Alexander Koops is an Associate professor of music at Azusa Pacific University, Director of the Azusa Conservatory Community Music School, Fulbright Scholar, and recipient of the CMEA John Swain music education award. He regularly adjudicates and clinics middle school and high school bands and orchestras, leads composition workshops and professional development, and is a published author. Dr. John Whitener is an Associate Professor of Music at California State University Northridge where he teaches music education courses in addition to teaching middle school band at Jordan Middle School, Burbank, and working as a professional composer. He has received numerous teaching awards including the Bravo! Award given by the Los Angeles Music Center for teaching excellence in Music Education and the Outstanding Music Educator of the Year for CMEA, Southern California Division.

ForewordIntroduction: How to use this book

Chapter 1: Soundscapes

Teacher Guide: Lesson 1. Soundscapes

Student Worksheet: Lesson 1. Soundscapes

Teacher Guide: Lesson 1. Soundscapes: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 2: TimbreTeacher Guide: Lesson 2. Timbre

Student Worksheet: Lesson 2. TimbreTeacher Guide: Lesson 2. Timbre: Supplementary Materials

Chapter 3: Rhythm

Teacher Guide: Lesson 3. Rhythm

Student Worksheet: Lesson 3. RhythmStudent Worksheet: Lesson 3. Rhythm

Teacher Guide: Lesson 3. Rhythm: Supplementary Materials

Student Test 1. Lessons 1-3: Soundscapes, Timbre, Rhythm Teacher Answer Key: Student Test 1. Lessons 1-3Chapter 4: MelodyTeacher Guide: Lesson 4. Melody

Student Worksheet: Lesson 4. Melody (Orchestra Version)

Student Worksheet: Lesson 4. Melody (Band Version)

Teacher Guide: Lesson 4. Melody: Supplementary Materials

Chapter 5: OstinatoTeacher Guide: Lesson 5. Ostinato

Student Work Sheet: Lesson 5. Ostinato

Teacher Guide: Lesson 5: Ostinato: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 6: TexturesTeacher Guide: Lesson 6. Texture

Student Worksheet: Lesson 6. Texture

Teacher Guide: Lesson 6. Texture: Supplemental Materials

Test 2. Lesson 4-6: Melody, Ostinato, TextureTEACHER ANSWER KEY Test 2. Lesson 4-6: Ostinato, Texture, and MelodyChapter 7: Words into MusicTeacher Guide: Lesson 7. Text based composing

Student Worksheet: Lesson 7. Text based composingTeacher Guide: Lesson 7: Text based composing: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 8: Harmony Teacher Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony

Student Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony - Orchestra Version

Student Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony - Band Version

Teacher Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 9: Form Teacher Guide: Lesson 9. Form

Student Guide: Lesson 9. Form

Teacher Guide: Lesson 9. Form: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 10: Final Composition Teacher Guide: Lesson 10. Final Composition

Student Work Sheet: Lesson 10. Final Composition ProjectTeacher Guide: Lesson 10 Final Composition Supplemental Materials

Test 3. Lessons 7-10Melody, Harmony, Form

Teacher Answer Key Test 3. Lessons 7-10Appendix 1 Dynamics and Articulation ChartsAppendix 2 GlossaryAppendix 3 Sample Evaluation Form for Student CompositionsAppendix 4: Creative Warmups for bandAppendix 5: Recommended Resources