Music and Teaching Materials by Susan Paradis

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Chasing the Moon


Chasing the Moon

(SP001)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

This is an elementary to late elementary piece with a change of positions in the B section. It is a good piece to get students out of C position in the left hand. Students like the minor sounds and it can be learned quickly. ... (More)
Shooting Star


Shooting Star

(SP002)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

Shooting Star is fast and the hands stay in five-finger positions. This makes it easily accessible for  students with limited technical skills. ... (More)
The Androids at Work


The Androids at Work

(SP009)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

Written in the C minor 5-finger pentascales, this piece is easy to learn. A slow introduction of whole tones to give it an "outer space ... (More)
The Dragon's Lair


The Dragon's Lair

(SP011)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

This is a fast piece in D minor.  Boys especially like the fierce dragon on the cover. The great thing about publishing your own music is that you can change it around. I.... (More)

Spybot


Spybot

(SP016)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

A Spybot is a robot who sneaks around spying on everything. Before you use this piece, check out the second page. It is more difficult than the first page. My students are always surprised, but I tell them you never know what you.... (More)

Attack of the Space Trombones


Attack of the Space Trombones

(SP018)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

Students love jokes and satire. This piece has a funny title and it is fun to play. The A section is in G Minor position with some parallel fifths in the B section. If you work on i to iv in D minor, it is easier to learn. I notice I left off the fingering. Maybe you can do that for your students.... (More)

Bless Us O Lord And These Thy Gifts-Secondo


Bless Us O Lord And These Thy Gifts-Secondo

(SP028)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

This is the duet part to a traditional blessing. I ... (More)
Deck the Halls


Deck the Halls

(SP069)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

This is a late elementary arrangement of Deck the Halls. Students should be able to cross fingers and move the right hand to different positions. ... (More)
Love Somebody, Yes I Do - Late Elementary


Love Somebody, Yes I Do - Late Elementary

(SP102)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

This is the same folk song as the 2 versions above, but I arranged it for ... (More)
There's a Little Wheel A-Turning In My Heart


There's a Little Wheel A-Turning In My Heart

(SP103)

Level: Late Elementary

Type: Music

Some of my late elementary students wanted a Valentine song, so I arranged this folk song for them. If you know this song, you can see that the dotted rhythms in the melody have been simplified for this arrangement.

I kept changing things around, but I finally decided to post this version..... (More)