Purposeful Pathways Book 4

Description

By Roger Sams and BethAnn Hepburn

Edited by Jill Trinka

“Purposeful Pathways: Possibilities for Elementary and Middle School Music Classrooms” is an extensive collection of curricular materials for learning music by making music. Based on the philosophies of Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, and eurhythmics, this collection of developmentally sequenced learning activities offers elementary and middle school general music educators diverse choices for how to present folk song from diverse cultures and original material, including lessons in singing, literacy, movement, improvisation, composition, and instrumental ensemble. Each lesson is a collection of learning pathways, to be selected by the teacher, that unfold over time offering possibilities for differentiated instruction and flexibility in diverse classroom settings. This flexible design makes this resource helpful to all teachers, first year to seasoned educators!

Printable manipulatives for composition activities are available as a free digital download with the purchase of the book.

Electronic visuals (in SMART Notebook, Promethean ActivInspire, and PowerPoint formats) are available as an additional purchase in CD-ROM and digital download formats.

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Purposeful Pathways 4 Curricular Content

Rhythm Content:

Simple Meter:

quarter note

two eighth notes

half note

dotted half note

whole note

dotted quarter/eighth note pattern

eighth/dotted quarter note pattern

syncopation

sixteenth notes

all possible combinations of eighth notes and sixteenth notes

quarter rest

eighth rest

half rest

whole rest

Compound Meter:

dotted quarter note

three eighth notes

quarter/eighth note pattern

dotted half note

dotted quarter rest

Melody Content:

Do and La Centered Diatonic Scales

Harmony Content:

Functional Harmony (I-IV-V)

Lessons:

Down the River

Compound Meter Piece for Dancing

Fishpole Song

Synthesis and Assimilation

Proverb Play

Old House

Drill, Ye Tarriers, Drill

Red are Strawberries

Ol’ Texas

Ach De Lieber Augustin

What a Goodly Thing

Boll Weevil (The)

Diddle Fiddle

Two Sixteenth Eighth

Above the Plain (Ifca’s Castle)

Sourwood Mountain

Sandy Land

Clementine

Cottleston Pie

King Kong Kitchie

Weevily Wheat

I’m Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing

Ritsch, Ratsch, Fi-Di-Boom-Boom-Boom

Our Gallant Ship

My Hat It Has Three Corners

Sixteenth Dotted Eighth

Love Somebody

Cape Cod Girls

This Little Light of Mine

I Let Her Go-Go

This Train is Bound for Glory

Riding in a Buggy

Donkey Riding

Cindy, Cindy

Tingalayo

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

Kokoleoko

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Purposeful Pathways is endorsed by thought leaders in elementary and middle school general music. Here’s what the experts are saying:

From the wonderful musical selections, to the clearly written lesson sequences, to the electronic visuals, Purposeful Pathways 4 is a beautiful culmination to the Purposeful Pathways series. The activities included in this book encompass all modes of music making, including singing, rhythmic speaking, dancing and creative movement, and activities for Orff instruments, non-pitched percussion instruments, and recorder. Pieces are taught by rote and by reading, and students are led to improvise using the rhythmic and melodic concepts they have learned. It’s all here—presented in a logical, sequential fashion. Music educators will find this book extremely valuable, whether using it as a resource or as the foundation of their curriculum. Because flexibility is key to the intent of the book, teachers of all levels of experience from varied educational and specialized training backgrounds will find this book to be a “must-have” in their collection of educational resources.

Julie Scott, Ph.D., Professor of Practice in Music Education, Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University

Past President, American Orff-Schulwerk Association

The genius of the Purposeful Pathways series is its ability to speak to where teachers are in their expertise without patronizing. Each lesson considers the teacher’s need for flexibility and gives space for decisions that will support teaching and learning in any given situation. Lessons are applicable and structured while joyful and student-centered. Roger and BethAnn’s experience in the classroom, their enjoyment in exploring pedagogy, and skill in communication shines throughout. What an invaluable and timeless resource!

Lorelei Batislaong

Assistant Instructor, Music and Human Learning, Butler School of Music, The University of Texas at Austin

Past Region Representative, American Orff-Schulwerk Association

Chair, American Orff-Schulwerk Association Diversity Sub-Committee

Texas State Director, National Association for Music Education

Purposeful Pathways 4 is a must have resource for all general music educators, whether you are a first-year teacher, or a seasoned pro. Through play and exploration, students experience singing, saying, moving, playing, and so much more, utilizing quality materials that students love. I have been using Purposeful Pathways in my classroom for years, and I am delighted that the fourth book is finally here!

Joyce Stephansky

Elementary Music Educator, Fairfax County Public Schools
Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Music, George Mason University
Director, Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Program, George Mason University
Past Chair, Post Level III Sub-Committee, American Orff Schulwerk Association