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07/26/2012 El Sistema-An approach to music as a performance based assessment. This methodology is based on consistent family involvement and early music instruction. user:a.luna

[|http://www.fesnojiv.gob.ve/en/home.] (Available curriculum information with no subscription)

Batucada Percussion- A percussion ensemble approach to music education through the influences of Brazilian percussion and song. With percussion being the simplest form of music participation the community, relationship and independence within the ensemble creates a cultural and musical environment that allows for differences in levels of musicianship and full participation. user:a.luna . [] (Curriculum/Methods information available through subscription)

7/27/2012 Mariachi Instruction and Historical content for the classroom. Resource for scores, contacts for festivals, performance, degrees and cultural aspects of mariachi instruction. user:a.luna

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Professional workshop and curriculum based association. Based out of Texas where the mariachi program has grown to one of the biggest next to Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico, This site is a source for network and regional workshops in music education and performance. user:a.luna

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07/29/2012 A variety of sample lesson plans resources for teaching Band, Orchestra, Guitar and Jazz. A good source for template progress reports in music and instrument fundamentals. This for K-8 classrooms but can also be adapted to 9-12 grades as well. user:a.luna

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A marching band focused resource where competitions, musical scores and other resources are available. Also available are links and contacts to state marching units. user:a.luna

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07/31/2012 A resource site for example lesson plans and music activities. Making Music Fun! user:a.luna

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If music educator are interested in Antillean music (Caribbean music) Descarga is a great source for music samples, articles, history, and workshops. I have used this for network in the music industry and international work. A great source of Latin culture and its music from Antillean countries. This is my personal choice as well as the performing groups I got to tour with in my music career. Groups such as Los Van Van, Cubanismo, Yerba Buena, Orquesta Primo, JD All Stars, Celia Cruz, Cabanijazz Project and more. user:a.luna

[|http://www.descarga.com]