Posted by Angela McDonald on
URL: https://nabble.aealearningonline.org/POST-3-Share-a-resource-tp360p476.html

Just a quick comment before I discuss my resource... I noticed as I was reading posts below that I'm not the only teacher that does not have passwords for the aea database sites. I think it would be great if we as a whole could have better communication as instructors about the aea database and our passwords on a local level.
Ok, I'll get off my soapbox... I did actually find a site I could get into that I would like to use as a resource for my students.
I teach orchestra and would like the students to think about string music and where/how often we hear it every day. I think that sounds abound would be a great site for kids to begin researching this subject.
I found this site by going to www.iowaaeaonline.org and clicking on the soundzabound link. I then would like student to begin by entering classical in the search box. This brings you to a page with several pieces that are played by string players everywhere. One of the ones I noticed rit away was Air in G. This is a classical piece played usually at weddings. I will have my students search for classical pieces like these and tell me where they have heard these pieces or think these pieces could be played. I love the idea that the kids can use a broad word like classical, rock and jazz and they end up with several clips of music at there fingertips... All of which I do not need to worry will be inappropriate in nature.