Remote Learning Videos
As we adjust to these extraordinary and difficult times, S’Cool Sounds is continuing to bring music into the lives of children through remote learning opportunities. These videos include songs and rhythms from around the world, recorder playing, body percussion, and how to make percussion instruments with household items. While intended for grades K-5th, the videos can be enjoyed by children and families of all ages. We welcome you to share these videos with any musicians in your life. Please consider a donation to support our Teaching Artists.
+ The S'Cool Sounds Team, Playing & Teaching "Senua de Dende"
The S'Cool Sounds Team performs "Senua de Dende"
Learn how to play "Senua de Dende" by singing, playing recorder, and using body percussion
To view a PDF of the score, click here.
+ Recorder/Percussion Lessons by Nina Stern & Peter Maund
Nina Stern, Peter Maund, and Shira Kammen perform "Como Poden"
Nina Stern, Peter Maund, and Shira Kammen play "Como Podo", a Cantiga de Santa Maria. The Cantigas are a collection of over 400 Medieval songs written in the 13th century. The poems, written in Galician-Portuguese, are assumed to be written by Alfonso X el Sabio (the Wise) of Spain. Historically the Cantigas were performed by singers, wind, string, and plucked instruments with percussion.
In this performance video, Nina is playing from New York and Peter and Shira are playing from California. Special thanks to Ruaridh Pattison in rural Scotland for video editing!
Learn how to play "Como Podo" on recorder and percussion
To view a PDF of the score, click here.
Nina Stern and Peter Maund perform "Quen a Omagen"
Nina Stern and Peter Maund play "Quen a Omagen", a Cantiga de Santa Maria. The Cantigas are a collection of over 400 Medieval songs written in the 13th century. The poems, written in Galician-Portuguese, are assumed to be written by Alfonso X el Sabio (the Wise) of Spain. Historically the Cantigas were performed by singers, wind, string, and plucked instruments with percussion.
In this performance video, Nina is playing from Brooklyn, NY and Peter is playing from Walnut Creek, CA. Special thanks to Ruaridh Pattison in rural Scotland for video editing!
Learn how to play "Quen a Omagen" on recorder and percussion
To view a PDF of the score, click here.
+ Lessons by Ruaridh Pattison, Scottish Jazz Musician & Multi-Instrumentalist
+ Lessons by Hery Paz, Cuban born Saxophonist, Composer, & Educator
+ Lessons by Ella Avni-Levi, Israeli Choir Director & Clarinetist
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
+ Lessons by Dave Adewumi, NY Based Trumpet Player, Composer & Educator
+ Lessons by Andreu Pitarch, Drummer, Composer, & Educator from Barcelona
+ Additional Music Education Resources
Classics for Kids is a great introduction to classical music for kids of all ages (some of the biggest fans are great-grandmothers). In addition to entertaining, six-minute audio features written and hosted by radio personality Naomi Lewin, the Classics for Kids website includes lesson plans, multi-media games, and a variety of activities. Subscribe to the podcast, or binge listen to all the archived programs.
Jazz Academy at Lincoln Center has published a collection of educational videos for all ages including fun activities that will get your family swinging and singing, lessons from the instructors who lead the middle school jazz program, and members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra sharing performance tips.
Sheet Music Resources