Teaching Resources

Young Louis Armstrong by Roxanne Orgill, illus. by Leonard Jenkins.

BIRD & DIZ hardback by Gary Golio, illus. by Ed Young and Bird & Diz—the remastered CD of the original 1950 recording

follow Bach's footsteps through Germany. Be an active listener and help Bach find the right melodies, answer trivia questions and solve the musical jigsaw puzzle to complete his new composition. Listen to 15 full performances on the CD.

Full-length, rare performances by Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan and Ethel Waters.

A documentary and 2 performances. 

She was the voice of gospel music around the world.

Moving bio of Paul Robeson, the son of a runaway slave, who became a Renaissance man. 

This series by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony features beautiful documentaries on the lives and music of composers, shot on location, with Thomas's insightful biographical and musical commentary, and full concert performances. 

This series by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony features beautiful documentaries on the lives and music of composers, shot on location, with Thomas's insightful biographical and musical commentary, and full concert performances. 

This series by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony features beautiful documentaries on the lives and music of composers, shot on location, with Thomas's insightful biographical and musical commentary, and full concert performances. 

This series by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony features beautiful documentaries on the lives and music of composers, shot on location, with Thomas's insightful biographical and musical commentary, and full concert performances. 

Speak of me As I Am DVD and book by Eloise Greenfield entitled Paul Robeson.

Traces the personal and musical career of 10-time Grammy Award winner Bobby McFerrin,

Hear the incredible artistry of this Grammy Award-winning singer interacting with the audience and improvising original works and "inventions" on the music of Gershwin, Charlie Parker and others.

Billie Holiday and the Dog Who Loved Her by Amy Novesky, illus. by Vanessa Newton.

Poster of Art Kane's historic photograph with all the jazz greats together.

by Denise Gagne.  MusicPlay is everything you need for a comprehensive, stimulating, and affordable K-6 music program with 3-year Online Access included.

by Denise Gagne.  Grades K - Grade 5 Complete Printed Kits with CDs and Digital Resources with 3-year Online Access included.

Denise Gagne’s award-winning music curriculum for K-6 now offers separate digital resources for Smartboard and other interactive white boards or for computer and projector.