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$42.25Contents
- About the Companion WebsitePart I Introduction to Experiencing Music CompositionWelcome to Experiencing Music CompositionChapter 1: The Experiencing Music Composition Program
- Experiencing Music Composition and the National Arts Standards for Music
- Teaching Music Composition with the National Arts Standards for Music
- Chapter 2: What to Expect from Very Young ComposersTypical Characteristics of Composers in Grades K-2Typical Qualities of Works by Composers in Grades K-2Chapter 3: How to Use This BookPart II Facilitating the Work of Very Young ComposersChapter 4: Compos
- Chapter 5: Using Sketchpages
- Guiding the JourneyIntroducing Sketchpages to Young ComposersSketchpages as Multi-taskers
- Chapter 6: Creative Positive Compositional Experiences
- Composition Requires a Different Kind of Teaching
- Working with "In-process" Composers
- Idea Generation
- Idea Development or Extension
- Anchoring Knowledge, Inviting Inspiration
- Guidelines for Sharing Compositions - Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Setting Expectations and Creating Guidelines
- Composer's Circles
- Working with Reluctant Sharers
- Putting Feedback to Good Use
- Post-performance Reflections
- Making the Most of Limited Timeframes
- Chapter 7: Teacher Guides and Student Sketchpages
- Teacher Guides
- Curricular Organization
- Projects for Kindergarten
- Chapter 8: Songwriting and Choral Music - Teddy Bear Lullabies
- Chapter 9: Composition and Visual Media - Sonifying Characters: The Gingerbread Man
- Chapter 10: Instrumental Music - Stormy Weather
- Chapter 11: Electronic Music and Digital Media - Achieving Artistry with Apps
- Chapter 12: Music Theater - Birthday Wishes
- Projects for Grade 1
- Chapter 13: Songwriting and Choral Music - Field Trip Song
- Chapter 14: Composition and Visual Media - Background Music for Storytelling
- Chapter 15: Instrumental Music - Duets with Two Sounds: A Musical Conversation
- Chapter 16: Electronic Music and Digital Media - Sound Blocks and Patterns
- Chapter 17: Music Theater - Making a "When I Grow Up, I Want to Be" Song
- Projects for Grade 2
- Chapter 18: Songwriting and Choral Music- A Song for Grandparent's Day
- Chapter 19:Composition and Visual Media - Exploring Leitmotif: The Mitten
- Chapter 20: Instrumental Music - Chamber Music Trios
- Chapter 21: Electronic Music and Digital Media - Terrific Textures
- Chapter 22: Music Theater - Incidental Music for Puppet Theater
- Appendix: Sketchpage Notation Templates
- Index