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developmental music learning
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MUSIC ROOM 2

Lower primary level:

By Rob Fairbairn, Mark Leehy & Kevin O'Mara

A fun, easy-to-use program for class teacher & music specialist. From the authors of Cool Cats Cross Arts Adventures, The Great Southern Songbook and the Bushfire musicals.

The programmme is set out in actual lesson plans. 4 terms with 8 lessons per term and an end-of-year performance piece based on the year's work.
Includes: Full colour Teachers Book containing lesson plans, lyrics, music, illustrations, reproducible charts, award certificates, proformas, evaluation & tracking, web support. 4 CDs with songs & backings and additional music, CD-ROM videos. Coming …  middle primary level (March '05), upper primary level.
Great value at  $198 inc. GST
See also JAM Song Book
See also JAM Music Worksheets
See also JAM Rhythm Fun


MUSIC ROOM 1

beginning primary level:

By Rob Fairbairn, Mark Leehy & Kevin O'Mara

A fun, easy-to-use program for class teacher & music specialist. From the authors of Cool Cats Cross Arts Adventures, The Great Southern Songbook and the Bushfire musicals.
MUSIC ROOM covers: Concept development (beat, pitch, tempo, dynamics), Arts practice, Responding to the Arts, Music around us (Music in time, Music for Dance, Music for Special Occasions, Music that Tells a Story) and even concert performance pieces.

The programmme is set out in actual lesson plans. 4 terms with 8 lessons per term and an end-of-year performance piece based on the year's work.
Includes: Full colour Teachers Book containing lesson plans, lyrics, music, illustrations, reproducible charts, award certificates, proformas, evaluation & tracking, web support. 4 CDs with songs & backings and additional music, CD-ROM videos. Coming …  middle primary level (March '05), upper primary level.
Great value at  $198 inc. GST
See also JAM Song Book
See also JAM Music Worksheets
See also JAM Rhythm Fun

start singing the right way:

START SINGING - Book & Double CD
An indispensable resource full of games and activities to help your students with breathing, tone, diction, intonation, production, character, ... and even microphone technique! Sections include: Voice Exploration, Warm Ups, Diction, Harmony & Trouble Shooting.
 ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
Great value at
 $54.45 inc. GST in Australia


START SINGING AND DANCING- Book & CD ROM/Audio
15 all-time favourite action songs.
Includes: Lyrics, great illustrations and vocal performances. Birdie Dance, The Hokey Pokey, The Dinosaur Stomp, Farmer In The Dell, Here We Go Looby-Loo, Mulberry Bush, Jump Jim Joe, to name a few.
 ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
Great value at
$29.70 inc. GST


START SINGING ACTION SONGS- Book & CD ROM/Audio
‘Start Singing Action Songs’ with Paradiddle Band has 15 all-time favourite action songs. Includes: lyrics, great illustrations, vocal performances and video demonstrations on the CD ROM! This CD Rom also works in a normal CD player. Johnny Works with One Hammer, She’ll be Comin’ Round the Mountain, Eskimo Soccato, Old MacDonald Had Ford, Ram Sam Sam, If You’re Happy and You Know It, to name a few.
 ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
Great value at
$29.70 inc. GST


SONGS TO GROW WITH Volume Two - Book & Double CD

Your students learn life skills through music.10 action-based songs, for celebrations & special events, day & night, finger tricks & counting 1-10, fine motor skills, body awareness, road safety, self-esteem, nutrition, seasons and more.
 ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
Great value at
$24.97 inc. GST in Australia.



SONGS TO GROW WITH Volume One - Book & Double CD

Your students learn life skills through music. It includes 10 action-based songs, covering counting, colours, left and right, days of the week, big and little, body awareness, self esteem & more. From Upbeat co-creator Lyn Thomas and her co-writer, Janet Stutley, it includes lyrics, delightful line art work, and lovely performances on the CD.
 ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
Great value at
$24.97 inc. GST in Australia.


 

dance & movement:


COOL CATS BIG DANCE PARTY - Book & CD
Social Dance with Paradiddle Dance Band.
The Birdie Dance, The Hokey Pokey, The Twist, The Limbo, The Nutbush, The Bus Stop, The Barn Dance, The Pride of Erin, The Evening 3 Step, The Mexican Hat Dance, Ballin' the Jack, The Progressive Jive, The Macarena, The Popcorn Line dance ... perfect for socials, concerts, class parties, graduations, physical work breaks ... or just rainy days. Great 'cat' illustrations of the steps and dance calls where appropriate.
Great value at  $32.95 inc. GST in Australia
See also Games & Dance


COOL CATS BIG BUSH DANCE - Book & CD
Bush Dance with Paradiddle Dance Band.
12 great bush dances. All dances are called and have large, easy-to-read instructions. For those of us that need that extra help, a video is also available. The dances are devided into 3 levels: Infants, Middle Primary and Upper Primary (or secondary). You will love the Shearers’ Skip, Emus and Kangaroos, the Morton Bay March, just to name a few.
Useful video available $27.50
Great value at $32.95 inc. GST in Australia.
See also Games & Dance


must have resources:

CELEBRATIONS OF A MULTICULTURAL AUSTRALIA
 - Book & CD Kit
 
Information, photographs, line art, illustrations, songs, backing tracks, stories, dances, games, costumes, magic tricks, recipes & activities. 24 celebrations explained in simple language for children. It includes special days from the 5 world religions and Aussie events from Anzac Day to Melbourne Cup. A useful resource specially designed to education standards such as HSIE, SOSE, Multicultural Ed., Religious Ed., Aboriginal, environmental and outcomes.
 ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS   
Great value at $32.95 inc. GST in Australia only

 

ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR - CD Kit 
A fabulous current version – complete with traditional didgeridu and contemporary electric guitars. Use the backing track for assemblies! Now available with heaps of extras! Both 1 & 2 verse versions and backing tracks. Demos of recorder and percussion and ensemble.
 ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS   
Great value at $14.95 inc. GST in Australia

 

theory for kids:

MUSIC THEORY for COOL CATS - Book A (Recorder Edition)
This highly recommended student theory book teaches from the treble clef perspective, using english terminology. Ideal for classroom music. Includes G-D, counting simple time, intro to basic rhythm & pitch elements of music notation. Cartoons, puzzles & games, assessment pages, activities for early finishers. In full colour, it has wonderful characters to help your students along. Works well along side all recorder methods.
Great value at  $17.55 inc. GST in Australia

MUSIC THEORY for COOL CATS - Book B
Book B is the natural progression from Book A and continues with the same style and level of interest that has made Book A the best children’s theory book in Oz.

Treble Clef Theory for Cool kids!
Great value at  $17.55 inc. GST in Australia

MUSIC THEORY for COOL CATS - Preliminary Book A
Follows on from Beginner Book B. Includes set of memory cards, C, F and G scales and intervals, instruments of the orchestra, commonly used Italian musical terms and fun activites.

More Treble Clef Theory for Cool kids!
Great value at  $19.95 inc. GST in Australia

 


drama:

40 SIMPLE DRAMA GAMES - Book
This is Domm Camenzuli’s first collection of drama games. It is still so popular, we can hardly keep it on the shelves. Make language fun with the book!
It’s also photocopiable.
Great value at  $18.65 inc. GST in Australia


40 MORE SIMPLE DRAMA GAMES - Book
By Domm Camenzuli, it includes great drama warm-ups. Minimum reading and preparation. The games are set out as recipes. Time-tested favourites and new ideas. Ideal for warm-ups, rewards, rainy days and camps.
And it’s photocopiable!
Great value at $18.65 inc. GST in Australia.

 

 

OUR CAKE-EASTING HIPPO PLAYS - Book & CD
Hazel Edwards has adapted 4 of her world famous ‘Hippo’ books into playscripts for young people and they are in this one easy-to-use book. Photocopiable, with large print the four short plays come with a CD of 5 songs: one for each play as an opening/closing song.
Year 3 to year 5
And it’s photocopiable!

Great value at  $38.45 inc. GST in Australia


THE HOBYAHS - Book
Easy plays from Australia, Scotland, Russia, Scandinavia and the Congo. Large print, photocopiable, includes puppet plays, shared reading, play with known songs, surprising twists and turns. Great resource for drama, language, cross-age and
multi-cultural studies.
Year 3 to year 7
And it’s photocopiable!

Great value at $21.95 inc. GST in Australia.
 

ONE GOLDILOCKS, THREE PIGS & MORE PLAYS FOR LITTLE KIDS - Book
Here are six bright and simple plays for infants.
Short plays with LARGE type, copyright-free blackline masters. Simple, topic-based material, covering road safety, nutrition, television vs. imagination.
And it’s photocopiable!
AGE: Up to year 2

Great value at $27.45 inc. GST in Australia.

 

HAVING FUN WITH MELODRAMAS - Book
Three simple melodramas. Perfect for beginners.
Lots of hissing & booing. Includes many suggestions. Ideal for camp and end of year items, or just great for a rainy day.
AGE: Up to year 2

Great value at  $21.95 inc. GST in Australia


PLAYS FOR LITTLE KIDS - Book
Six short photocopiable plays in large type with copyright-free black line masters. Includes classics such as: The Nativity, Bambi, and The Gingerbread Boy, plus three NEW plays.
AGE: Up to year 2
And it’s photocopiable!

Great value at $27.45 inc. GST in Australia.

 



cool cats
CROSS ARTS ADVENTURES:

The world’s first complete Primary Arts course from Australia’s most dynamic Educational Arts publishers!
A quick approx. level guide:
Level One = K-2, Level Two = 2-3, Level Three = 3-4, Level Four = 4-7

LEVEL ONE - Start-up Pack
Includes: Photocopiable Teacher’s book, Double CD pack and a FREE Songbook. Anyone can integrate the Arts with this course! You can buy these parts individually for: Teacher’s book $89.95+GST, Double CD pack $89.95+GST, and a Songbook $14.95+GST. There is no student book needed for this level.
Themes: Me & My Family, Celebrations & Special Events, The Seasons, The Zoo Safely, The Jungle, Food, Pets, Growing Things, Toys & Teddies.
 ^ A FULL PROGRAM   ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
The full start-up pack is great value at $197.89 inc. GST
See also Jam Song Book


LEVEL TWO - Start-up Pack 
Includes: Teacher’s book, Double CD pack, 10 Student books and a FREE Songbook. You can integrate the older children with these courses! You can buy these parts individually for: Teacher’s book $59.95+GST, Double CD pack $89.95+GST, pack of 10 Student books $99.50+GST and a Songbook $14.95+GST.
Themes: The Beach, Our Local Community, The Bush, Shelters and Structures, Cooking, Communication, Life Cycles, Turn Off the Tap, The Farm, Christmas.
 ^ A FULL PROGRAM   ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
The full start-up pack is great value at $274.34 inc. GST
You can now buy the kits with only one student book for
$192.30 inc. GST


LEVEL THREE - Start-up Pack
Includes: Teacher’s book, Double CD pack, 10 Student books and a FREE Songbook. You can integrate the older children with these courses! You can buy these parts individually for: Teacher’s book $59.95+GST, Double CD pack $89.95+GST, pack of 10 Student books $99.50+GST and a Songbook $14.95+GST.
Themes: Leisure & Recreation, Nutrition, Recycling, Travel Asis, Time Flight & Air, Colour & Light, Sound, Looking After Ourselves.
 ^ A FULL PROGRAM   ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
The full start-up pack is great value at $274.34 inc. GST
You can now buy the kits with only one student book for
$192.30 inc. GST


LEVEL FOUR - Start-up Pack   
Includes: Teacher’s book, Double CD pack, 10 Student books and a FREE Songsbook. You can integrate the older children with these courses! You can buy these parts individually for: Teacher’s book $59.95+GST, Double CD pack $89.95+GST, pack of 10 Student books $99.50+GST and a Songbook $14.95+GST.
Themes: Space, Aboriginal Culture, Europe, Celebrations & Specials Events, The Environment, Gold, Careers, The Sea, Dinosaurs, Centre Stage.
 ^ A FULL PROGRAM   ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
The full start-up pack is great value at $274.34 inc. GST
You can now buy the kits with only one student book for
$192.30 inc. GST

ALSO AVAILABLE:
Tuned and Untuned Percussion Arrangements
-
For Each of the Levels
Availabe for each of the 4 levels. These are popular and wonderful addition to the Cross Arts programs. It also works great on it's own.
 ^ ARRANGEMENTS   ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS  
Great value at $32.95 inc. GST EACH  in Australia only
 


GRADUATION KIT - Book & CD Kit 
Featuring the Green Day hit song Time of Your Life, this resource kit will take the work out of your graduation night. Inspiring and appropriate songs, arrangements, bush & social dances, games, and suggestions for running the night with well-tested ideas in an easy-to-use package.
 ^ INCLUDES BACKING TRACKS    Great value at $32.95 inc. GST in Australia only

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