For those of you who are trying to avoid Halloween-specific themes (and I know some of you are), The Leather-Winged Bat is a great compromise. The melody is haunting without specifically mentioning witches or jack-a-lanterns. It also provides tons of potential for listening activities.
I’ve provided ViewPure links for each video at the bottom of this post. ViewPure works in the same way as Safeshare, making Youtube videos safe to show to your classes. You can read more about it >here<.
IDEA #1
The video of Judy Collins with The Muppets is a fantastic choice to discuss call and response with 1st and/or 2nd grade.
It’s important that students know beforehand what they should be listening for, be it dynamics, tempo, or form. That way, your question of, “what did you hear?” won’t be followed with blank stares and silence. You can download free listening worksheets >here<, which include a variety of formats for different skill levels.
IDEA #2
IDEA #3
The following would be a great video to pair with another for a lesson on musical interpretation. I think this video is appropriate for any age level, but 2nd and 3rd grade especially would benefit from a viewing and discussion on the expressive intent of the performer. Ask students to listen carefully to tempo as a means of expression in this performance.
I don’t have any specific activities to share for the following videos, but I felt that they too have great potential for listening activities. The Peter, Paul, and Mary version is my personal favorite.
ViewPure Links
—Judy Collins and The Muppets
—Pete Seeger
—Peggy Seeger
—Peter, Paul, and Mary
—Burl Ives
—The Duhks
—Mandy Brown
As always, I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts on my ideas. Do you foresee a listening lesson in your future? If so, tell me all about it in the comments section! Also, if you’re blogger, feel free to link up with one of your own favorite fall music lessons!
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amazing videos i must say.
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