Teaching Resources Music in Motion

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WHAT IS MUSIC? DVD
Item No: 6349

$109.00

Explore the phenomena of sound. Why are some sounds musical and others only noise?
COMPOSERS' & ARTISTS' SPECIALS 12-DVDs Set
Item No: 6359

($318 Value - Save $19)

$299.00

Discover the life and times of famous artists and composers in these fictionalized episodes, overflowing with examples of their art and music.
MUSIC IN TIME SERIES Complete DVD Series
Item No: 8930

$1,599.00

Sir James Galway hosts this comprehensive video survey of Western music. 16-part DVD series, 60 minutes each.
STORY OF THE BLUES DVD
Item No: 5091

$24.95

Archival imagery and performance footage capture the music, the people, and the places that shaped the blues.
ANTHEM: The Story Behind the Star Spangled Banner DVD
Item No: 5152

$19.95

Explore the role of music and patriotism during the War of 1812
HIGH LONESOME: The Story of Bluegrass Music DVD
Item No: 5676

$29.95

Trace the roots and branches of bluegrass in this splendid documentary.
HARLEM RENAISSANCE DVD
Item No: 5906

$24.95

The Music and Rhythms that Started a Cultural Revolution.
BLUES STORY DVD
Item No: 5406

$25.00

PBS documents the migratory history of blues told by the musicians that lived it.
MUSIC OF WILLIAMSBURG DVD
Item No: 5731

$24.95

A reenactment of daily life in colonial America where music was a ritual part. Great for music and history classes!
ORCHESTRA OF EXILES DVD
Item No: 5218

$32.95

The riveting story of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra during the time of Hitler.
TRYIN' TO GET HOME: A History of African American Song DVD
Item No: 5106

$39.95

A musical odyssey from slave-era spirituals to contemporary rap, conducted by multi-talented "tour guide" Kerrigan Black.
The CHORUS: A Union of Voices DVD
Item No: 5515

$110.00

This 2-part DVD traces the history of choral music from its beginnings to the present, with many musical examples.
OPERA STORIES 5-DVD Set
Item No: 5203

$49.95

An ideal introduction to the drama, characters and spectacle of opera! Charlton Heston narrates the story from 10 original opera settings, interspersed with excerpts from major opera productions.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Item No: BTS

$46.00

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With humor and imagination, Penn & Teller distill the elements of the arts with the help of Bobby McFerrin, Allen Toussaint, Max Roach, David Parsons, JoAnn Falletta, and Julie Taymor. Highly entertaining and imaginative.
The MUSIC FACTORY
Item No: MFACTORY

$39.95

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In a lively format, with hosts, elem-middle school students, and guest performers, each DVD introduces musical elements and concepts with activities, dramatic skits, demonstrations and experiments.
Reading Rainbow DVD: BARN DANCE
Item No: 8046

$29.95

Barn Dance! by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault is the book to read. LeVar Burton visits a Tennessee hoedown, bluegrass music, and clogging lesson at an authentic barn dance.
Reading Rainbow DVD: BERLIOZ THE BEAR
Item No: 8047

$29.95

Hear the story by Jan Brett. Then go behind the scenes with The Boys Choir of Harlem and visit street musicians in New York.
Reading Rainbow DVD: BORREGUITA AND THE COYOTE
Item No: 5207

$29.95

A little lamb outwits a hungry coyote in this Mexican-American folk tale retold by Verna Aardema. Then explore the Latino culture with LeVar Burton in a visit with the musical group Los Lobos for a fun-filled Mexican fiesta.
Reading Rainbow DVD: FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD
Item No: 5208

$29.95

The book by Jeanette Winter is the story of Peg Leg Pete and his work with the Underground Railroad. The video celebrates the road to freedom, and teaches about the history, heroes, stories and music of African-Americans.
Reading Rainbow DVD: HIP CAT
Item No: 8048

$29.95

In the story by Jonathan London, a cat creates a sound all his own and sees how the rhyme and rhythms affect his audience.

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