Teaching Resources

Dr. John Feierabend--dynamic musician, teacher, author, composer—offers a lifetime of ideas and inspiration on helping children become "tuneful, beatiful, and artful". 

Animated tale with music sung by K.D. Lang, Bonnie Raitt, and Tim McGraw, and the score by Alan Menken.

Explore the role of music and patriotism during the War of 1812

30-minute documentaryby John Feierabend  about how children develop musically from birth through the early elementary years.

A documentary and 2 performances. 

The Royal Ballet with choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, and score by Joby Talbot.

Albert Finney as Scrooge, 11 songs by Leslie Bricusse, great period setting and costumes.

Woody Guthrie permeated America's music and social conscience.

Each 30-min. DVD features short works of classical music and imaginative visuals of the title genre.  Quite delightful!

by Howard Austin & Liz Howard. Powerhouse program offers step-by-step demonstrations, sing-along music tracks and exercises. Covers Singing Techniques, Sing-Aerobic Workout, Super Vocals, Style, and Vibrametrics. PDF Guide, too.

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.

In the book by Lloyd Moss, a clever counting rhyme introduces instruments and ensembles.  Filmed on locationat Julliard School, LeVar Burton visits with an orchestra of 8 to 18 year-old and the performers of STOMP!

The inspiring story of a courageous individual, a double amputee,  whose indomitable spirit led him to become a sports hero, successful physician, and internationally acclaimed singer with the 3 Irish Tenors.

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.

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.

Introduce young children to classical music through individual, group, and partner movement fun.

Highlights the great American music created by Latinos, and celebrates Latin rhythms at the heart of jazz, rock, country, and rhythm & blues.