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music for themselves rather than simply give students information.

A music lesson following this plan includes many songs, games, and activities, each of which has a place in the learning sequence of one or more elements. Each element has its place in the year-long curricular plan designed by the music educator, and each year’s curriculum is part of a multi-year curricular sequence that guides the teacher in creating a comprehensive plan for his or her students’ music education.

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