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Recorder Recital

Recorder Performance Preparation

Day 155of 180
Week 31of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Perform 2-3 recorder pieces confidently in front of family

2

Demonstrate proper recorder playing technique

3

Celebrate musical growth and progress

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the lute and harp!”

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Celebrates using musical instruments to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soprano recorder
  • Recital music selections
  • Performance outfit
  • Small treats for celebration
  • BibleMouse Performance Checklist
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm welcome and final performance preparation

💭 Review Question: What makes a great musical performance?
2Teaching (8 min)

Final performance coaching and encouragement

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Remember to stand tall
  • Smile and have fun
  • Play each note carefully
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you feel about performing today?
  • What song are you most excited to play?
3Activity: BibleMouse Recorder Recital (10 min)
performance

Perform selected recorder pieces for family audience

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up performance area
  2. Take a deep breath
  3. Play each piece with confidence
  4. Bow after completing performance
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Play one shorter piece

Challenge: Add a brief introduction to each song

4Closing (3 min)

Celebration and reflection

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of performing?
  • What did you learn during recorder practice?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the solfege syllable 'ti'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First public musical performance requires extra patience and encouragement

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Take photos/video to commemorate milestone
  • Have small celebration treat ready
🤔 Common Struggles:

Performance anxiety, forgetting music, feeling nervous

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence, enjoyment, willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record performance to share with relatives
  • Create a special 'first recital' memory page
  • Discuss how music can be a form of worship

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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