Music 10, 20, 30
Cultural/Historical 20
Outcomes
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| Aurally distinguish and describe characteristics of the different eras, genres and styles through researching, listening to and/or performing the representative music. |
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| Examine the impact and role of music in own life and investigate music careers and pathways for continuing engagement in music. |
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| Examine the work and impact of influential local, Canadian and international musicians. |
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R008368
Maya/Mathangi/M.I.A. - The Making of a Political Pop Star
British rapper M.I.A. talks about her origins and her desire to use her music as a public platform to keep the focus on the refugee crisis, particularly the genocide facing the Tamils in her homeland of Sri Lanka.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 17, 2022
R015896
Buffalo River Dene Drummers
This CD features songs performed by the Buffalo River Dene Drummers. This resource represents the traditional music of the Buffalo River Dene First Nation, located in the boreal forest of north western Saskatchewan. Other CDs are available through the Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$10.00
Record posted/updated:
June 11, 2021
R015900
Listen to Movie Musicals!
This book provides a review and analysis of the 50 most popular and famous movie musicals throughout history, beginning with The Jazz Singer in 1927 to the current day.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R016057
K-Pop
This book explores the origins and development of K-Pop music. It identifies the most influential musicians and how their work has impacted the genre. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R026392
Careers in Music
This book is a part of the Careers for Creative People series. It provides an overview of eight job types related to music and lists the training, skills, working conditions, earnings and job prospects for each one. While the information is American based, it provides a starting point to research the careers in a Canadian context.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$30.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 8, 2021
R008856
The Encyclopedia of Music: Instruments of the Orchestra and the Great Composers
This resource is an encyclopedic review of the history and development of musical instruments, styles of music, and the great composers from 500 A.D. to the end of the 20th century. It focuses on Western-European styles and influences.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R008857
Guitars and Heroes: Mythic Guitars and Legendary Musicians
This resource provides anecdotes of 32 famous guitarists in the music industry and how they used their favourite guitars to create their own unique sounds. Each artist’s story is on one page and includes photographs with descriptions.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R026018
Rock Music Styles: A History(8th ed.)
The origins of rock music and its development into many contemporary styles are explored in this resource. Online listening guides provide further insight into music styles such as: soul and Motown, the British Invasion, folk, punk, reggae, heavy metal, rap and many others.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 17, 2022
R015897
Rock in the Musical Theatre: A Guide for Singers
This book provides the history and the techniques of the rock musical genre in theatre. It is both theoretical and practical offering theatre singers and drama teachers a source of information on rock styles, their origins and their performance practices.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R011877
Country
This book explores the history of the country music genre, some of its artists and how country music has contributed to popular culture over nearly 100 years. A glossary of terms, a chronology and a list of books and websites on the topic are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
August 24, 2022
R011884
Pop Music
This book explores the evolution of the pop music genre and some of its artists. It also explores the elements that make pop distinctive from other genres. Women are featured as having been influential on the genre. A glossary of terms, a chronology and a list of books and websites on the topic are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
August 24, 2022
R008427
Pop Music: Chart-Toppers Throughout History
This book explores the genre of pop music and highlights the challenges faced by female artists in the industry and in the media. The resource includes lists of books and websites for further study and a list of notable albums.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R013741
India. Your Passport to a New World of Music
This resource breaks down the techniques needed to play songs in three types of Indian music. The concepts are provided in standard notation, tablature, as well as traditional Indian symbols. A CD with recordings of each song accompanies the book. A reference list for further study and a pronunciation guide of terminology are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R015323
Auditioning for Musical Theatre
This book investigates a practical approach to auditioning including identifying vocal strengths, choosing material, rules to guide an actor through the process, and a list of materials, genres and commonly used audition songs.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R011614
Spotify, Pandora, and Streaming Music
This resource delves briefly into the history of digital music and the development of music streaming services. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R015882
Country Music
This book traces the history of country music from its roots of blues and bluegrass to current styles of outlaw, pop, and rock and roll. The increasing influence of technology on the styles, trends, and promotional methods of the genre are discussed. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R012667
Country Music: A Uniquely American Sound
This book explores the genre of country music. It provides a brief history of the genre and of some of its influential artists. The resource includes lists of books and websites for further study and a list of notable albums.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R013742
Drum Circle: A Guide to World Percussion
This resource discusses many percussion instruments reflective of a variety of musical genres around the world. Each instrument has the proper playing technique described and includes photos to support the descriptions. Rhythm exercises for each instrument and style are written in standard notation as well as box notation. The CD included contains multi-part songs of a variety of styles for a percussion ensemble.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R015407
The Beatles. A Step-by-step Breakdown of the Band's Guitar Styles and Techniques
This resource explores 25 classic songs by The Beatles. Each song contains the chords, the standard notation, the tablature and the rhythms for both rhythm and lead guitar parts. Solos are identified, and online audio tracks of recordings are available. With a multi-functional audio player, the tempo of the recording can be modified without changing the pitch.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 29, 2022
R103999
Celtic: Your Passport to a New World of Music
This book provides tools and techniques to play songs from the Celtic genre. The music is written in standard notation and tablature. Included is a recommended discography for further study as well as a CD recording of each song in the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 29, 2022
R015554
Wonderful Design: Glamour in the Hollywood Musical
This book studies the era of Hollywood musicals. It provides historical and cultural information about the glamour and aesthetics of musical films.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
June 27, 2022
R011169
The Never-ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip
This book recounts the life story of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip. It highlights his musical career and his impact on Canada as an advocate of Indigenous Peoples and Truth and Reconciliation.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R019500
Pop Music
This book explores the emergence of pop music through history. It identifies the most influential musicians in the genre and explores the impact pop music has had on music and culture. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R017842
EDM
This book explores EDM as one of the newest genres of music. It identifies the most influential musicians and how their work has impacted the genre. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R011885
R&B, Soul, and Gospel
This resource explores the history, development and influence of R & B, soul and gospel music. Past and current artists of this genre are identified throughout the book. A glossary, chronology and list of books and websites appear at the end of the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
August 24, 2022
R100388
EDM. Electronic Dance Music
This resource explores the history and culture of electronic dance music. Past and current artists from this genre are identified throughout the book. A glossary, chronology and list of books and websites appear at the end of the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
August 24, 2022