Teaching Resources

Children of the world share a love of music. Xiao Feng (Little Zephyr) asks his grandfather to teach him the Lu Sheng, a mouth-blown organ that is a tradition among the people of southern China.

Children around the world share a love of music. Niam was abandoned by his parents at age 12, but was fortunately taken in by Cekili Diabate who is a Jali or griot of the folk instrument kora.

Children of different cultures share one thing: a love of music which is their source of joy and motivation.  12 yr. old Antonio lives in Andalusia. Born into a Gypsy family of flamenco artists, he dreams of performing on television. 

Children of the world share a love of music. Donell from Tinidad-Tobago dreams of becoming a "Panman", West Indies name for a steel drummer. 

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

Enjoy traditional dances of Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Europe.

10 of Bali's most dramatic dances with gamelan orchestras, elegant headdresses, masks and traditional costumes.

Irish and Englis, jigs, reels, hornpipes and aire, step, set, and ceili dances. 

See & hear the techniques and styles of Son, Rumba, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Songo and Afro/Cuban Jazz.

Experience the rhythms and musical styles of Soca, Calypso, Reggae and more.

An excellent introduction to the rich heritage of African culture through dance, music, song, language, and clothing.

Witness 250 of the world's greatest percussionists at Vancouver's Expo '86.

Enjoy a narrated tour of Mexico with sights and colors blending with the regional music.

Children of different cultures focuses on a  young child’s devotion to a traditional instrument, its history and making,and how musical traditions are passed on. Highly recommended!  

A Cross-Cultural Curriculm Enhanced with Song & Drum Ensemble Recordings, Projectable/Printable PDFs and Video Demonstrations by Will Schmid. 

28 min. video with geography, history, arts & crafts, folk tales and folk tunes.

28 min. video with geography, history, folktales, arts and crafts and traditional folksongs.

The history of music from European Ars Antiqua through American Rock.  Each DVD has two 30-min live performances before student audiences. 

Folk Songs and Fun Facts from Many Lands for 2-part Voices by Andy Beck & Brian Fisher.

Elemental Rhythms from around the Globe by Tom Anderson