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Recorder Recital

Recorder Solos: Performance Preparation

Day 70of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Perform a complete recorder solo with confidence

2

Demonstrate musical expression learned in previous lessons

3

Celebrate musical achievement as a way of praising God

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

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

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Demonstrates using musical talents to worship and honor God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recorder
  • Sheet music
  • Recording device (optional)
  • BibleMouse Performance Feedback Sheet
  • Small celebration treat
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music celebration! Today we'll showcase the musical skills you've been developing.

💭 Review Question: What musical techniques did we practice this week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Preparing for your performance is about more than just playing notes. It's about sharing a gift God has given you.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Remember to breathe and stay calm
  • Play with the expression we've practiced
  • Smile and enjoy sharing your music
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can music be a way of praising God?
  • What makes a performance special?
3Activity: Recorder Solo Celebration (10 min)
performance

Perform your chosen piece for family or record a special performance

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up your performance space
  2. Take a deep breath
  3. Play your piece with confidence
  4. Complete the BibleMouse Performance Feedback Sheet
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Perform half the piece if full piece feels overwhelming

Challenge: Add a short introduction or personal commentary about the music

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your musical journey and God-given talents!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the most fun part of your performance?
  • How did playing music make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how music tells stories through its structure

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Performance can be nerve-wracking for children. Focus on celebration and enjoyment.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Offer genuine, specific praise
  • Make the performance feel special
  • Avoid critical feedback today
🤔 Common Struggles:

Performance anxiety, forgetting parts of the piece

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence, enjoyment, willingness to share

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a simple video memory of the performance
  • Draw a picture inspired by the music you played
  • Share the performance with grandparents or friends via video call

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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