Category Archives: Unit 1 – Vietnamese Music

Unit 4: Vietnamese Music with Cecilia

Genre Overview Vietnam’s music reflects the different groups that have lived there. The music that is heard today spans traditional folk, ceremonial, and popular music. The music of Vietnam is very diverse and has many influences from the different indigenous regions within Vietnam, surrounding countries, and the time of French occupation to name a few….

Lesson 1: Learning “Hò Hụi Huế”

Aim: How can a song create community?Summary: Students will learn to sing “Hò Hụi Huế,” explore movement and song in community settings, and discover traditional Vietnamese instruments.Materials: Musical Explorers digital resourcesStandards: GA- ESGMK.PR.1, ESGMK.RE.3, ESGMK.CN.2, ESGM1.PR.1, ESGM1.RE.1, ESGM2.PR.1, ESGM2.RE.1, ESGM2.CN.2Vocabulary:  Chén, đàn Bầu, đàn Tranh, Sanh Tiền, Trống, and T’rưngSee Glossary → Sing “Hò Hụi…

Lesson 2: Exploring “Cô Đôi Thượng Ngàn”

Aim: How can we use music to tell stories?Summary: Students will learn to sing “Cô Đôi Thượng Ngàn,” discuss Vietnamese rhythm, explore tonal language, and create their own Queen of the Forest.Materials: Musical Explorers digital resources, everyday-object percussionStandards: GA: ESGMK.PR.1, ESGMK.RE.3, ESGMK.CN.2, ESGM1.PR.1, ESGM1.RE.1, ESGM2.PR.1, ESGM2.RE.1, ESGM2.CN.2Vocabulary: chorus, tonal language, melodic contourSee Glossary → Sing “Cô…