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Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Episode One: "Solo for Amadeus"
Added: May 20, 2009 - View
A leitmotif is an associated melodic phrase or figure that accompanies the reappearance of an idea, person, or situation. In the series Wunderkind Little Amadeus, as the main characters appear, each one has a distinctive leitmotif. In this lesson, students are introduced to the delightful world of Little Amadeus. They listen to Mozart's music, view the episode "Solo for Amadeus," make character mobiles, and create their own leitmotifs.
VH1 Storytellers: The Dixie Chicks - Lesson 3
Added: May 7, 2009 - View
Students will explore the connection with music as a personal journal to your life.Students will better understand the way in which music affects listeners and creators emotionally.Students will explore the elements of music through critical listening and a lyrical analysis of a work by the Dixie Chicks.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group. This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers: The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature. Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.
The Green Anthem Lesson Plan 3: Melodic Variations
Added: Apr 28, 2009 - View
Green Anthem Lesson Three: Melodic VariationsMelodic Variations is the third of seven lesson plans that are a part of a larger interdisciplinary national project and concert. You can familiarize yourself with the whole project at http://www.greenanthem.org/To participate in the national competition implemented by MENC, refer to The Green Anthem on this site. Each lesson plan includes instructions for you, a handout for your students, and any mp3 files necessary to implement the key teaching points.You will see that the lyric-writing competition and many other aspects of this project (covered in subsequent lesson plans) all work together to build a class or even school project. Since The Green Anthem is modularized, each lesson plan can also work independently.
The Green Anthem Lesson Two: Four Approaches to Listening
Added: Apr 28, 2009 - View
Green Anthem Lesson Two: Four Approaches to ListeningThis lesson plan is the second of seven that are a part of a larger interdisciplinary national project and concert, The Green Anthem. You can familiarize yourself with the whole project at GreenAnthem.org. To participate in the national competition implemented by MENC, refer to The Green Anthem on the MENC site. Each lesson plan includes instructions for you, a handout for your students, and any mp3 files necessary to implement the key teaching points.
Green Anthem Lesson One: A Sustainable Future
Added: Apr 28, 2009 - View
Green Anthem Lesson One: A Sustainable FutureBy Julie Lyonn Lieberman This lesson plan is the first of seven that are a part of a larger interdisciplinary national project and concert. You can familiarize yourself with the whole project at http://www.greenanthem.org/ You will see that the lyric-writing competition and many other aspects of this project (covered in subsequent lesson plans) all work together to build a class or even school project. Since The Green Anthem is modularized, each lesson plan can also work independently.To participate in the national competition implemented by MENC, refer to The Green Anthem on this site. Each lesson plan includes instructions for you, a handout for your students, and any mp3 files necessary to implement the key teaching points.
The Green Anthem Lesson Seven: Lyric Writing
Added: Apr 27, 2009 - View
Green Anthem Lesson Seven: Lyric-writingThis lesson plan is the fourth of seven that are a part of a larger interdisciplinary national project and concert. You can familiarize yourself with the whole project at http://www.greenanthem.org/To participate in the national competition implemented by MENC, refer to The Green Anthem on this site. Each lesson plan includes instructions for you, a handout for your students, and any mp3 files necessary to implement the key teaching points.You will see that the lyric-writing competition and many other aspects of this project (covered in subsequent lesson plans) all work together to build a class or even school project. Since The Green Anthem is modularized, each lesson plan can also work independently.
Green Anthem Lesson Six: Song Analysis
Added: Apr 27, 2009 - View
Green Anthem Lesson Six: Song analysis This lesson plan is the sixth of seven that are a part of a larger interdisciplinary national project and concert. You can familiarize yourself with the whole project at http://www.greenanthem.org/To participate in the national competition implemented by MENC, refer to The Green Anthem on this site. Each lesson plan includes instructions for you, a handout for your students, and any mp3 files necessary to implement the key teaching points.You will see that the lyric-writing competition and many other aspects of this project (covered in subsequent lesson plans) all work together to build a class or even school project. Since The Green Anthem is modularized, each lesson plan can also work independently.
Green Anthem Lesson Five: Rhythmic Primer
Added: Apr 27, 2009 - View
Green Anthem Lesson Five: Green Anthem Rhythmic PrimerThis lesson plan is the fifth of seven that are a part of a larger interdisciplinary national project and concert. You can familiarize yourself with the whole project at http://www.greenanthem.org/To participate in the national competition implemented by MENC, refer to The Green Anthem on this site. Each lesson plan includes instructions for you, a handout for your students, and any mp3 files necessary to implement the key teaching points.You will see that the lyric-writing competition and many other aspects of this project (covered in subsequent lesson plans) all work together to build a class or even school project. Since The Green Anthem is modularized, each lesson plan can also work independently.
Green Anthem Lesson Four: Creativity in Motion
Added: Apr 27, 2009 - View
Green Anthem Lesson Four: Creativity in MotionThis lesson plan is the fourth of seven that are a part of a larger interdisciplinary national project and concert. You can familiarize yourself with the whole project at http://www.greenanthem.org/To participate in the national competition implemented by MENC, refer to The Green Anthem on this site. Each lesson plan includes instructions for you, a handout for your students, and any mp3 files necessary to implement the key teaching points.You will see that the lyric-writing competition and many other aspects of this project (covered in subsequent lesson plans) all work together to build a class or even school project. Since The Green Anthem is modularized, each lesson plan can also work independently.
Pioneer Music
Added: Mar 27, 2009 - View
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There's Magic in the Music
Added: Mar 24, 2009 - View
Students will learn to sing "There’s Magic in the Music.”Using a rhythm stick as a magic wand, students will explore the music of Mozart. They will then use their rhythm stick as a conducting baton, demonstrating 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 patterns.
There's Magic in the Music
Added: Mar 20, 2009 - View
Students will learn the song “There’s Magic in the Music” as they research and write facts about world cultures and their music.
Wunderkind Little Amadeus - So Many Instruments! Imagine You Are A Conductor Of An Orchestra!
Added: Mar 19, 2009 - View
In this lesson, students will explore the role of a conductor of a typical orchestra via the orchestral application on the Wunderkind Little Amadeus Web site. Students will learn the four instrumental sections: Strings, Woodwinds, Brasses, & Percussion and conduct a virtual orchestra. Optional: View Wunderkind Little Amadeus.episode 119, "The Green Drops" (check your local PBS station) or watch Monti's Music Time "Discover an Orchestra" on-line.
Wunderkind Little Amadeus - Picture This! Imagine You Are A Director and a Producer of a Music Video!
Added: Mar 19, 2009 - View
In this lesson, students will direct and produce images for their own imagined music video. Students will view an application and the associated web application and understand storyline and timeline. Students will draw images from their own life that they can connect to a favorite song.Optional Extension: if PC’s are available for each child, they may use the application to drag images and create their own version of the trailer or film about Salzburg on the Wunderkind Little Amadeus Web site.
There's Magic in the Music
Added: Mar 19, 2009 - View
Students will learn the song “There’s Magic in the Music” through a game that includes movement, xylophone improvisation, rhythm review, listening, analyzing and singing.
Wunderkind Little Amadeus - There’s Magic in the Music! Imagine You Are A Singer In A Choir!
Added: Mar 19, 2009 - View
In this lesson students are introduced to the song There’s Magic in the Music*. Students will learn the text and music of the main theme of this song and sing as a group.*Credits:There’s Magic in MusicWords and Music by John Jacobson and Mac HuffCopyright © 2007 by HAL LEONARD CORPORATIONInternational Copyright Secured All Rights ReservedUsed by courtesy of HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
There's Magic in the Music
Added: Mar 16, 2009 - View
Students will be able to perform using proper words, rhythms, breathing techniques and harmony. Students will use proper vocabulary for D.S. al Coda, Coda, Crescendo, Improvise and Accent. Students will sing solo and as an ensemble while following a conductor.
There's Magic in the Music - conducting
Added: Mar 16, 2009 - View
1. Students will echo and identify rhythm pattern with eighth, quarter, dotted quarter and half notes.2. Students will respond appropriately to a conductor3. Students will conduct “beats in sets of 3” and “beats in sets of 4”4. Students will conduct with small movements to show “soft”; large movements to show “loud”, slow movements to show “slow” and fast movements to show “fast.”5. Students will play mallet instruments to enhance a story.6. Students will experience that music can express the mood of a story.
There's Magic in the Music
Added: Mar 16, 2009 - View
Students will become aware of their previous experiences and increase their appreciation for music and the arts. Students will correctly identify and perform D.S al Coda and Coda. Students will sing in groups, blending vocal timbres, matching dynamic levels and responding to the cues of a conductor.
There's Magic in the Music
Added: Mar 16, 2009 - View
To prepare for a performance of “There’s Magic in the Music” with the World’s Largest Concert, this lesson will focus on the performance of the song, with an emphasis on learning accurate rhythms through the use of unpitched percussion instruments and small groups.