Elementary A: Book Bundle
Medieval to Modern (Grades 3-5)
The Elementary A Book Bundle includes all required books for the Elementary A course for 3rd-5th grade. This product is intended for purchase with the Elementary A: Curriculum Guide & the Elementary A: Activity Pack or with the Elementary A Digital Bundle
Elementary A: "Medieval to Modern" begins with nine engaging picture books (available for purchase through our website) and a curated playlist. This course moves chronologically through music history, beginning with medieval musician Guido D'Arezzo and ends with Leonard Bernstein. Each month, learn about one musician, one fundamentals concept, and one instrument. In December, spend two weeks learning about the Christmas carol "In the Bleak Midwinter." Wrap up each month with an engaging activity (crafts, games, etc.). This curriculum provides an enriching musical experience for you and your students. To learn more, visit the Elementary A Course description page.
All the Elementary A books are also sold individually in the Music Comes Alive store.
Elementary A: Book Bundle
Nine picture books:
(1) The First Notes: The Story of DO, RE, MI (Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton)
(2) Johann Sebastian Bach, Revised Ed. (Mike Venezia)
(3) Mozart Finds a Melody (Stephen Costanza)
(4) Christina's Carol: Featuring the Classic Poem "In the Bleak Midwinter" by Christina Rossetti (Tomie de Paola)
(5) What Music!: The Fifty-Year Friendship between Beethoven and Nannette Streicher, Who Built His Pianos (Laurie Lawlor)
(6) Peter Tchaikovsky, Revised Ed. (Mike Venezia)
(7) George Gershwin, Revised Ed. (Mike Venezia)
(8) Mister and Lady Day: Billie Holiday and the Dog Who Loved Her (Amy Novesky)
(9) Leonard Bernstein, Revised Ed. (Mike Venezia)
Please note, this package does NOT include the "Optional Books" listed in the "Elementary A: Curriculum Guide."