Musical Activities for Grades K-5
Amy's great new book offers a wide range of Orff process lesson plans with special guidance for success with your diverse learners! All four sections, titled Sing, Say, Dance, and Play, include modifications and suggestions for students with special needs. Sing includes full scores for Orff instruments with complete Orff process lesson plans. Saytakes us to the beginnings of Orff Schulwerk with the emphasis on speech and rhythm. Dance presents active listening and movement with classical examples (The Surprise Symphony, Ride of the Valkyries), Ragtime Jazz (Maple Leaf Rag) and Pop music (Are You Ready for This?). Play by presenting a Carnival of games in your music room or do the Limbo Rock and more!
An abundance of supplemental materials include Apple, Spotify, and YouTube playlists, full color visuals and slideshows, manipulatives, song sheets, full scores, and a complete practical guide for understanding the legal aspects of special education. It's truly all you need to know to succeed with your diverse learners!
Amy Brown is Assistant Professor of Music Education, Pedagogy and Practice at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Asbury University and a Master of Music with an Orff concentration from UNLV. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Amy now teaches elementary music methods courses and supervises student teachers during their elementary general music placements. She is an active presenter at local, state, and national conferences on a wide range of music education topics. A past president of the Nevada Desert Valley Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA), Amy now serves as Course Director for UNLV’s annual Orff Levels Certification Classes.
