's high school graduation this beautiful Cristi Miller original perfectly expresses a parent's message of hope for the future.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Activities and Ideas to Focus Your Singers-Get your singers' attention with Quick Starts! Begin each class period or rehearsal with five minutes of creative singer-tested activities to help focus and develop musicianship. Warm-up the body and voice with musclemovement activities moving while you sing and vocal exercises. Sharpen your singers' focus with games tension breakers and ear training.…
Seasonal Songs Games and Orff Activities for the Music Class-Connect music with movement dance and speech in active participation - while having lots of fun! Learn about beat and rhythm melodic patterns pitch direction tempo solfege syncopation and much more with this creative collection from the pages of Music Express magazine. There is something for all elementary ages including 16 song…
Taming the Wild Music Class-How did this happen? The 39 other classes you teach each week go off without a hitch. Then out of nowhere on a Friday afternoon arrives THE class – where nothing goes as planned! The class period seems like FOUR hours longand there is NO “joyful learning.” You spend more time disciplining than teaching. What happened? Real life. That's what. But you …
Discovery Level 1-A Bushel And A Peck arranged by Cristi Cary Miller for 2-Part Choir with Piano accompaniment. This classic Frank Loesser song from the Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” gets better with age. With an easy swing style ranges that are perfect for young singers and a timeless message this is a perfect addition for young singers in concert.
Cristi Cary Miller's treatment of this African-American spiritual is easily sung in an SAB setting with optional handbells. The familiar melody begins in unison and then is countered with a baritone melody and soaring descant bysopranos and altos. It ends quietly as it begins with sparkling handbells arranged for two octaves.Available separately: SAB and BonusTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:0…
Written in the style of Cristi Cary Miller's best-selling Red River Dances this folk song bonanza weaves together several favorites. Includes: Cindy Cotton Eyed Joe Cumberland Gap Sourwood Mountain and WayfaringStranger.Available separately: 2-part. ShowTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:10.
You'll thrill to the wintry sights and sounds that this crisp song invokes. Easily learned impressive-sounding and ideal for young performers.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
A Rollicking Western Adventure-Come on dudes and dudettes! Join us for a rollicking western adventure - ride the open range have a rough \'n\' tumble hootenanny share a tale and a song or two and sleep under the stars. This 35-minute musical adventure features seven songs with rhyming narration and 39 speaking parts adaptable to various cast sizes. The Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arra…
(with O Christmas Tree) Discovery Level 1-The popular traditional carol gets a contemporary update with this fresh partner song arrangement! After a reflective introduction the song rocks out with energy and excitement. Ideal for younger choirs and all types of holiday programming! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.
Discovery Level 1-Combining a new song of patriotism with the much beloved My Country 'tis of Thee this is a wonderful addition to any patriotic concert. The meter for My Country.. has been changed from 3/4 to 4/4 which will draw special attention to the familiar tune and highlight the inspiring text to new heights.
