I am an educational consultant for RBIMusic™ (Rhythm Band Instruments) and I have the pleasure of talking to teachers during one of the largest music education conventions, the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), and I often get ask about instruments I use, the best type of this or that, what books I prefer, what are my favorite things, and how to use the resources in a lesson. I hope to provide you with answers to those questions and maybe inspire you to come up with new ways to use the resources you have in your room.
Recommended Pedagogy Method Books
Discovering Orff by Jane Frazee
Play, Sing, and Dance by Doug Goodkin
Elementaria by Gunild Keetman
Exploring Orff by Arvida Steen
First Steps in Music by John Feieraband
Orff Schulwerk Today by Jane Frazee
Kodaly Today
Kodaly in the Classroom K-5
Gameplan K-5
Purposeful Pathways 1, 2, 3, and 4
Recommended Song Collections
Songs with Questionable Past
This is a comprehensive list of folk songs that is updated by the American Kodaly Institute and is compiled by Lauren McDougle. As you plan your lessons, be mindful of the songs you select and their potential historical impact they may have on your school community.
Recommended TPT Stores
David Rowe at Make Moments Matter
Sing to Kids
Mrs. Stouffer’s Music Room
Becca’s Music Room
Beth’s Music Classroom
The Bulletin Board Lady – Tracy King
Lindsay Jervis
Pitch Publications
Online Resources for Orff
Online Resources for Kodaly
Mrs. Byrd's Music Room 