In this lesson you will
review #27. “Shine a Light for Peace” rhythm band play along
Learn about the brass family – #102 “The Brass Family”
Color the brass family (or draw) worksheet
Listen to #3 “Fig Leaf Rag” – play easy cup game (performed by Canadian Brass)
Thanksgiving Options: Unit – “Thankful Children,” word rhythms, or create accompaniment for a poem
Find things at home to use for instruments.
drum = ice cream bucket, large bowl or cardboard box
shakers = fill small containers with rice, macaroni, or popcorn
sticks = 2 wooden spoons or 2 spoons
Finger cymbal = substitue pool noodle scrapers or any metal sound (2 spoons)
Choose the part that you want to play. Practice the part on each page.
Then, put the whole piece together.
Page 1 is used for all the verses in the song.
Review and practice page 2 of Shine a Light for Peace Rhythm Band
Page 2 is used for each chorus in the song.
Play your part along with the song, "Shine a Light for Peace"
Learn about the brass family
Print and Color or draw the instruments in the brass quintet
Learn a cup game to go with "Fig Leaf Rag" played by the Canadian Brass quintet
In the Thanksgiving Unit there are several activities for Grade 4:
1. teach the song, “We are Thankful Children”
2. Thanksgiving Wishes poem
- there are two options for creating an accompaniment.
a) note highlights and b) ostinato
3. Word Rhythm Activity using Thanksgiving words. The first uses just 2 words, the second uses more words. Choose the activity that fits best with your students reading level
