Grade 1 Music introduces students to the joy of making music through singing, rhythm, movement, and beginning instruments. Students develop independent singing voices, learn to read simple music notation (sol-mi-la), play the recorder, and explore rhythm through body percussion and instruments. Biblical songs reinforce Bible curriculum while hymns and worship songs cultivate a heart of worship. Designed for parents with no musical background using guided video and audio instruction.
Sing independently with accurate pitch in an octave range
Read and perform simple rhythms (quarter notes, eighth notes, rests) in 4/4 time
Play B-A-G on the soprano recorder and read from notation
Sight-sing sol-mi-la patterns on the staff
Perform in simple rounds and beginning two-part songs
Learn 30+ Bible songs, hymns, and worship songs that reinforce biblical truth
Understand music as a gift from God for worship and expression
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Explore sounds around us and discover that God created music as a gift. Introduction to singing voice vs. speaking voice.
Distinguishing singing voice from speaking voiceexplorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practice using our singing voice with simple patterns. Learn the difference between high and low sounds.
Pitch exploration and vocal placementvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the first verse of 'This Little Light of Mine' with actions. Discuss how we shine for Jesus through music.
Learning melody and lyrics with actionssong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discover steady beat by clapping along to 'This Little Light of Mine.' Feel the heartbeat of music.
Steady beat awarenessrhythm activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform 'This Little Light of Mine' for family. Discuss Psalm 150 and praising God with music.
Performance and worship connectionperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Use body movements to show high and low sounds. Connect to God creating everything from the heights to the depths.
Pitch direction awarenessmovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Echo simple high and low patterns. Practice matching pitch accurately with call and response games.
Pitch matchingvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the chorus of 'Awesome God.' Notice how the melody goes up and down like mountains and valleys.
Melodic contour recognitionsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Create loud and soft sounds with instruments or body percussion. Connect to God's power in 'Awesome God.'
Dynamic contrast (loud/soft)hands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing 'Awesome God' with expression. Discuss how music helps us worship God's awesome power.
Expressive singingworshipClick to view this day's Music lesson →Feel your heartbeat and discover that music has a steady beat too. March to steady beat.
Steady beat internalizationmovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →March, walk, and move to steady beat in different ways. Keep the beat going without stopping.
Steady beat maintenancemovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn 'He's Got the Whole World' and pat the steady beat. God holds everything together like the beat holds music together.
Beat competency while singingsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play steady beat on drums or percussion instruments while singing. Experience ensemble playing.
Instrument technique with steady beathands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listen to different songs and identify the steady beat. Practice keeping beat independently.
Aural beat identificationlisteningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the solfege syllable 'sol' and its hand sign. Sing sol patterns and connect to high sounds.
Sol recognition and productionvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the solfege syllable 'mi' and its hand sign. Practice moving from sol to mi.
Mi recognition and sol-mi patternsvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing 'Rain, Rain, Go Away' using sol-mi. Use hand signs to show the melody.
Sol-mi melody with hand signssong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →See sol and mi on the musical staff. Practice reading simple sol-mi patterns from notation.
Beginning sight-readingliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Create our own short sol-mi songs. Draw sol and mi patterns on paper.
Beginning compositioncreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn quarter notes (ta) by walking to the beat. One sound per beat.
Quarter note recognition and performancemovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn eighth notes (ti-ti) by running to the beat. Two sounds per beat.
Eighth note recognition and performancemovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' and clap its rhythm pattern using ta and ti-ti.
Rhythm reading with familiar songsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Draw quarter notes and eighth notes. Write the rhythm of simple words and names.
Rhythm notation writingliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform rhythm patterns with rhythm sticks. Play ta and ti-ti patterns in a group.
Rhythm performance with instrumentshands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the solfege syllable 'la' and its hand sign. Practice sol-mi-la patterns.
La recognition and productionvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Echo and create sol-mi-la patterns using hand signs. Build pitch accuracy.
Three-note pattern masteryvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn 'Hot Cross Buns' using sol-mi-la. Use hand signs while singing.
Sol-mi-la melody performancesong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Read 'Hot Cross Buns' from the staff. Practice sight-singing sol-mi-la patterns.
Three-note sight-readingliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play 'Hot Cross Buns' on resonator bells or xylophone. Connect solfege to actual pitches.
Pitched instrument introductionhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discover that rests are part of music. Practice stopping and starting with freeze games.
Rest awarenessmovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the quarter rest symbol. Practice rhythms with ta, ti-ti, and quarter rest.
Quarter rest recognitionliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing 'Engine, Engine Number Nine' with its rests. Feel the silence as part of the rhythm.
Performing rests accuratelysong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Create call and response patterns using notes and rests. Listen during the rests.
Rhythm composition with restscreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play rhythm patterns with rests on percussion instruments. Master starting and stopping together.
Ensemble rest performancehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Explore the parts of the recorder. Learn proper care and handling. Discuss wind instruments in the Bible.
Instrument care and assemblyexplorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn proper hand position and gentle blowing. Make a sound on the recorder without covering holes.
Embouchure and breath controlhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn left hand position for note B. Practice playing steady B notes with good tone.
Note B techniquehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play simple rhythm patterns on note B. Combine quarter notes and eighth notes on the recorder.
Rhythm on single pitchhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play a simple song using only note B. Perform with good posture and tone.
Single-note melody performanceperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the fingering for note A. Practice moving between B and A smoothly.
Note A technique and finger transitionshands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play patterns alternating between B and A. Focus on smooth finger movements and steady beat.
Two-note coordinationhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play 'Hot Cross Buns' using B and A. Read from notation while playing.
Two-note melody from notationhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Begin learning 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' on recorder. Focus on first phrase with B and A.
Melodic phrase learninghands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play simple two-part music with a partner or recording. Experience ensemble playing.
Playing with othersperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the fingering for note G. Practice B-A-G patterns slowly and carefully.
Note G techniquehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play ascending and descending G-A-B patterns. Build finger strength and coordination.
Scale patterns on recorderhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn a new song using all three notes: G, A, and B. Read from notation.
Three-note melody readinghands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play the complete song with all three notes. Focus on smooth transitions between notes.
Complete melody performanceperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Choose favorite recorder song to perform. Practice performing with confidence and good tone.
Performance preparationperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discover music that overlaps like a canon. Listen to examples of rounds and experience harmony.
Round concept understandinglisteningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Master 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' in unison. Sing with clear tone and accurate pitch.
Melody mastery for roundssong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practice singing while another part is singing. Build independence in holding your part.
Part independencevocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing 'Row Your Boat' in a two-part round. Experience creating harmony together.
Round performanceperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discuss how rounds teach us about working together. Connect to Ephesians 5:19 about singing together.
Ensemble singing and biblical connectionworshipClick to view this day's Music lesson →Explore loud and soft sounds in speaking and singing. Learn the terms forte (loud) and piano (soft).
Dynamic awarenessexplorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Use hand signals to show loud and soft. Follow a conductor and change dynamics while singing.
Dynamic responsemovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn 'Trading My Sorrows' with dynamic contrast. Sing verses softer and chorus louder to match meaning.
Expressive dynamic singingsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practice gradually getting louder and softer. Use dynamics to express emotion in songs.
Gradual dynamic changevocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play percussion instruments with different dynamics. Create a sound story using loud and soft.
Dynamic control on instrumentscreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn what 4/4 time signature means. Count four beats per measure and feel the pattern.
Time signature understandingliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identify bar lines that divide music into measures. Count measures in simple songs.
Musical structure recognitionliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the four-beat conducting pattern. Practice conducting while singing familiar songs.
Basic conducting techniquemovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn 'Lord I Lift Your Name on High' in 4/4 time. Conduct while singing the chorus.
Time signature applicationsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Compose simple four-beat rhythm patterns. Write rhythms in measures with bar lines.
Rhythm composition in 4/4creativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Explore fast and slow tempos. Move like different animals to music at various speeds.
Tempo recognitionmovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the words allegro (fast) and andante (walking speed). Identify tempo in listening examples.
Tempo vocabularylisteningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing 'He's Got the Whole World' at different tempos. Discuss how tempo changes the feeling.
Tempo flexibilityvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play recorder songs at different tempos. Practice maintaining steady beat at various speeds.
Tempo control on instrumentshands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Compose a musical story using different tempos. Perform with instruments or voice.
Creative tempo applicationcreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn about John Newton and how God's grace changed his life. Understand the meaning of grace.
Hymn history and theologydiscussionClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing the first verse of 'Amazing Grace' with clear tone and expression. Focus on beautiful phrasing.
Hymn melody masterysong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discuss what each phrase means. Connect 'I once was lost but now am found' to salvation.
Lyric comprehension and theologydiscussionClick to view this day's Music lesson →Add dynamics and tempo to express the meaning of 'Amazing Grace.' Sing as worship to God.
Expressive hymn singingworshipClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform 'Amazing Grace' for family or record it. Share why this hymn is meaningful.
Performance and testimonyperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discover syncopation by clapping on the 'ands' between beats. Feel the unexpected accents.
Syncopation awarenessrhythm activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn and perform simple syncopated rhythm patterns. Clap and say rhythms with syncopation.
Syncopation performancerhythm activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identify syncopation in 'This Little Light of Mine.' Clap the syncopated rhythm while singing.
Syncopation recognition in contextsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play syncopated patterns on percussion instruments. Create a syncopated ensemble piece.
Instrumental syncopationhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Create your own rhythm patterns using syncopation. Write and perform original patterns.
Syncopated compositioncreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the solfege syllable 'do' as the home note. Practice do-mi-sol patterns.
Do recognition and functionvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing patterns using do, mi, and sol. Use hand signs to show the relationships between notes.
Three-note patterns with dovocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identify do on the musical staff. Read simple patterns with do, mi, and sol.
Do notation readingliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the simplified 'Do-Re-Mi' song. Begin to understand the scale sequence.
Scale awarenesssong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play do-mi-sol patterns on bells or xylophone. Connect solfege to actual pitches.
Pitched instrument with solfegehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Explore xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels. Learn proper mallet technique.
Instrument identification and careexplorationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practice proper mallet grip and stroke. Play scales and simple patterns on barred instruments.
Mallet techniquehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn repeating patterns (ostinatos) on Orff instruments. Play patterns while others sing.
Ostinato performancehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play together in an Orff ensemble with different parts. Experience layered music-making.
Ensemble playingperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Compose a simple piece using Orff instruments. Perform original composition as a group.
Collaborative compositioncreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discover that every culture makes music. Listen to music from different countries and continents.
Cultural awarenesslisteningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Experience African drumming patterns. Play call and response rhythms on drums.
World rhythm patternshands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn 'Kumbaya,' a spiritual from West Africa. Discuss how all nations worship God.
World music singingsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Explore instruments from different cultures. Listen to and identify unique sounds.
Instrument identificationlisteningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing songs from multiple cultures. Discuss Revelation 7:9 - every nation worshiping together.
Multicultural singing and theologyworshipClick to view this day's Music lesson →Review and perform favorite songs learned so far. Demonstrate vocal skills and expression.
Comprehensive singing skillsperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Demonstrate rhythm reading and performance. Show understanding of quarter notes, eighth notes, and rests.
Rhythm literacy assessmentassessmentClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play learned recorder songs (B-A-G). Show proper technique and tone quality.
Recorder proficiency checkperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sight-sing simple sol-mi-la patterns. Demonstrate understanding of solfege and staff reading.
Sight-singing assessmentassessmentClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform a mini-recital for family. Celebrate progress and growth in music skills.
Performance and reflectionperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the solfege syllable 're' and its hand sign. Practice do-re-mi patterns.
Re recognition and productionvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing ascending and descending do-re-mi patterns. Build smooth transitions between notes.
Scale pattern fluencyvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identify re on the musical staff. Read simple melodies using do, re, and mi.
Four-note sight-readingliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing familiar songs adding the note re. Expand melodic range in known songs.
Re application in songssong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play do-re-mi patterns on bells or xylophone. Perform simple melodies with four notes.
Four-note instrumental performancehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn half notes (2 beats) and whole notes (4 beats). Compare to quarter and eighth notes.
Note value recognitionliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practice counting and clapping half notes and whole notes. Feel sustained sounds.
Long note value performancerhythm activityClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the chorus of 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' with its longer note values. Connect to God's unchanging nature.
Hymn singing with varied rhythmssong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Compose rhythm patterns using all note values learned. Write and perform original patterns.
Rhythm composition with varied valuescreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practice conducting music with longer note values. Lead others in singing hymns.
Conducting varied temposmovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Review 'Row Your Boat' in two parts. Build confidence in part-singing.
Round reviewvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn 'Frère Jacques' in unison. Master the melody before adding parts.
New round melody learningsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing 'Frère Jacques' in a four-part round. Experience complex harmony.
Multi-part round singingperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn 'Make New Friends' round. Discuss friendship and unity in Christ.
New round with theological connectionsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform multiple rounds in sequence. Celebrate the beauty of harmony and cooperation.
Extended round performanceperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Explore how expression communicates the message of a song. Practice facial expressions while singing.
Expressive techniquevocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Use dynamics to enhance meaning in songs. Practice crescendo and decrescendo with purpose.
Dynamic expressionvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn 'Ancient of Days' with attention to its majestic character. Discuss God's eternal nature.
Worship song with theological depthsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn to shape musical phrases with breath. Sing phrases smoothly without breaking.
Musical phrasingvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform 'Ancient of Days' as an act of worship. Focus on heart expression, not just technique.
Worship through expressive singingworshipClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the fingering for low E on the recorder. Practice moving between G and E.
Low E techniquehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play scales and patterns using B-A-G-E. Build finger coordination across four notes.
Four-note recorder fluencyhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn new songs using the expanded range. Read from notation with confidence.
Expanded repertoire readinghands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play two-part recorder music with a partner or recording. Experience harmony on recorder.
Part-playing on recorderperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Compose a short melody using B-A-G-E. Write notation and perform original piece.
Recorder compositioncreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn about Bach's life and faith. Listen to 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' and discuss how he wrote music for God's glory.
Composer study and active listeninglisteningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listen to the 'Hallelujah Chorus.' Learn about Handel writing this masterpiece about Jesus.
Sacred music appreciationlisteningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identify string, woodwind, brass, and percussion families. Listen to examples of each.
Instrument family recognitionlisteningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identify AB and ABA form in listening examples. Map the form while listening.
Form identificationlisteningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Listen to program music that tells a story. Draw pictures inspired by the music.
Programmatic listening and responsecreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the solfege syllable 'fa' and its hand sign. Practice do-re-mi-fa patterns.
Fa recognition and productionvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing the complete do-re-mi-fa-sol scale. Build fluency with five notes.
Pentatonic scale masteryvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Read melodies using do through sol on the staff. Practice sight-singing with expanded range.
Five-note sight-readingliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Identify melodic patterns that skip notes versus step. Sing and identify intervals.
Interval awarenessvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play do-re-mi-fa-sol on bells or xylophone. Perform simple melodies with five notes.
Five-note instrumental performancehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discuss worship as giving God worth. Explore how music helps us worship with all our hearts.
Worship theologydiscussionClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the verses and chorus of 'How Great Is Our God.' Focus on clear diction and meaning.
Contemporary worship song learningsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discuss what each phrase means. Sing with hearts focused on God's greatness.
Theological singingworshipClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practice leading family members in singing. Learn to use clear voice and confident gestures.
Worship leadership basicsperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Lead family in singing 'How Great Is Our God' and other learned songs. Experience worship leadership.
Worship leading applicationworshipClick to view this day's Music lesson →Choose a theme for an original rhythm composition. Plan structure and instruments.
Composition planningcreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Compose rhythm patterns using all learned note values. Write in 4/4 time with bar lines.
Rhythm notation compositioncreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Add expression markings to composition. Choose appropriate tempo for the piece.
Musical expression notationcreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practice performing the original composition. Refine and adjust as needed.
Rehearsal and refinementperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform and record original composition. Share the creative process with family.
Composition performanceperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the powerful story behind 'It Is Well With My Soul.' Discuss trusting God in suffering.
Hymn history and theologydiscussionClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing the first verse and chorus with attention to the peaceful, trusting character.
Hymn melody with expressionsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discuss how this hymn teaches us about peace that comes from God. Connect to Philippians 4:7.
Theological applicationdiscussionClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform 'It Is Well' with appropriate dynamics and expression. Sing from the heart.
Expressive hymn performanceworshipClick to view this day's Music lesson →Memorize the first verse and chorus. Practice singing without looking at words.
Memorization and internalizationperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Select two or three recorder pieces for a recital. Consider variety and skill demonstration.
Repertoire selectionplanningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Focus on tone quality, articulation, and finger transitions. Practice problem spots slowly.
Technical refinementhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Work on memorizing pieces and adding musical expression. Practice dynamics and phrasing.
Musical expression on recorderhands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Practice performing with confidence. Work on stage presence and handling mistakes gracefully.
Performance skillsperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform recorder recital for family or friends. Celebrate growth and progress.
Formal performanceperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn the solfege syllable 'ti' and its hand sign. Feel how ti wants to resolve to do.
Ti recognition and functionvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing the complete do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do scale. Practice ascending and descending.
Major scale masteryvocal exerciseClick to view this day's Music lesson →Read melodies using all eight notes of the scale. Sight-sing simple diatonic melodies.
Full scale sight-readingliteracyClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sing songs that use the complete scale. Identify where ti leads to do in melodies.
Scale application in songssong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play complete scales on bells or xylophone. Perform melodies using all scale degrees.
Full scale instrumental performancehands-onClick to view this day's Music lesson →Explore how music naturally inspires movement. Move freely to different styles of music.
Music and movement connectionmovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn simple choreography to a praise song. Discuss Psalm 149:3 about dancing for the Lord.
Choreographed movementmovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Create movements that express the meaning of songs. Use scarves or ribbons for flowing movements.
Expressive movement creationcreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Use different movements for different sections of music. Show AB and ABA form through dance.
Form expression through movementmovementClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform songs with choreography for family. Celebrate worship through music and movement.
Choreographed performanceperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discuss Colossians 3:16 about singing God's Word. Explore how music helps us memorize Scripture.
Biblical foundation for Scripture songsdiscussionClick to view this day's Music lesson →Learn a musical setting of Psalm 100. Sing 'Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.'
Psalm singingsong learningClick to view this day's Music lesson →Review all memory verse songs learned this year. Recite verses from memory through song.
Scripture memorization through musicreviewClick to view this day's Music lesson →Choose a favorite verse and create a simple melody for it. Compose original Scripture song.
Scripture song compositioncreativeClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform Scripture songs for family. Share how music has helped hide God's Word in our hearts.
Scripture song performance and testimonyworshipClick to view this day's Music lesson →Review vocal skills learned this year. Sing favorite songs demonstrating growth in range and expression.
Comprehensive vocal skillsreviewClick to view this day's Music lesson →Demonstrate rhythm reading and performance skills. Show all note values and time signature understanding.
Rhythm literacy masteryassessmentClick to view this day's Music lesson →Play learned recorder pieces and Orff ensemble music. Demonstrate instrumental growth.
Instrumental proficiencyperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Sight-sing melodies using the complete major scale. Demonstrate sol-fa fluency.
Sight-singing masteryassessmentClick to view this day's Music lesson →Look through compositions, recordings, and work from the year. Reflect on growth and favorite moments.
Reflection and self-assessmentreflectionClick to view this day's Music lesson →Rehearse all pieces for the final recital. Polish performances and practice transitions.
Comprehensive performance preparationrehearsalClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform complete recital program from start to finish. Practice with performance attire if desired.
Full performance run-throughrehearsalClick to view this day's Music lesson →Perform final recital for family and friends. Showcase singing, recorder, and ensemble skills.
Formal recital performanceperformanceClick to view this day's Music lesson →Discuss how music has helped us worship God this year. Share favorite songs and memories.
Spiritual reflection on musicdiscussionClick to view this day's Music lesson →Celebrate growth in music skills. Receive certificate and discuss goals for next year's music learning.
Celebration and goal-settingcelebrationClick to view this day's Music lesson →Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!