Review “Silly Sailor”

This song is a traditional sea shanty, often sung when raising a sail, or raising the anchor. (Referred to when you sing “up she rises”) There are four verses recorded in this arrangement, but many more can be found. Have your students create new verses for the song.

Read the rhythms and sing the note names for the song. This would also be an excellent rhythm erase or rhythm dictation for later.

Review the partner movement for “Silly Sailor”

Add movement to “Silly Sailor”. Have each student find a partner and do the movement suggested to go with the song or have them create their own.

Do the movements and sing “Silly Sailor”

Teach “The Wellerman”

“Soon May the Wellerman Come“, also known as “Wellerman” or “The Wellerman“, is a folk song in ballad style first published in New Zealand. This brand new arrangement by John Jacobson features alternative and humorous lyrics specifccaly composed for young singers.

Learn the choreography for “The Wellerman”

Do the choreography and sing “The Wellerman”

Optional: Play “The Wellerman” on Boomwhackers

Play rhythms at different dynamics

Teach (or review) “Old Woman”

Option 1: Complete the solfa challenge for “Old Woman”

Option 2: Complete the note name challenge for “Old Woman”

Option 1: Play “Old Woman” on the ukulele or guitar

Option 2: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Old Woman”

Creative Ideas: Sing each verse as written, but instead of singing the refrain, have students improvise using CDE GA C’.