Category Archives: Introduction

Lesson 1: Becoming Musical Explorers

Aim: What can Musical Explorers do? Summary: Students identify themselves as explorers of the Lowcountry’s music. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, Musical Explorers Student Guide Time Required: 40 minutes (two 20-minute activities) Standards: US 1, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 6; GA 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9; SC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,…

Lesson 2: Exploring Our Voices

Aim: What happens in our bodies when we breathe, hum, and sing? Summary: Students explore their singing and talking voices. The exercises learned may be done as a warm-up. It may take some time for students to know and feel that their singing and talking voices are very different from each other. Materials: Musical Explorers…