Music Expressions™ Grade 5: DVD & VHS Video: DVD & Video

An energetic, character-driven classroom where learning happens through observation and humor. The lively puppets and guest musicians create moments of delight while delivering serious information about technique and musicianship.

Elementary music teachers in Grade 5 classrooms who want to supplement their curriculum with engaging multimedia instruction. This resource works equally well for general music classes, band or orchestra preparation programs, and mixed-instrument classrooms where visual demonstration matters.

• Pause frequently to let students discuss what they've observed about technique before moving to the next segment; this deepens retention beyond passive viewing.
• Use the puppet-led explanations to introduce vocabulary, then have students apply those terms when describing their own playing or classmates' performances.
• Assign specific instrumentalist demonstrations to instrument families during rehearsal so students see their own instrument type modeled by professionals.

Integrate video segments into regular classroom instruction to reinforce concepts introduced in lessons; use the assessment support materials to track student understanding of form, technique, and instrument families across the grade level. The DVD and VHS options give you flexibility depending on your school's technology setup.

• Proper instrument holding position and posture
• Technique fundamentals across a variety of instruments
• Vocabulary for describing musical elements and performance
• Visual discrimination of instrumental timbre and family characteristics
• Observational listening and analysis skills