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New: Intermediate 1 Curriculum

  • Jun 22
  • 2 min read

Check out our new middle school curriculum!


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New Product:

Intermediate 1 Curriculum for Middle School


Designed to be completed independently by your student, Intermediate 1: Jazz and the Rise of Recorded Music is a 36 week, literature-based, open-and-go middle school music appreciation curriculum. This course is both rigorous and fun, covering American popular music of the 20th and early 21st century (especially jazz), the science and history of recording, and introductory topics in music theory. With cross-disciplinary learning in history, science, and literature, this music appreciation course is one-of-a-kind! Visit the Intermediate 1 Course page to learn more about this fantastic new course for middle school.


Free Sample:

Intermediate 1

Intermediate 1 Sample Bundle (Curriculum Guide & Student Workbook)

If you are interested in viewing a sample of Intermediate 1, you can download a sample PDF of the Curriculum Guide and Student Workbook pages below. This sample includes a course overview and sample pages from Week 3.


Sale:

20% off Intermediate 1 Curriculum


Intermediate 1: Jazz and the Rise of Recorded Music is available for family use in both print and digital formats! For a limited time, Intermediate 1 is available at 20% off in both formats. The sale begins today, June 22, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2026.


Intermediate 1 Curriculum Guide and Student Workbook, Intermediate 1 Books, Banner "Intermediate 1 is Here!" and 20% off sticker

Learn more about the various formats of Intermediate 1 below:


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Intermediate 1: Bundle (Digital)
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Intermediate 1: Curriculum Guide (Print)
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Intermediate 1: Student Workbook (Print)
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We also carry the complete Intermediate 1 Book Bundle at 15% off retail prices.


Intermediate 1: Book Bundle
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Interested in using Intermediate 1 for a group? Visit our Groups page or contact us!

Other News and Updates


  • Primary B: Jumpin' Jazz to Hip Hop (Grades K-2) and Elementary B: Ragtime to Rap (Grades 3-5) are in the works! Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss any new releases!

  • Our existing curriculum prices are increasing at the end of June. Snag your curriculum before June 30 to make sure you get the best price!

  • Looking to use a Music Comes Alive curriculum in a group setting? We offer group licensing options for co-ops, private schools, and other group settings. See our Groups page.

  • We are delighted to offer Alfred Music products, especially the Alfred Premier Piano books. If you are looking for great piano resources, including lesson, theory, performance, and technique books, check out our Piano page.


Soli Deo Gloria,

Signature Emma R. James

Emma R. James, Ph.D

Founder, Music Comes Alive


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