Melody now takes us on a journey from Isle of Hope to Harlem in New York City to meet our next singer, Brianna. Use SG35, SG36 and SG37 to meet Brianna and prepare your students to learn about jazz. Genre Overview Jazz is a quintessentially American art form. It is a hybrid created by the…
Aim: How are melodic contour, form, and improvisation used in jazz? Summary: Students will sing “Blue Skies,” learning about some of the key musical elements found in jazz. Materials: flash cards, glockenspiel or other pitched instrument, Musical Explorers online audio 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.2, ESGMK-2.RE.3, ESGMK-2.CN.1, ESGMK-2.CN.2 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.2,…
Aim: How are melodic contour, form, and improvisation used in jazz? Summary: Students will sing “Blue Skies,” learning about some of the key musical elements found in jazz. Materials: flash cards, glockenspiel or other pitched instrument, Musical Explorers online audio 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.2, ESGMK-2.RE.3, ESGMK-2.CN.1, ESGMK-2.CN.2 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.2,…
