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All About... Crossword Series, Volume II -- All About Instruments: Crossword Book

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All About... Crossword Series, Volume II -- All About Instruments: Crossword Book

All About... Crossword Series, Volume II -- All About Instruments: Crossword Book

Crosswords by Donald Moore

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These 20 puzzles cover the instruments of school bands (as well as rock bands) and orchestras, from brass and strings to electric keyboard and guitars. Special feature: permission is granted for reproducing the puzzles for in-class use! In addition to the puzzles, author Donald Moore includes instructions and use suggestions, helpful word lists, a bibliography and, at the end, complete solutions.

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Series: All About... Crossword Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 40
ISBN10: 0-7579-0457-2
ISBN13: 978-0-7579-0457-8
UPC: 029156080254
SKU: 00-SVB00107

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About the Author: Donald Moore

Donald Moore

Donald Moore earned his Bachelor of Music in organ performance and Master of Arts in Teaching from Kent State University. He serves as Organist-Choirmaster at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and has established himself as a prolific composer and arranger across sacred, secular, educational, and pop genres.

With over 500 published works distributed through Alfred, Hal Leonard, Heritage Music Press, and other major publishers, Moore's compositions appear regularly at state contests, festivals, and music conventions nationwide. He is a seventeen-time ASCAP Composers Standard Award winner and was recognized by the American Choral Directors Association as one of 400 elite composers of significance in American choral music history. Beyond music, Moore actively maintains and campaigns a competitive midget car racing team.

Why we love this

General music teachers and classroom instructors need engaging, reproducible materials that keep students thinking about the instruments they encounter in rehearsal and performance. Moore's straightforward approach to instrument vocabulary through crossword puzzles removes the tedium of rote memorization while respecting the intellect of young musicians. The range from band and orchestral instruments to rock and electric instruments reflects how today's students actually encounter music.

What to expect

Working through these crosswords feels like solving a musical scavenger hunt. The puzzles invite active recall without pressure, letting students discover how much they already know about the instruments around them while filling in gaps in their knowledge.

Who it's for

General music teachers, classroom music instructors, and homeschool educators looking for independent or small-group activities that reinforce instrument recognition and terminology. The 20 puzzles work well for students in the upper elementary through middle school range who are building foundational knowledge of orchestral and contemporary ensemble instruments.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use as warm-up activities during the first five minutes of rehearsal to reinforce instrument families and terminology
  • Assign puzzles as homework for students learning about unfamiliar instruments before they appear in repertoire
  • Pair puzzles with instrument demonstrations or recordings to create multi-sensory learning moments
  • Display completed puzzles on bulletin boards to celebrate student learning and build community engagement

How to use it

Assign individual puzzles as warm-up activities before ensemble rehearsals, or use them during general music units on orchestration and instrumentation. The reproducible permission makes them ideal for instrument petting zoo events, concert programs where students need engagement activities, or as homework reinforcement when introducing new instruments to your ensemble.

Skills your students will build

  • Identifying instruments by common and technical names
  • Recognizing instrument families and their characteristics
  • Building music vocabulary across orchestral, band, and contemporary ensemble contexts
  • Making connections between instrument terminology and musical function

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