Aaron Copland: The Music of an Uncommon Man
Lessons and Activities Based on the Works of Aaron Copland
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Category: Choral
Series: Resource
Format: Paperback

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Leonard Bernstein Young People's Classics, a new series for the music classroom that presents essential selections from the Leonard Bernstein recorded library with units of study built around them. The first in this series features some of the more popular works of Aaron Copland, including Fanfare for the Common Man, and his ballets Billy the Kid, Appalachian Spring and Rodeo. Make music listening engaging and active with beautifully-designed full-color listening maps, easy-to-follow lesson plans and full-length recorded orchestral versions of Copland's music. Included in the Classroom Kit is the Bernstein Century Copland CD featuring Leonard Bernstein conducting the New York Philharmonic. The Enhanced CD in the Teacher book contains audio folksong recordings, full-color PDFs of the student booklet, student handouts and bonus materials, all for duplication or projection. Part II features an in-depth study of Copland's ballet Rodeo, specifically Hoe-down, based on the Artful Learning transformative learning system inspired by Leonard Bernstein. Working together in learning centers, students engage in cross-curricular activities that are incorporated into the music lessons. Available separately: Teacher Book/Enhanced CD, Student Book 5-Pak, the Bernstein Century Copland CD, and a Classroom Kit (1 Teacher Edition/Enhanced CD, 20 Student Books, 1 Copland CD). Suggested for Grades 5-9.

Inventory # : 09971239
UPC: 884088270995
ISBN: 1423461843
Width: 8.5"
Length: 11"
Height: 1.248"
Product Weight: 3.3 lbs.
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