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Education K–12: Lesson planning: Music

Geared to B. Ed. teacher-candidates, this guide provides links to key lesson planning resources and online learning activities—Open Educational Resources that are freely available.

Music

See "Theory Lessons" for 40 mini activities teachers can assign for students to do online or as a download. See the section "Exercises" for music theory challenges students do independently. Junior/intermediate and senior levels. Contributions from Canadian music teachers.

Database with extensive collection of streaming audio, including classical, jazz, rock and world music from nearly 800 labels. Includes artist bios as well as program notes, cover art, libretti and synopses of 700+ operas. Available to the York U community through the York library catalogue (requires Passport York account).

Searchable database of teaching resources—some, free with registration; others, for members only. Ready-to-use classroom activities for elementary and secondary levels.

Teacher’s guide (fee-based) to the Conservatory’s national teacher certification program. Available in English, French, Spanish, Korean, Chinese. Online courses (fee-based) with digital apps to support teaching and learning. Book lists, teacher directory, online ear training tool, music theory, digital apps, conservatory exams, learning through the arts program.

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