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Handel's Messiah

Listening to Great Music

Day 127of 180
Week 26of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that music can praise God

2

Listen carefully to the 'Hallelujah Chorus'

3

Recognize how composers can use music to share God's love

📖 Scripture Connection

Revelation 19:6

“I heard something like the voice of a great multitude, and like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of mighty thunders, saying, 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns!'”

— Revelation 19:6 (WEB)

The 'Hallelujah Chorus' celebrates God's reign, just like this powerful Scripture passage

📦 Materials Needed

  • Audio recording of Handel's Messiah 'Hallelujah Chorus'
  • BibleMouse Listening Map worksheet
  • Colored pencils
  • World English Bible
  • Optional: Handel composer picture from BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music adventure! Yesterday we learned about Bach, and today we'll explore another amazing Christian composer.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Bach's music for God's glory?
2Teaching (8 min)

George Frideric Handel wrote music to praise God. His most famous piece, 'Messiah', tells the story of Jesus through beautiful music.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Handel lived in England a long time ago
  • He wrote music that helped people understand God's love
  • The 'Hallelujah Chorus' is about Jesus being King
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can music help us worship God?
  • What makes music special to you?
3Activity: Hallelujah Listening Adventure (10 min)
listening

Use the BibleMouse Listening Map to track the music's journey

📝 Instructions:
  1. Color different sections of the map as you hear changes in the music
  2. Listen for loud and soft sounds
  3. Move your hands like a conductor when you hear exciting parts
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just listen and point to the map

Challenge: Try to count how many times 'Hallelujah' is sung

4Closing (3 min)

We learned how music can praise God, just like Handel did!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was special about Handel's music?
  • How did the music make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore different types of musical instruments in the orchestra!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Handel composed 'Messiah' in just 24 days, believing God gave him the music

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be enthusiastic about the music
  • Let your child move and respond naturally
  • Don't worry about perfect listening - enjoy together!
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find long classical pieces challenging to sit through

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Signs of engagement like moving to the beat or showing excitement

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of what the music makes you imagine
  • Use the BibleMouse Printables Library for a Handel coloring page
  • Sing 'Hallelujah' together as a family praise moment

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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