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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss significant figures in music history and read an article about the Smithsonian's Hip-Hop exhibit. In groups, they develop and curate an exhibition of hip-hop music and history using artifacts that represent relevant people and events. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify musical characteristics of gospel and sing a gospel selection. They practice the call and response technique. After going through individual parts, they sing the entire song with piano accompaniment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the role music played in African American history and research events of the Civil Rights movement. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students define the community of Harlem. They explain the growth of music in this area and identify important people who spearheaded this movement. They identify places where music grew in Harlem and establish a visual as well as an aural account of the musical history of this era. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explore a major period of Western music history. They identify selected composers, their work and information about the cultures and regions of that period. Students study and perform music written by selected composers of the time period. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students listen to a variety of Bahamian music. They sample story songs, religious music, goombay music and renowned Bahamian guitarists. Students are introduced to the historical and social context for each type of music. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students sample several types of music from the Hawaiian Islands. They listen to mele chants, religious himeni music, slack-key guitar playing and falsetto singing. Students are introduced to the influence of immigrants on Hawaiian music and discuss the historical context for each. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify the different families of musical instruments. After listening to music, they recognize various styles and genres of American music. They discuss how music reflects culture and communities and discover how emotions are portrayed in music. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate a variety of sites to gather relevant information for a presentation about African American musical forms in this general Music lesson for middle school and high school. Resource links are provided to aid instruction. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students demonstrate their understanding of the various elements of musical theatre by putting on a musical theatre review in class. They demonstrate their understanding of the roots of musical theatre history up to the Civil War era by writing and performing a short Blue's song. Full Review »
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