Music History & Appreciation

Robert Levine

An outstanding collection introducing instruments of the orchestra in many contextts, with guides.  7 CDs

One set of the American History Through Folk Song Series.

Companion to the CD by Rusty & Keith McNeill.

with historical narrative by Rusty & Keith McNeill

The Industrial Revolution presented by Rusty & Keith McNeil.  Part of the excellent series of American History Through Folk Song. 

with historical narration by Rusty & Keith McNeill.

Rusty & Keith McNeil.  One of the American History Through Folk Song CD collections.  Excellent material.

Companion to the CD by Rusty & Keith McNeill.

Donna Latham. History of music in America with links to audio, video.

An Introduction to the world's most amazing music and its creators.

by Bart Hopkin. Create simple instruments and learn about sound and music. 

From spirituals to hip-hop by Blair Bielawski.

15 lectures from the TV series.

Richard Dasher.  Well-written, detailed history for Gr. 8 and up.

Donna Levene, rev ed. Children's books introduce rhythm, melody, form and style, instruments, dances and music history and work well for coop teaching.

Debi Engle Baugh. Storybooks as a springboard to art appreciation for K-6.

Donna Levine, Deb Engle Baugh. Common elements of music and art make great coop teaching! 

Robert Gardner

Posters, book with audio links, and 7-CD set.