A broad outline of the use of the ukulele in Canadian schools as the basis for a performance oriented, comprehensive, general music program.  Strumming to Accompany Singing. Creating a Vocal Harmony. The Reading of Music. Playing by Ear/Ear Training. Improvisation. Scales. Solo Skills. Ensemble Skills. Addition of classroom percussion instruments. Length: 22 minutes  Price: $49.95 To Order-Information by Email.

Fleabag Blues: An Introduction to Improvisation for Ukulele      The cassette outlines a possible sequence and related methodologies for the introduction of improvisation to children in the intermediate grades. Activities have been tested by the writer and her colleagues with children from 9-12 years of age. The sequence, based on 12 bar blues, and on Dorian mode, is demonstrated by a ukulele ensemble, but could be easily adapted to recorder or bells by using the C major scale as the base. Length: 33 minutes  Price: $59.95  To Order-Information by Email.

Advocacy - Music Education Why Music? An 8 minute video focused on why schools, communities, and people need music. Includes brief clips of performances, panel presentations, and a musical instrument "zoo" for young children. Length: 8 minutes  Price: $25.00 To Order-Information by Email. Top of the Page