Nine Noteworthy: Latin American Musicians (Bios, Reviews, Reflection Questions, and Writing Prompts): General Music / Classroom Resource

Nine names you need to know! Each musician in this series is introduced with a quick-read Bio, brief Connections facts, and a Listening Lab identifying important works and key elements to discover in each musical selection. Students may check what they learned on the Review page, and then connect with the composer's life and times through Reflection Questions, and a culminating Writing Prompt. This digital book includes fillable fields for onscreen use, or you may print and copy classroom handouts. Edited for cultural sensitivity by a professional equity consultant. Recommended for grades 5--9. Musicians include: Heitor Villa-Lobos, Astor Piazzolla, Tito Puente, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Rita Moreno, Tania León, Germaine Franco, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Gustavo Dudamel.