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After-School Downloads and Links

Downloads:
Discover Music After-School brochure PDF MS Word
After-School Primer for Music Instrument Retailers PDF MS Word
Guitar Program–Example One PDF MS Word
Guitar Program–Example Two PDF MS Word
Drum Program–Example One PDF MS Word
Drum Program–Example Two PDF MS Word
Recommended Instrument lists PDF MS Word
Teen Music Events Guide PDF MS Word
Links:

NAMM Retailer Locator

E-mail: info@namm.org

Miscellaneous Web Resources:
Organizations The following sites feature organizations with ideas you can use in your music programs
Drum Corps International (DCI)
A nonprofit youth organization serving junior drum and bugle corps around the globe
Measuring Joy: Evaluation at Baltimore Clayworks
A case study in arts evaluation
National Association for Music Education
Information on national standards for music education and links to more resources
Recreational Music Making
All access music making for all ages
Sesame Street Music Works
A public service initiative that encourages children to explore, create and grow with music
VSA Arts
Inclusive programs and resources for persons with and without disabilities designed to integrate the creative arts into educational and community programs
YouthArts Program
Best practices in arts evaluation for at-risk youth
Activities The following sites contain activities you can download and use in your music programs
About.com Guitar: Beginner Guitar Lessons
Technical explanations about playing guitar
E-chords.com
Free chord charts for a huge variety of popular songs here
Kalani Music
Multiple percussion resources
KIDIDDLES
Lists the lyrics to over 250 songs for children
Music K-8
Plank Publications Resources for Music from K through 8th grades
Niehs Page
Sing-Along Songs (Midis and Lyrics)
Play Guitar Central
Free lessons, giveaways, gear reviews, beginner tips and discussion forums
Summer Camp Songs
Songs for scout meetings and camping trips
Workshop Live
On-line music lessons for Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Bass and more
Book Resources The following books contain easy-to-use games and activities you can use in your music programs
Ready-To-Use Music Activities Kit
by Audrey J. Adair
The Big Book of Music Games
by Debra Olson Pressnall (Author), Lorilee Malecha (Author)
101 Music Games for Children: Fun and Learning with Rhythm and Song (SmartFun Activity Books)
by Storms & Hurd (Author), Cecilia Bowman (Illustrator)
Basic Music Theory: 50 Ready-To-Use Activities for Grades 3-9 (Music Curriculum Activities Library, Unit 1)

by Audrey J. Adair (Author)
Classic Tunes & Tales: Ready-To-Use Music Listening Lessons & Activities for Grades K–8
by Tod F. Kline (Author)
Kids Make Music!: Clapping & Tapping from Bach to Rock! (Williamson Kids Can! Series)
by Avery Hart (Author), Paul Mantell (Author), Loretta Trezzo Braren (Author)
101 Rhythm Instrument Activities: for Young Children
by Abigail Flesch Connors (Author), Deborah Wright (Illustrator)
Stomp, Boom, Blast! Creating Music with Everyday "Stuff" (Book & CD)

by Cathy Blair (Author)
Music Today and Every Day: Ready-To-Use Music Lessons & Activities for the Elementary Grades
by Tod F. Kline (Author), Toya B. Warner (Illustrator)
The Ultimate Music Game Book: Music Games and Activities for the Classroom, Grades K–6+ (spiral-bound)
by Geoff Lorenz (Author), Barbara Meeks (Author), Janet Vogt (Author)

NAMM does not endorse, approve, certify, or control these external Internet addresses and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness, or correct sequencing of information located at such addresses. Use of any information obtained from such addresses is voluntary, and reliance on it should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, efficacy, and timeliness. Reference therein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by NAMM.

 

Reasons why music making should be part of every after school program?

    1. Involvement with music making has a proven, lasting, positive impact on young people’s self-esteem, social abilities, intellectual development and academic performance. This promotes their full potential as productive, responsible and caring individuals.

 

    2. Honing musical abilities, deepening the capacity to listen and respond to music, and unleashing the resulting self-confidence can play a pivotal role in character development during childhood and adolescence.

 

    3. Most young people are passionate about music. When you bring music to your organization, you tap into a depth of interest—and in many cases, natural talent—that already exists. Music provides an effective way for young people to discover what music making can mean in their lives. It will give them opportunities to explore their creativity, learn and grow.