MUSIC  

PreK, Kindergarten & 1st 

Hello There, an American folk song - This is a song that has been passed from music teacher to music teacher for decades and is a classic that students ask for again and again! In this song we practice repeating after me, call and response, clapping the steady beat, and small group singing. 

9 to 5 Body Percussion Warm Up - In this warm-up we practicing moving to the steady beat with different body percussion moves like stomping, clapping, and snapping. We've talked a bit about Dolly Parton, the huge impact she's had on music and literacy and the wonderful legacy she leaves behind. As well as dancing to one of her best songs (in my opinion (-: ) 

Billy the Kid Makes it Big by Dolly Parton - a story about a dog named Billy who follows his dream of playing in a Country Music Band. 

Pass the Pumpkin - This is a classic music class game that introduces students to singing in a minor key. We'll discuss what makes Halloween music sound so spooky and why we think musicians write it that way. And then play a fun, hot-potato style passing game. 

2nd & 3rd

Hello There, an American folk song - This is a song that has been passed from music teacher to music teacher for decades and is a classic that students ask for again and again! In this song we practice repeating after me, call and response, clapping the steady beat, and small group singing. 

Monster Mash Body Percussion Warm Up - In this warm-up we practicing moving to the steady beat with different body percussion moves like stomping, clapping, and snapping. All to the Halloween Classic, Monster Mash. 

Let Me Out on Halloween Night, American Halloween Song - This song is a ROUND! That means we sing it in unison first and then split into groups to sing it again. This time staggering the entrances so the counter-melodies all fit together. 

We Are Dancing in the Forest - This is a classic music class game that helps us practice group singing, talking voice, and improvisation. 

4th & 5th

Body Percussion Hello - an upbeat song to greet each other and get clapping, stomping, patting, and snapping to the beat. 

The Dum Dum Song - a vocal warmup from the Minnesota Boys' Choir. Students sing a repetitive vocal melody and work their brain/body connection as they move through 13 different hand clap variations. This is a fun memory and beat-keeping challenge. Once we perform all 13 verses, we'll definitely all need a dum dum to celebrate!

In the Hall of the Mountain King; Bucket Drumming! - This is a bucket drumming routine to In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg. This song was written in 1875 as part of Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt. Bucket drums are a great way for students to build their musical literacy, rhythmic accuracy, and creative expression, as well as motor coordination, focus, and impulse control. 

Have You Seen the Ghost of John? an American Folk Song - 

Poison Rhythm - 

1.) Music Strengthens Your Brain

Music accelerates brain development in babies and kids, enhances fine and gross motor skills, executive function, and sensory development. 

The process of learning and playing an instrument increases brain power and functionality, resulting in a boosted IQ and improved concentration. 

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