Middle School Lesson 14
StartTempo, Beat, ArticulationThemes(s):
Our Musical World, Romantic
Extra Details:
Concepts
Themes
Rhythm
Grades
Song Type
Holidays
Chords
Learning Module Category
Introduction
In this lesson, you will:
- Echo rhythm patterns with triplets
- Review the bucket drumming arrangement for “March” from the Nutcracker
- Drum to “March” from the Nutcracker
- Review “Yesh Li Yadiyim”
- Review the dance with “Yesh Li Yadiyim”
- Identify where the tempo changes in “Yesh Li Yadiyim”
- Identify the articulations in “Yesh Li Yadiyim”
- Teach “Il est né, le Divin Enfant”
- Learn about the song “Il est né, le Divin Enfant”
- Sort the rhythms for “Il est né, le Divin Enfant”
- Option 1: Teach the unpitched arrangement for “Il est né, le Divin Enfant”
- Option 1: Play the unpitched arrangement for “Il est né, le Divin Enfant”
- Option 2: Teach the recorder arrangement for “Il est né, le Divin Enfant”
- Option 3: Teach the Orff arrangement for “Il est né, le Divin Enfant”
- Option 4: Teach the ukulele or guitar arrangement for “Il est né, le Divin Enfant”
Extensions:
- Hineh Ma Tov
- Snowflakes
- Nutcracker Unit
- Handel’s Last Chance (Movie)
- Instrument Holiday Ideas (Boomwhacker, Body Percussion, Unpitched, Holiday Orff, Winter Orff, Recorder, Bucket Drumming)
- Christmas Units (Santa, Sacred, Secular)
Musicplay is a menu. The teacher is not expected to teach every song or activity. Choose the songs and activities from the list that will best fit your schedule and the needs of your students.
Objectives
- I can sing and move to music.
- I can play triplet rhythms.
- I can describe the 12-bar blues.
Teaching Procedures
Echo rhythm patterns with triplets
Copy LinkReview the bucket drumming arrangement for "March" from the Nutcracker
Copy LinkLearn to desk drum or bucket drum to "March from the Nutcracker".
Find something to use for a bucket and for sticks.
For a bucket, you can use an ice cream bucket or a cardboard box, or you can drum on the top of your desk.
If you drum on a foam sheet or a piece of a yoga mat, the sound will be quieter.
You can put a foam sheet or piece of yoga mat on top of your desk or on the top of your bucket.
If you are desk drumming
top = top
rim = edge of the desk
click = click
Drum to "March" from the Nutcracker
Copy LinkDrum to "March" from the Nutcracker.
Review "Yesh Li Yadiyim"
Copy LinkThis is a Hebrew action song. On the chorus ("Lai, lai, lai, lai ..."), a leader makes up an action and the class copies, or you can perform the dance that is suggested. Students should read the rhythms and sing the letter names for this song. Practice the song before teaching the dance or playing the Copycat Game.
Review the dance with "Yesh Li Yadiyim"
Copy LinkIdentify where the tempo changes in "Yesh Li Yadiyim"
Copy LinkIdentify the articulations in "Yesh Li Yadiyim"
Copy LinkIdentify and describe what the accent and staccatos are doing in the music.
Teach "Il est né, le Divin Enfant"
Copy LinkHave students read the rhythms using the rhythm names ta, titi, toooo. Teach the song by rote or have students sing the letter names or solfege.
If the language is difficult for you to teach your students, use the audio to rote teach. Pause after each phrase and have the students echo. Then repeat, pausing every two phrases for the students to echo. Continue in this way until the students can sing the song.