Music K–12
For Testing until 9/30/2023

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Annotated Bibliography

The annotated bibliography that follows includes basic references that you may find useful in preparing for the exam. Each resource is linked to the competencies and skills found in Section 3 of this guide.

This bibliography is representative of the most important and most comprehensive texts pertaining to the competencies and skills. The Florida Department of Education does not endorse these references as the only appropriate sources for review; many comparable texts currently used in teacher preparation programs also cover the competencies and skills that are tested on the exam.

  1. Adamek, M., & Darrow, A.A. (2005). Music in special education. Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association, Inc.

    Illustrates that music therapy can address the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses. Useful for review of competencies 2 and 4.

  2. Burkholder, J.P., Grout, D.J., & Palisca, C.V. (2005). A history of Western music (7th ed.). New York: W.W. Norton.

    Explores genres and styles in Western music from antiquity to the present. Emphasizes social and historical context. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 4.

  3. Campbell, P.S., & Scott-Kassner, C. (2006). Music in childhood: From preschool through the elementary grades (3rd ed). New York: Schirmer.

    Presents contemporary theories and practices of music education, including strategies for developing pitch, vocal, rhythmic, instrumental, listening, movement, and creative responses in children. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, and 7.

  4. Colwell, R., & Goolsby, T.W. (2002). The teaching of instrumental music (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

    Focuses on learning objectives, evaluation, rehearsal techniques, motivation, administrative tasks, recruiting and scheduling. Covers each instrument in detail. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, and 6.

  5. Colwell, R., & Richardson, C. (Eds.). (2002). New handbook of research on music teaching and learning: A project of the Music Educators National Conference. New York: Oxford University Press.

    Covers multiculturalism, gender issues, training teachers, and the philosophy of research theory. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 4.

  6. Crawford, R. (2001). An introduction to America's music. New York: W.W. Norton.

    Tells the fascinating story of music in the United States, from the sacred music of the colonial period to the jazz and rock that enliven the turn of the millennium. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 4.

  7. Garretson, R.L. (1998). Conducting choral music (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

    Presents concise information on the development of conducting skills. Discusses improving choral tone and diction, maintaining vocal health, choir rehearsal techniques, and administrative matters of planning and management. Useful for review of competencies 2 and 5.

  8. Hinckley, J.M., & Shull, S.M. (Eds.). (1996). Strategies for teaching middle-level general music. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

    Includes a resource list for the middle grades based on MENC's content and achievement standards. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, and 7.

  9. Hunsberger, D., & Ernst, R.E. (1992). The art of conducting (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

    Provides practical instruction in choral and instrumental conducting for beginning and intermediate students. Includes a large selection of scores for classroom practice. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

  10. Kamien, R. (2008). Music: An appreciation (6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

    Presents a vivid depiction of music history, musical elements, and carefully chosen musical examples. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 7.

  11. Kostka, S., & Payne, D. (2004). Tonal harmony, with an introduction to twentieth-century music (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

    Designed to meet the needs of the 2-year theory curriculum for music majors. Emphasizes practicality and ease of use for student and instructor. Useful for review of competency 1.

  12. MENC Committee on Performance Standards. (1996). Performance standards for music: Strategies and benchmarks for assessing progress toward the national standards, grades  pre K to 12 . Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

    Provides a sample assessment strategy for each achievement under the nine voluntary national content standards in music for prekindergarten through grade 12. Includes four content standards for prekindergarten instruction. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

  13. Music Educators National Conference. (1994). Teaching examples: Ideas for music educators. Reston, VA: Author.

    Offers a collection of instructional strategies for children from prekindergarten through grade 12. Helps teachers design and implement a curriculum leading to achievement of the National Standards for Music Education. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

  14. Ottman, R.W., & Dworak, P.E. (1991). Basic ear training skills. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

    A guide to listening critically to music materials and converting the sounds into standard music notation. Useful for review of competencies 1, 3, and 4.

  15. Phillips, K. (1995). Teaching kids to sing. New York: Schirmer.

    Focuses on practical, research-based information dealing with the vocal development of children and adolescents. Focuses on vocal pedagogy and techniques for grades 1 to 12. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, and 5.

  16. Phillips, K. (2004). Directing the choral music program. New York: Oxford University Press.

    A thorough overview of choral music in public schools. Discusses program administration, rehearsal and performance planning, and choral techniques from warm-ups through performance. Includes repertoire lists and multiple lists of resources. Useful for review of competency 5.

  17. Popham, W.J. (2008). Classroom assessment: What teachers need to know (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.

    Shows teachers how to use the latest assessment tools to teach more effectively. Useful for review of competency 3.

  18. Randel, D.M. (2003). Harvard dictionary of music (4th ed.). Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

    Focuses on "the tradition of Western art music" with greater attention to world and popular music. Defines or explicates terms for musical styles, instruments, performance marks, concepts, and works. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 4.

  19. Rozmajzl, M., & Boyer-Alexander, R. (2006). Music fundamentals, methods, and materials for the elementary classroom teacher (4th ed.). Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.

    Focuses on teaching the elements of music to young children with chapters on melody, rhythm, timbre, and tone and a number of listening and movement activities. Covers musical education for children with special needs. Useful for review of competencies 1, 4, and 7.

  20. Salend, S.J. (2008). Creating inclusive classrooms: Effective and reflective practices for all students (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.

    Incorporates technology and collaboration to aid teachers working in diverse classrooms. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, and 4.

  21. Sobol, E.S. (2001). An attitude and approach for teaching music to special learners. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press.

    A guide for teachers of students with special needs with strategies and methods that can be applied to teaching universally. Useful for review of competencies 2 and 3.

  22. Stauffer, S.L., & Davidson, J. (Eds.). (1996). Strategies for teaching  K to 4  general music. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

    Presents age-appropriate strategies based on MENC's prekindergarten content standards. Includes a resource list. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, and 7.

  23. Thompson, K.P., & Kiester, G.J. (Eds.). (2007). Strategies for teaching high school general music. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

    Ideas and resources developed by MENC to help in curriculum development, lesson planning, and assessment of music learning. Includes strategies for a variety of teaching and learning styles. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

  24. Titon, J.T., & Fujie, L. (2005). Worlds of music: An introduction to the music of the world's people (2nd ed.). New York: Shirmer.

    A case-study approach exploring the music of several cultures. Useful for review of competency 1.

  25. Walker, D.E. (1998). Teaching music: Managing the successful music program (2nd ed.). New York: Schirmer Books.

    A comprehensive program for organizing and managing the noninstructional functions of a successful music program. Useful for review of competencies 2, 3, and 4.

  26. Wiggins, G. (1998). Educative assessment: Designing assessments to inform and improve student performance. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

    Covers all aspects of assessment design, including how to craft performance tasks that meet rigorous educational standards, how to score assessments fairly, and how to structure and judge student portfolios. Useful for review of competency 3.

 

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