In this lesson you will
Thanksgiving Options
Play along with the song "Dona Nobis Pacem".
In-person learning: Divide the class into 4 groups and try playing this all together.
At-home learning: Try playing all 4 parts.
Review part 1 of the bucket drum arrangement for "Nothing but Peace".
This is played with verse 1.
Practice this pattern until you are confident. This first pattern is tricky!
Replay the video as needed.
Review part 2 of the bucket drum arrangement for "Nothing but Peace".
This is played with verse 2.
Practice this pattern until you are confident.
Replay the video as needed.
Learn to play part 3.
This is played with verse 3.
Practice this pattern until you are confident.
Replay the video as needed.
Review the bucket drum arrangement of the entire song "Nothing but Peace".
In-person learning: If you don't have buckets, you can drum on the desk.
click = click sticks
rim = edge of the desk
top = top of the desk
side = side of the desk
Learn about the brass family of instruments.
Watch a performance by a brass quintet.
This is a Safeshare link.
If the Safeshare link doesn't work, search internet for "Canzona Prima a 5 - Illinois Wesleyan University Wind Ensemble".
Learn about the brass quintet.
You can print the worksheet from Supporting Resources and color the instruments of the brass quintet.
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Draw and label the instruments yourself.
Learn a cup game to go with "Fig Leaf Rag" played by the Canadian Brass quintet.
Play the game "What Instrument Did You Hear?".
Select game #2.
Thanksgiving Options:
Thanksgiving Unit
1. song “We Are Thankful Children”
2. create with word rhythms
3. create accompaniment for poem
Song #18 Joy
Song #113 Take Time
Thanksgiving Option: Learn Song #18 "Joy".
Consider having students create a rhythm band arrangement to play with the song.
The form is AAAA - the same melody repeats 4 times. The melody is 8 bars, with a 4-bar fill following.
Thanksgiving Option: Learn Song #113 "Take Time".
