Melody now takes us on a journey from the Trustees Theater to Port Wentworth, Georgia to meet our next singer, J.J. Use SG27 – 33 to meet J.J. and prepare your students to learn about Musical Theater. Genre Overview The songs in this unit are part of the larger performing arts genre of Musical Theater….
Aim: How can we explore a musical scale while learning about musical theater? Summary: Students learn to identify and sing the scale in “Do-Re-Mi” while understanding the genre of musical theater. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, scissors Standards: GA: ESGMK-2.CR.1; ESGMK-2.CR.2; ESGMK-2.CR.3; ESGMK-2.PR.1; ESGMK-2.PR.3; ESGMK-2.RE.1; ESGMK-2.RE.3; ESGMK-2.CN.1 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.3, MGK-2.4, MGK-2.5, MGK-2.6…
Aim: How can we explore our emotions through musical expression? Summary: Students learn to sing “Somewhere” expressively while understanding how music can convey their feelings. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, scissors, markers or crayons, popsicle sticks (optional) Time Required: 30 minutes (three 10-minute activities) Standards: GA: ESGMK-2.CR.3; ESGMK-2.PR.1; ESGMK-2.RE.1; ESGMK-2.RE.2; ESGMK-2.CN.1; ESGMK-2.CN.2 SC:…
Moving Melodies (Pitch) Materials Needed Various song recordings, paper, writing/coloring utensils, rhythm sticks Instructions 1. Practice singing high and low pitches through call and response. 2. Practice tracing the shapes of the melodies with your finger in the air and/or rhythm stick. 3. Drawing the examples below on a board, have students trace each melodic…
