Elementary Music/Music Technology Blog

Since I blogged about Music Express on Monday, I thought that today I would blog about Music K-8. I have held a subscription to Music K-8 for the past 10 years and I wanted to share the 10 things that I like about this periodical:

1. My students love singing the songs!
2. My students love playing the recorder songs!
3. The accompaniment CDs are recorded with a live band or orchestra and the arrangements are excellent.
4. If you are not a fan of accompaniment CDs, the piano accompaniments are just as good.
5. The ideas for concerts, lessons, music classrooms, etc from the editors and music teachers are priceless.
6. There are new songs and some wonderful arrangements of old standards in each edition. Each song comes with a description, history, and how to teach it effectively in the classroom.
7. The music is in an age-appropriate range for young voices.
8. You will receive 6 editions per year. You have the option to order just the magazine, or the magazine and CD, or the magazine, CD, and the students’ lead sheets.
9. The 2-part songs can be performed in unison and sound just good.
10. If you are a 1st year teacher are a teacher close to retirement, there is something for everyone in this magazine.

If you use this magazine in your classroom, I would love to hear from you and to find out what you like about Music K-8.