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Mountain Top Performance

Recorder: Adding Low E and D

Day 100of 180
Week 20of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Perform 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' using full note range

2

Play low E and D notes confidently on recorder

3

Demonstrate musical expression and joy in performance

📖 Scripture Connection

Isaiah 52:7

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'”

— Isaiah 52:7 (WEB)

The song's message of sharing good news connects directly to this Scripture about proclaiming God's message joyfully

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recorder
  • Extended fingering chart
  • Practice track
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm up with quick recorder scale practice from previous lesson

💭 Review Question: What new notes did we learn this week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Review fingerings for low E and D, demonstrate proper technique

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Gentle breath control
  • Consistent finger placement
  • Confident musical expression
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can music help us share God's love?
  • Why is it important to practice and improve?
3Activity: Mountain Top Music Celebration (10 min)
performance

Full performance of 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' using complete note range

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up performance space
  2. Review song lyrics and meaning
  3. Play full song with practice track
  4. Perform for family members
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use practice track for support

Challenge: Perform without track, add personal expression

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate performance and discuss musical growth

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was challenging today?
  • What part of the song did you enjoy most?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Horatio Spafford and how music can express deep faith

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Second graders are developing musical confidence and technical skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Offer plenty of encouragement
  • Focus on joy of music over perfect performance
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Consistent breath control and finger placement for new notes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increasing confidence and musical expression

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record performance to track musical progress
  • Create artwork illustrating song's message
  • Discuss how music can share God's love

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