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Streams of Mercy

Music History: Baroque Era

Day 69of 180
Week 14of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand Baroque musical ornamentation techniques

2

Sing 'Come Thou Fount' with expressive Baroque phrasing

3

Appreciate music as a form of worship and thanksgiving

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 86:12-13

“I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart. I will glorify your name forever.”

— Psalm 86:12-13 (WEB)

Reflects the thankful spirit of 'Come Thou Fount' and the lesson's focus on praising God through music

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hymnal or printed lyrics for 'Come Thou Fount'
  • Piano or keyboard (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 5 Music
  • Baroque music recording
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about Handel's Messiah and connect to today's exploration of Baroque musical expression

💭 Review Question: What did you learn about how Baroque composers used music to praise God?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce Baroque musical ornamentation and expressive singing techniques

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Baroque music often used elaborate musical decorations
  • Singers would add personal expression to melodies
  • Music was seen as a way to glorify God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can music help us express our faith?
  • What makes a song feel meaningful to you?
3Activity: Baroque Praise: Singing 'Come Thou Fount' (12 min)
singing

Learn to sing the hymn with Baroque-inspired expression

📝 Instructions:
  1. Read through lyrics carefully
  2. Practice adding gentle musical ornamentations
  3. Sing with emotional connection to the words
  4. Listen to a Baroque-style recording for inspiration
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on clear pronunciation and heartfelt singing

Challenge: Experiment with more complex vocal ornamentations

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how music can be a form of prayer and praise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new things did you learn about Baroque music?
  • How did singing make you feel closer to God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create our own Baroque-inspired musical composition

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Baroque music emphasized emotional expression and ornate musical details

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage emotional connection to the music
  • Don't worry about perfect technique
  • Focus on joyful, meaningful singing
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel self-conscious about adding musical ornamentations

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, willingness to try new singing techniques

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research other Baroque hymns and their historical context
  • Draw a picture inspired by the lyrics of 'Come Thou Fount'
  • Record a family sing-along of the hymn

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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