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Saints March Performance

Recorder Ensemble: Two-Part Songs

Day 140of 180
Week 28of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Perform 'When the Saints Go Marching In' as a two-part recorder ensemble

2

Demonstrate proper recorder technique and ensemble balance

3

Develop confidence in musical performance

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3-5

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipes!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Celebrates musical praise and ensemble performance, encouraging students to use their musical talents to glorify God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recorders
  • Two-part sheet music for 'When the Saints Go Marching In'
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 2 Music
  • Practice tracks
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather students and remind them of previous ensemble practice. Encourage excitement about today's performance.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about playing together in harmony during our last lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

Final preparation for ensemble performance of 'When the Saints Go Marching In'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Review proper recorder holding technique
  • Discuss importance of listening to other ensemble members
  • Remind students about maintaining steady tempo
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we make our music sound like we're marching together?
  • What does it mean to play in harmony?
3Activity: Saints March Ensemble Performance (10 min)
performance

Students will perform the two-part arrangement of 'When the Saints Go Marching In'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide into two groups
  2. Practice each part separately
  3. Combine parts and perform full piece
  4. Record performance for review
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use practice tracks for additional support

Challenge: Encourage students to add their own musical embellishments

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on performance and celebrate musical achievement

📝 Review Questions:
  • What went well in our performance?
  • What could we improve next time?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how musical notes can be connected using ties

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Two-part ensemble playing requires careful listening and cooperation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Praise effort and teamwork over perfect performance
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
  • Encourage positive attitude toward musical learning
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining steady tempo and listening to other parts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to play in sync with ensemble, good recorder technique

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple choreography to match the marching theme
  • Discuss how music can be used to praise God
  • Draw a picture inspired by the performance

Ready for Tomorrow?

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