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In this lesson, you will:
Extensions:
Echo Mjaa's singing do mi so do' in C major to prepare to read the notes/solfa for "Raindrops Round".
This is an easy two-part choral arrangement with a very positive message. Listen to the song. When teaching a part song, teaching the more difficult part is usually advisable. In this song, teach part two first. Then teach part one. Be sure that the students learn each part well before putting both parts together. Spend several classes on parts in unison. When students are secure on each part, divide the class into two groups and perform the partner song. If you wish, add sign language to the song. It adds choreography that is really beautiful and helps the students to remember their own part.
The vocal score is included in the supplemental resources if you would like your students to have music in their hands while they learn this piece.
Extension: Address the slur and dynamics.
Have your students read the rhythms and solfa/note names. If your students are not reading rhythms or solfa/note names, teach by rote. Show the melodic shape of the song with arm movements as you sing.
Use this song to introduce or review sixteenth notes.
Teach the arrangement to your students or have them improvise and create their own.
Divide the class into two or three groups, giving each group unpitched rhythm instruments. Play the round on instruments. If one group has instruments made of wood (sticks, woodblocks) and the other group has instruments made of metal (triangles, jingle taps), there will be some interesting sounds when you play the round.
Extension: Sing the Raindrops Round as an A section, and play your rhythm as a B section. Decide on your final form: AB or ABA. If you have more students, you might be able to create a rondo: A B A C A D A
Option 1: Learn to play the rhythm band accompaniment for Dona Nobis
Practice all parts.
Play along with the song, "Dona Nobis Pacem". Divide the class into 4 groups and try playing this all together.