*Always

check for newer editions when purchasing books!

Choral Books:

Albrecht, Sally. (Compiled and Edited). The Choral Warm-up Collection. USA: Alfred
Publishing Company. ISBN: 0-7390-3052-3

McGill, S. and Volk, E. Beyond Singing.

Pagel, R. and Spevacek, L. The Choral Directors Guide to Sanityand Success!

General Music:

Kriske, J. and Delelles, R. (2009). Game Plan. Las Vegas, NV: Kid Sounds Publications.
ISBN 0-9767650.

Silver Burdett or McGraw Hill textbook series.

Erdei, P. and Komlos, K. 150 American Folk Songs. Boosey and Hawks.

Athey, Margaret. (1975). A Galaxy of Games for the Music Class.

Choksy, L. (1974). The Kodaly Method. Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Hands on Recorder.

Eisen, A., & Robertson, L. (2002). An American Methodology. Sneaky Snake
Publications.

Feierabend, J. M. (2000). First Steps in Music for Early Elementary.

GIA Publications, Inc.

Feierabend, J. M. (2000). First Steps in Music for Nursery and Preschool.
Chicago: GIA Publications, Inc.

Feierabend, J. M. (Compiled by). (1990). Tips: Music Activities in Early Childhood.
Reston, VA: Music Educators National Conference. ISBN 0940796-76-7

Feierabend, J. M. (2000). The Book of Call and Response. Chicago: GIA
Publications, Inc.

Feierabend, J. M. (2000). The Book of Canons. Chicago: GIA
Publications, Inc.

Feierabend, J. M. (1997). The Book of Childrens Songtales. Chicago: First
Steps in Music, Inc.


Feierabend, J. M. (2000). The Book of Echo Songs. Chicago: GIA
Publications, Inc.

Feierabend, J. M. (2000). The Book of Lullabies. Chicago: GIA
Publications, Inc.

Feierabend, J. M. (2000). The Book of Pitch Exploration. Chicago: GIA
Publications, Inc.

Feierabend, J. M. (1997). The Book of Young Adult Songtales. Chicago:
First Steps in Music, Inc.

Frazee, J., & Kreuter, K. (1987). Discovering Orff. Schott Music
Corporation.

Hackett, P. The Melody Book.

Isbell, R., and Raines, S. (2007). Creativity and the Arts with Young Children. Clifton
Park, NY: Thompson Delmar Learning. ISBN-13: 978-1-4180-3072-8

Kenney, S., and Persellin, D. (Compiled by). (2000). Designing Music Environments
for Early Childhood. Reston, VA: MENC, The National Association for Music
Education. ISBN 1-56545-131-7

Locke, Eleanor. Sail Away: 155 American Folk Songs to Sing, Read, and Play.

Nash, G., Jones, G., Potter, B., and Smith, P. (1977). The Childs Way of Learning: A
Handbook for Building Creative Teaching Experiences. Sherman Oaks, CA:
Alfred Publishing Co. ISBN 0-88284-055-X

Trinka, J. (1988). Bought Me a Cat. Folk Music Works.

Trinka, J. (1989). John, the Rabbit. Folk Music Works.

Trinka, J. (1983). My Little Rooster. Folk Music Works.

Trinka, J. (1996). The Little Black Bull. Folk Music Works.

Weikart, P. (2002). 85 Engaging Movement Activities. High/Scope Press.

Weikart, P. Rhythmically Moving (9 CD Set).

Weikart, P. Teaching Movement and Dance. 5th Edition Ypsilanti, MI: High/Scope
Press.

Weikart, P. (2002). 85 Engaging Movement Activities. Ypsilanti, MI: High/Scope

Press. * Includes a CD. ISBN 1-57379-125-3

See also: Jim Soloman, Chris Judah Lauer, Liz Gilpatrick, Doug Goodkin (Orff)

Technology and Recording:

Davis, G., and Jones, R. (1989). Sound Reinforcement Handbook. Milwaukee, WI: Hal
Leonard Corporation. ISBN 0-88188-900-8

Huber, D. (1997). Modern Recording Techniques. Burlington, MA: Focal Press.
ISBN 0-240-80456-2

Owsinski, B. (1999). The Mixing Engineers Handbook. Vallejo, CA: MixBooks.
ISBN 0-87288-723-5

Rhythm Work:

Brandt, J. Tasty Rhythms.

Kazez, D. (1997). Rhythm Reading: Elementary Through Advanced Training. New
York, NY: W.W. Norton and Company.

Music Theory:

Duckworth, W. (1998). A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals. Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth Publishing Co. ISBN 0-534-52632-2

Harder, P., and Steine, G. (2010). Basic Materials in Music Theory. Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-65420-8

Kostka, S., and Payne, D. (1995). Tonal Harmony. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Inc.
ISBN 0-07-035874-5

Sight-Reading/Singing:

Berkowitz, S., Fontrier, G., and Kraft, L (1997). A New Approach to Sight-Singing.
New York, NY: W.W. Norton and Company. ISBN 0-393-96908-8

Karpinski. Anthology for Sight-Singing.

Tacka, P., and Houlahan, M. Sound Thinking: Music For Sight-singing and Ear
Training. (based on folksong repertoire)


Methods Books:


The Essential Elements (for every instrument family)

Hamann, D., and Gillespie, R. Strategies for Teaching Strings: Building a Successful
String and Orchestra Program. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
ISBN 978-0-19-985722-7

Westphal, F. (1974). Guide to Teaching Woodwinds. Dubuque, IA: WM. C. Brown
Company Publishers. ISBN 0-697-03507-7

Individual Instruments/Instrument Families:

Fishman, G. Jazz Saxophone Etudes.

Berlin, B. and Markow, A. Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests. (Piano). Fredrick
Harris Music Publishing Co.

The Royal Conservatory of Music. The Achievement Program. Syllabus collections
for instrument families and also for individual instruments. Can be viewed
online at www.theachievementprogram.org

The Royal Conservatory of Music. The Achievement Program. Methods books and
CDs for the individual instruments. www.theachievementprogram.org

Voice

Boytim, J. (Compiled by). (1991). The First Book of Soprano Solos. New York, NY:
Schirmer, Inc. *For every voice type with accompaniment CDs.
ISBN 0-634-02046-3

McKinney, J. (2005). The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults: A Manual for
Teachers of Singing and for Choir Directors. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press.
* Includes a CD with sample vocal faults. ISBN 13: 978-1-57766-403-1

Miller, R. (2004). Solutions for Singers: Tools for Performers and Teachers. New York,
NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-516005-3

Miller, R. (1996). The Structure of Singing: System and Art in Vocal Technique. New
York, NY: Schrimer Books. ISBN 0-02-872660.

Paton, J. 26 Italian Songs and Arias. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
*For all voice types. ISBN 0-88284-489-X

Phillips, K. (1992). Teaching Kids to Sing. New York, NY: Schirmer Books.
ISBN 0-02-871795-3

Schirmer. Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias. New York, NY: Schirmer, Inc.
*For all voice types. ISBN 0-7935-2554-3

Jazz:

Abersold, Jamey.

Dunscomb, J., and Hill, W. (2002). Jazz Pedagogy: The Jazz Educators Handbook and
Resource Guide. Miami, FL: Warner Bros. Publications. *Includes a DVD.
ISBN 0-7579-9125-4

Harris, M., and Jarvis, J. (1994). The Chord Voicing Handbook. Delevan, NY: Kendor
Music, Inc., Music Publisher.

Jarvis, J., and Beach, D. (2002). The Jazz Educators Handbook. Delevan, NY: Kendor
Music, Inc. *Includes 2 CDs.

Jazzbooks.com

Uncjazzpress.com (publishing co.)

Books about Teaching

Daniels, H., and Bizar, M. (1998). Methods That Matter: Six Structures for Best
Practice Classrooms. York, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. ISBN 1-57110-082-2

Goodlad, J. (1984). A Place Called School: Prospects for the Future. McGraw-Hill Book
Company. ISBN 0-07-023627-5

Greene, M. Releasing the Imagination: Essays on Education, the Arts, and Social
Change. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Inc., Publishers. ISBN 0-7879-5291-5

Hannaford, C. (2005). Smart Moves: Why Learning is Not all in Your Head. Salt Lake
City, UT: Great River Books. ISBN 978-0-915556-37-3

Hargreaves, A., and Fullan, M. (1992). Understanding Teacher Development. New
York, NY: Teachers College Press. ISBN 0-8077-3188-9

Johnson, J. (2006). Creative Activities for Young Children. Clifton Park, NY: Thompson
Delmar Learning. ISBN 1-4180-2127-X

Payne, R. (1998). A Framework for Understanding Poverty. Highlands, TX: RFT
Publishing Co. ISBN 0-9647437-2-8

Russell, T., and Munby, H. (eds.). (1992). Teachers and Teaching: From Classroom to
Reflection. Bristol, PA: The Falmer Press. ISBN 0-75070-021-1


Tabachnich, B., and Zeichner, K. (eds.). (1991). Issues and Practices in Inquiry-
Oriented Teacher Education. London: The Falmer Press. ISBN 1-85000-816-7

Waldron, K. (1996). Introduction to a Special Education: The Inclusive Classroom.
Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers. ISBN 0-8273-6076-2

The History of Music Education:

Birge, E. (1928). History of Public School Music in the United States. Reston, VA:
MENC, Music Educators National Conference. ISBN 0-940796-6

Keene, J. (1982). A History of Music Education in the United States. Hanover, NH:
University Press of New England. ISBN 0-87451-405-3

Mark, M., and Gary, C. (2007). The History of American Music Education. Lanham,
Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-57886-
576-5

Books about Teaching Music:

Colwell, R., and Bradford-Wing, L. (2004). An Orientation to Music Education:
Structural Knowledge for Teaching Music. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-048922-0

Duke, R. (2010). Intelligent Music Teaching: Essays on the Core Principles of Effective
Instruction. Austin, TX: Learning and Behavior Resources. ISBN 978-0-
9771139-0-3

Flohr, J. (2005). The Musical Lives of Young Children. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-048694-9

Green, L. (2008). Music, Informal Learning, and the School: A New Classroom
Pedagogy. Burlington, VT: Ashgate Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-7546-
6522-9

Jensen, E. (2000). Music with the Brain in Mind. San Diego, CA: The Brain Store, Inc.
ISBN 1-890460-06-0

Jorgensen, E. (2008). The Art of Teaching Music. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University
Press. ISBN 978-0-253-21963-3

Lautzenheiser, T. (1992). The Art of Successful Teaching: A Blend of Content and
Context. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc.

McDonald, D., and Simons, G. (1989). Musical Growth and Development: Birth

Through Six. New York, NY: Schirmer Books. ISBN 0-02-873070-4

Mullins, S. (1998). Teaching Music: The Human Experience. Dallas, TX: Tarrant Dallas
Printing. ISBN 0-9616262-0-8

(2006). Teaching Music with Purpose. Meredith Music Publications

Shehan-Campbell, P. (1998). Songs in their Heads: Music and its Meaning in Childrens
Lives. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Wiggins, J. (2001). Teaching for Musical Understanding. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc. ISBN 0-07-230783

Books about Music:

Cutietta, R. (2001). Raising Musical Kids: A Guide for Parents. New York, NY: Oxford
University Press. ISBN 0-19-512923-7

MacDonald, R., Hargreaves, D., and Miell, D. (2002). Musical Identities. New York, NY:
Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-850932-5

Thompson, W. (2009). Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of
Music. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-537707-1

Childrens Books for the Music Classroom:

Adams, Pam. (Illustrator) (2000). There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.
Swindon: Childs Play (International), Ltd. ISBN 13: 978-1904550624

Bell, Babs. (2008). Sputter Sputter Sput. New York, NY: HarperCollins. ISBN 13: 978-
0060562229

Burleigh, Robert. (2009). Clang! Clang! Beep! Beep! Listen to the City. New York, NY:
Simon and Schuster Books. ISBN 13: 978-1-4169-4052-4

Butler, John. (2007). Can you Growl Like a Bear? Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers.
ISBN 13: 978-1-56145-396-2

Carle, Eric. (1997). From Head to Toe. Harper-Collins Publishers.
ISBN 0-06-023515-2

Carle, Eric. (1969). The Very Hungry Caterpillar. New York, NY: Philomel Books.
ISBN 0-399-22690-7

Carle, Eric, & Iwamura, Kazuo. (2003). Where are You Going? To See My Friend. New
York, NY: Orchard Books. ISBN 13: 978-0439416597


Carluccio, Maria. (2008). The Sounds Around Town. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books.
ISBN 978-1-905236-28-2

Cronin, Doreen. (2000). Click, Clack, Moo. Cows that Type. New York, NY: Simon &
Schuster. ISBN 0-689-83213-3

Cronin, Doreen. (2005). Click, Clack, Quackity-Quack. New York, NY: Antheum Books,
Simon & Schuster. ISBN 13: 978-0-689-87715-5

Durango, Julia. (2006). Cha Cha Chimps. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
ISBN -13: 978-0-689-86456-8

Elliott, David. (2008). On the Farm. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press. ISBN 13: 978-
0763633226

Johnson, David. (2006). Snow Sounds. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children. ISBN 13:
978-0618473106

Krull, Kathleen. Lives of the Musicians-Good Times, Bad Times (and What the
Neighbors Thought).

Lansky, Bruce. (1993). The New Adventures of Mother Goose. New York, NY:
Meadowbrook Press, Distributed by Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-88166-201-1

Lithgow, John. (2004). Carnival of the Animals. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
ISBN 0-689-86721-2

Lithgow, John. (2000). The Remarkable Farkle McBride. New York, NY: Simon &
Schuster. ISBN 0-689-83340-7

Miller, Heather Lynn. (2009). Subway Ride. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.
ISBN 978-1-58089-111-0

Martin, Bill Jr., & Carle, Eric. (2007). Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do You See? New
York, NY: Henry Holt and Company. ISBN 13: 978-0-8050-8336-1

Martin, Bill Jr., Archambault, John, & Ehlert, Lois. (1989). Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
New York, NY: Aladdin Paperbacks. ISBN 13: 978-1416927181

Martin, Bill Jr., & Archambault, John. (1988). Listen to the Rain. New York, NY: Henry
Holt and Company, LLC. ISBN 978-0-8050-0682-7

Miranda, Anne. (1997). To Market, to Market. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace &
Company. ISBN 0-15-200035-6

Mora, Pat. (1994). Listen to the Desert: Oye al desierto. New York, NY: Clarion Books.
ISBN 0-618-11144-1

Moss, Lloyd. (1995). Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster
Childrens Publishing. ISBN 13: 978-0689835247

Munsch, Robert. (1985). Mortimer. Buffalo, NY: Annick Press Ltd. ISBN 13: 978-0-
920303-11-5

Rosen, Michael, & Oxenbury, Helen. (2003). Were Going on a Bear Hunt. New York,
NY: Aladdin Paperbacks. ISBN 13: 978-0-689-85349-4

Shaw, Charles G. (1947). It Looked Like Spilt Milk. Harper-Collins Publishers.
ISBN 13: 978-06-443159-0

Trapani, Iza. (2001). Baa Baa Black Sheep. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge

Publishing. ISBN 13: 978-1580890717

Trapani, Iza. (2006). Froggie Went a Courtin. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge
Publishing.

Trapani, Iza. (2006). Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush. Watertown, MA:
Charlesbridge Publishing.

Trapani, Iza. (1997). How Much is That Doggie in the Window? Dallas, TX:
Whispering Coyote Press.

Trapani, Iza. (1996). Im a Little Teapot. Dallas, TX: Whispering Coyote Press.

Trapani, Iza. (2007). Jingle Bells. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing.

Trapani, Iza. (1993). The Itsy Bitsy Spider. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing.
ISBN 13: 978-1879085695

Trapani, Iza. (2003). Mary Had a Little Lamb. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge
Publishing.

Trapani, Iza. (1995). Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone? Watertown, MA:
Charlesbridge Publishing.

Trapani, Iza. (1999). Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge
Publishing.

Trapani, Iza. (2000). Shoo Fly. Watertown, MA: Whispering Coyote Press. ISBN 13:
978-1580890762

Trapani, Iza. (1994). Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Dallas, TX: Whispering Coyote
Press.

Wood, Audrey. (1984). The Napping House. Orlando, Fl: Harcourt, Inc.
ISBN 13: 978-0-15-256708-8