Looking for a way to work with jazz music
and younger students? Try
http://pbskids.org/jazz/index.html (no www). There
are lots of fun activities for kids in grades 3-6 that
help them learn about the world of jazz music and
the people who play it.
Finally, www.classicsforkids.com/ has a lot
of different activities for a variety of units. I’ve
found this site to be especially helpful for composer
research in fifth grade, and for getting new ideas for
myself!
Don’t be afraid to get out there and play – and don’t be afraid to learn from your students!
They’re terrific teachers if you give them a chance!
Cindy Brown earned her bachelor's degree in Music Education from St. Michael's College in 1983. She has been actively in-
volved in music education since then, working at public schools in Vermont and Maine teaching grades kindergarten through 12.
Cindy also earned her master's degree and CAG in educational leadership from the University of New England. She is an active
member of MMEA District III, and has helped manage and host festival auditions and honors festivals. She has been a performing
member of the Bath Municipal Band, the Casco Bay Concert Band, the Centennial Brass Band, and the Jazz Ambassadors. Cindy
is currently teaching at Jordan Acres Elementary School in Brunswick, Maine. She can be reached via email at
cbrown@brunswick.k12.me.us
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