An Acoustic Jam

By Marilyn Davidson. Popular songs from the '50s-'80s for the middle school music class. Easy, appealing percussion and Orff instrument parts. Includes opportunities for improvisation and teaching suggestions that support the National Music Standards. Cambiata parts are written for boys' changing voices.For grade 5 through 8. 69 pages.Instruments used: soprano & alto glockenspiel; soprano, alto, & bass xylophone; soprano, alto, & bass metallophone; bongos; congas; bass drum; snare drum; tambourine; cymbal; agogo bells; triangle; shaker; cabasa; woodblock.Songs: I'm Walkin', Splish Splash, Green Onions, (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay, Joy To the World (the Hoyt Axton rock song, not the Christmas song), The Wind Beneath My Wings, I Just Called to Say I Love You.