K-5 General Music Materials

The Des Moines Independent Community School District is seeking proposals for K-5 General Music Materials, including traditional and non-traditional materials, and professional learning opportunities to support the teaching of Kindergarten - 5th grade general music. The materials should enhance teacher autonomy in instructional design, and support the development of critical thinking, notation reading, singing, and playing skills. The district is looking for innovative, flexible resources that expose students to a wide range of music literary, games and song tales, Orff orchestrations, and cultural music. Some key areas of focus include: • Music for instrumental and vocal use • Music literacy materials • Movement and Games • Digital resources • Music History and Appreciation • Creativity and Composition materials • Elements of music that align with the comprehensive teaching of harmony, texture, timbre, form, and expression The district is committed to ensuring that these resources and professional learning opportunities are inclusive and supportive of all students, particularly multilingual learners and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).