School Music Matters Idea Bank
Chronological Listing
- Higher Order Thinking Questions
- Suggestions For Funding Your Music K-8 Subscription
- Teaching Process for the Star-Spangled Banner
- Music Descriptors in English and Spanish
- CHORD - Guidelines to Harmony; Whole Brain Teaching Classroom Guidelines
- Water Cycle Song to the Tune of La Cucaracha
- Valentine's Day-Themed Fundraiser - Send-A-Crush
- Patriotic Fundraising Idea for Kandle Lights
- Chorus Promotion Rap
- K-2 Weekly Sing-Along Schedule
- Mystery Words
- Fine Arts Exhibition - School and Community Event
- Car Wash-A-Thon Fund-Raiser
- Inexpensive Bulletin Board Background
- Group CD Project
- Do You Know These Musicians? Bulletin Board Idea
- Transcontinental Railroad Song
- Golf Tube Didgeridoos
- Phonemic Awareness, K-1
- Note Value Game
- Music Newsletter Example - Linda Abbott
- Composer Mobile Idea
- Do Re Me Bulletin Board Expectations
- Music / Gym Lesson
- Romantic Unit for 6th and 7th Graders
- Cross-Curricular Music Game
- Another Informance Set-Up
- Open House Helps Parents Understand Music Class Better
- Oldies But Goodies Bulletin Board
- FANdango Puppets
- Welcome Bach, Face The Music, and Making Music Together Bulletin Boards
- Sample Music Newsletters
- Community-Sing Along
- Explanation of 7th Grade Chorus to Parents
- Schedule Concert Night of Budget Vote
- Keeping Communication With Parents Open Regarding Programs
- Maracas Song to Reinforce Sight Words and Math
- Reasons Why You Need Your Own Room
- Philosophy of Teaching
- Stress Relief Suggestions
- Musical Quizzical Bulletin Board
- Poetry/Lyric Writing Lesson for Third Grade
- Radio Theater
- Friendly Beasts, The and Rhythm Instruments
- Presto Largo Lesson
- Open House Handout Examples
- Parent Letter: Every Child Needs Music
- Red Hot Words To Remember
- Musical Math Mysteries
- Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots - Lyric Activity
- M.U.S.I.C. Acronyms - Class Behavior Expectations / Rules
- Concert Video Rental
- Musical Flipbooks - Cross-Curricular
- Rookie Room Decor
- Preparing Students for Professional Artist Visit
- Community Singing and MIOSM
- Shopping Treasure Trove, A: Where To Find Funding And Discounts For School
- Supporting Your School May Be Easier Than You Think
- Marketing Your Music Program To Parents
- Spaghetti Dinner Fund-Raiser
- Fund-Raiser Utilizing University Choristers
- Mud Lesson Plan
- Happy Grandparents Day! Lyric Change For Volunteers
- Music Lights Up Your Life Bulletin Board
- Great Song For Right To Read Week
- Egyptian Lyrics to I Love The Mountains
- Money Song
- Fugue Melody
- Click, Clack, Moo Musical Activity
- Goody Basket Fund-Raiser
- Valentine's Day Fund-Raiser
- Music Credit Card Instead Of Music Bucks
- Auditory Remediation Program
- Guitar Persuasion
- Fund-Raising With Beary Thoughtful Bears
- Fund-Raising With Food Ideas
- Interest Clubs By Volunteers
- Careers In Music Lesson Plan For 5th - 6th Grade
- Drive-By Tooting
- Soliciting Letter To Senator
- Use A Wish List To Get Classroom Supplies
- Ideas To Protect Your Music Program And Keep It Strong
- Music Library Encourages Reading
- Experiencing A Book In The Music Classroom
- Middle School Song Creation/Karaoke Lesson
- Elementary Bake Sale at Choir Concert
- ZooPal Bulletin Board Idea
- Cat Theme Music Board
- 6th Grade Music Math Game
- Fall Sound Story
- Limericks Rhythm Lesson
- Ideas For Teaching Respect For Cultural Music
- My Aunt Came Back - A Picture Book Activity
- Bulletin Boards For The Beginning Of The Year
- Fine Arts Day Lesson Plan
- Candy Raffle
- Shapes Songs
- Teaching Steady Beat To Young Students
- Music Olympics - Fifth Grade Year Long Program
- Cooperative Learning Activities And Centers - One Set-Up