This unit introduces beatboxing to students, discusses how it's integrated into Hip Hop culture, how to perform it, and culminates in a creative activity where students create their own performance.

Grade 7-12

This unit, meant for younger students, introduces them to music from countries around the world including Indonesia, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Japan, India, North American Indigenous Peoples, and Bolivia. Each lesson is meant to last one period and includes links to recordings and performances demonstrating the unique musicality of the region.

The use of body percussion is an international craze and can be performed without any need for additional resources. This unit introduces students of all ages to the use of body percussion using real life examples and culminates in students creating and performing their own routines.

Grade 1-6 Grade 7-12

This research-informed lesson plan outlines how to use group composing in a middle school class with adaptability to other age groups.

This unit, intended for grade 7-12 students, discusses the history of hip hop and its connection to society, including opportunities for composing hip hop music and integrating rap compositions into their work.

Students will learn how to play all of the single stroke rudiments with links to recordings and videos showing proper technique and scaffolded for different skill levels.

This unit introduces students to the history around Gustav Holst's "The Planets" and includes activities connected to their active listening.

Part 1: Getting Started Part 2: Logging In

This shows students and teachers how to log in to "BandLab", a Digital Audio Workstation for creating and remixing music recordings.