them to display lesson materials on a smartboard. EE – No MPO - Each teachers generates a class code in the Dashboard. There is one code for all the students in the school. This code will not change as long as the teacher is subscribed. When teachers create a link for students, the link automatically embeds the code. In most instances, students will not have to input the code. - How do you share content with students? Q - Users can share individual resources with our link sharing option or can create full customizable assignments for students inside of our resources to share with students through their own student accounts. MFJ - Content can be shared on the “Anytime Cloud” for creative play, or scheduled. Students can access their content, lessons, and assignments on the Chrome browser, or on an iPad via the MusicFirst Junior app. EE - Through custom sharable weblinks. MPO - Teachers create a link for students that they embed the link in Google Classroom or other LMS. - What is the annual cost? Q - Pricing depends on desired grade levels to purchase and the requested length of license. We encourage prospective users to contact their Sales Director for a specific quote https://www.quavered. com/find-your-rep/ MFJ - $399 per school, per year. There is no limit to the number of students. EE - $195 per teacher MPO - $175/Year USD – a monthly payment option is available as well, which is $20/month - Do you have a Recorder Method? Q - Yes, we do! We have a 12-week unit in our 3rd-grade resources. MFJ - Yes – Recorder from the Beginning. EE - Yes – Recorder Class Method MPO - The recorder method on the site is the Recorder Resource Levels 1-2 written by Denise Gagne. Recorder Level 1 follows the sequence BAG ED C’D’ F. Recorder Level 2 is for 2 part soprano with an optional alto and adds F# and Bb. We have recently added Jazz Cats Recorder and Blues Cats Recorder to the site. - Do you have a Ukelele Method? Q - Yes, we do! We have a 9-week unit in our 5th and 7th-grade resources. MFJ - Yes – Ukelele from the Beginning. EE - Yes – Ukelele Class Method, Ukeleles on Board! (digital book), and Ukelele for Young Beginners (digital book) MPO - Yes – Our ukulele sequence includes folk songs to learn the codes and links to pop songs. Currently, we teach chording, but plan to add melody reading to the Ukulele Unit. The Ukulele Unit begins with 15 one chord songs to teach the chords, then progresses to 2-3 chords. In addition, there are links to pop songs, sequenced so that easiest songs are first.
- Do you have a Guitar Method? Q - Not at this time MFJ - No. EE - Yes – Guitar for Kids (digital book) MPO - Yes – Our guitar sequence includes folk songs to learn the codes and links to pop songs. Like the Ukulele Unit, the guitar begins with one chord songs to teach the chords, then progresses to 2-3 chords. In addition, there are links to pop songs, sequenced so that easiest songs are first. - Do you have a Piano Method? Q - Yes, we do! We have a 10-week unit in our 8th-grade resources. MFJ - No. EE - Yes – Piano for Kids (digital book) MPO - No, not yet. - Are your lessons aligned to the National Core Arts Standards? Q – Yes MFJ – Yes EE – Yes MPO - The new song headers include alignment to NCAS. This can be seen in the song activities for the song, “Dooby Doo”. Song 1, Grade 1. This will be made searchable in the future, but isn’t available yet. The new national standards are more about process than content. We intend to create links so teachers can point out when they are using a process from the national standards. - What Teaching Pedagogies (Kodaly, Orff, etc) are included? Please list them. Q - We have incorporated Kodàly, Orff, and MLT into our resources through specific lessons and activities. MFJ - Kodaly & Orff EE - We have included Kodaly and Orff pedagogies into our resources and throughout our lessons and activities. MPO - The sequencing of reading songs in the program follows Kodaly sequencing. (see scope and sequence) In addition to the sequenced songs, interactives include Tone Ladders and Solfa Challenge activities. Orff arrangements are found in almost every lesson, with creative extensions included. We have a Dance Unit that at this time includes movement songs and choreographed folk dances. - Is SEL intentionally embedded throughout the lessons? Q - We have some SEL content incorporated into our resources through songs and some new lesson screens. Most of our SEL content is in our full SEL curriculum which is a separate product. MFJ – No EE - Yes – SEL is intentionally embedded throughout every lesson! MPO - SEL songs are searchable using the directory filter, then specifying SEL. Some of the SEL content is being included in formats other than songs: ie. storybooks. Our Back to School lessons 1-4 for Gr. PreK-K-1-2-3 include the book, “All Are Welcome Here”. This is to ensure that all children, regardless of background, feel welcome in our classes. The Back to School Unit has a chant: RESPECT, which was written to facilitate respect for all in the classroom.
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