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Unit 5: Art Songs with Heidi

Find Heidi’s Hometown Melody has returned from her trip to New York City and now takes us on a journey to Beaufort, South Carolina to meet our next musician, Heidi. Using SG33, help students do the following: Locate Melody at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Locate Heidi in Beaufort, South Carolina. Complete the activity.  …

Lesson 1: Learning “Heidenröslein”

Aim: How can we learn to sing “Heidenröslein” with a healthy singing style? Summary: Students will learn to sing “Heidenröslein” while learning about German Art Songs. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, markers or crayons Time Required: 30 minutes (three 10-minute activities) Standards: GA: MGMK-2.1, MGMK-2.6, MGMK-2.7, MGMK-2.8, MGMK-2.9 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.4, MGK-2.5, MGK-2.6…

Lesson 2: Exploring “Das Veilchen”

Aim: How can we recognize different emotions while listening to “Das Veilchen?” Summary: Students explore “Das Veilchen” while exploring emotions and mood through lyrics and music. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio, pencils, crayons or markers Time Required: 30 minutes (three 10-minute activities) Standards: GA: MGMK-2.1, MGMK-2.6, MGMK-2.8, MGMK-2.9 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.4, MGK-2.5, MGK-2.6…