Music - does this exist?

[Calming Tea]

I am looking for music for my first grader:

Inexpensive (less than 50.00)
requires little/no teacher knowledge of music
workbook, text, and CD based (straightforward and simple)
Not appreciation, but teaches rhythm, singing, and music notes
Builds upon itself- more years available


Does such a thing exist? The closest I have come in my research is BJU music but that is 130.00 for the first grade set! ouch.

[OhElizabeth]

I haven't used anything else, but we do the BJU music and like it a lot. Yes, it's pricey. :(

[cbollin]

It might still be too pricey, but you might like to look at
Melody's Beat
http://www.stirringthegiftmusicstudio.com/

-crystal

[TwinMominTX]

Here is the link:

http://www.pianoforpreschoolers.com/

I have not used it, but simply heard about it. I am not sure how much tweaking would be needed to allow it to be used for a 1st grader.

TK

[LadyAberlin]

Have you looked at God made Music? I've heard good things about it.



http://www.praisehymninc.com/god_made_music

[SnowWhite]

I second the recommendation for God Made Music. I used the first grade one this year. Too bad you don't live next door, I'd loan you the TM and CDs. Then you'd pay less than $8 for the workbook! I need it for my second ds though. It does have an appreciation component, though... rhythm, musical instruments, notes/time, etc.

[Calming Tea]

Hive mind indeed. I had no idea something would really pop up that even came close to my criteria. Google pales in comparison to the HIVE MIND.