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Handel's Messiah

Music History: The Baroque Masters

Day 54of 180
Week 11of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand who George Frideric Handel was

2

Listen to and appreciate the 'Hallelujah Chorus'

3

Recognize how music can praise God

📖 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)

Direct parallel to the triumphant themes in Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus'

📦 Materials Needed

  • Computer or music player
  • Handel's Messiah recording
  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 3 Music
  • Optional: Printable composer portrait
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about Bach's music from yesterday's BibleMouse lesson. Ask: 'What did we learn about music praising God?'

💭 Review Question: How did Bach show his love for God through music?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce George Frideric Handel and the story behind the Messiah oratorio

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Handel wrote Messiah in just 24 days
  • He believed God gave him this music to share
  • The 'Hallelujah Chorus' celebrates Christ's kingship
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can music tell a story about God?
  • Why do you think Handel worked so quickly?
3Activity: Hallelujah Chorus Listening Experience (10 min)
listening

Listen to the 'Hallelujah Chorus' and discuss its powerful message

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the full recording
  2. Stand during the 'Hallelujah Chorus' like audiences traditionally do
  3. Discuss what the music makes you feel about God
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Listen to a shorter excerpt

Challenge: Try to identify different vocal parts in the chorus

4Closing (3 min)

Recap Handel's dedication to creating music that glorifies God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about Handel today?
  • How can music praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about singing in the Baroque style

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Handel was a German-born composer who became famous in England, known for sacred music

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to listen actively and reverently
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find classical music challenging to appreciate

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement with the music, understanding of its spiritual meaning

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a portrait of Handel from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Research more about how composers have praised God through music

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