Category Archives: Unit 6 – African-American Gospel and Spirituals

Unit 6: African-American Gospel and Spirituals with Huxsie

Find Huxsie’s Hometown Melody will now take us on a journey from Nashville, Tennessee to Savannah, Georgia to meet our last singer for the year, Huxsie. Have students turn to SG34  and help them do the following: Locate Carolyn and Jake in Nashville, Tennessee. Locate Huxsie in Savannah, Georgia. Complete the activity.   PDF Downloads…

Lesson 1: Learning “This Train is Bound for Glory”

Aim: What musical opposites can we find in “This Train Is Bound for Glory”? Summary: Students explore the meaning of the song, and learn musical opposites of dynamics (loud/soft) and tempo (fast/slow). Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.3, MK-2GM.4, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9, MK-2GM.10 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.2, MGK-2.3, MGK-2.4, MGK-2.5 Vocabulary:…

Lesson 2: Exploring “Follow the Drinking Gourd”

  Aim: What is the hidden meaning in “Follow the Drinking Gourd”? Summary: Students explore the hidden meaning of “Follow the Drinking Gourd” and create secret directions for finding their own school. Materials: Musical Explorers CD or online audio Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.2, MK-2GM.3, MK-2GM.5, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.2, MGK-2.3, MGK-2.4, MGK-2.5 Vocabulary:…