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Mid-Year Family Concert

Review and Mid-Year Performance Preparation

Day 90of 180
Week 18of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate musical skills learned in first semester

2

Perform prepared pieces with confidence and expression

3

Develop performance etiquette and stage presence

📖 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 pipe! Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise him with resounding cymbals!”

— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Celebrates musical expression as a form of worship and praise

📦 Materials Needed

  • Musical instruments
  • Performance outfit
  • BibleMouse Performance Checklist
  • Recording device (optional)
  • Family audience
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Final preparation for family concert. Review performance goals and calm performance nerves.

💭 Review Question: What are you most excited about sharing with your family today?
2Teaching (10 min)

Review performance etiquette and final performance details

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Proper stage entrance and exit
  • Maintaining composure during performance
  • Importance of smiling and connecting with audience
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we show respect to our audience?
  • What makes a performance memorable?
3Activity: BibleMouse Family Concert (12 min)
performance

Full performance of prepared musical pieces for family

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take deep breath before starting
  2. Make eye contact with audience
  3. Play/sing with confidence
  4. Bow after completing performance
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Perform shorter pieces or fewer selections

Challenge: Add brief introduction to each piece

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on performance and receive family feedback

📝 Review Questions:
  • What went well in your performance?
  • What would you like to improve?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how our voice works as a musical instrument

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Mid-year performances build musical confidence and provide tangible learning milestone

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Offer genuine, specific praise
  • Focus on effort and improvement, not perfection
  • Create a supportive, encouraging environment
🤔 Common Struggles:

Performance anxiety, fear of making mistakes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence, joy in musical expression

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record performance for future review
  • Create performance journal entry
  • Family discussion about musical journey

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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