Jan
Lesson
Welcome to Music - introductions
Today's Objectives:
1. Dance
2. Sing "Christmas Medley"
3. Introduce the Nutcracker
4. Play music from the Nutcracker
5. Watch part 1 of the Nutcracker
Pick 2 Concert Masters
1. Movement (stretch for 2 minutes)
2. Christmas Medley
3. Introduce the Nutcracker
Talk about Ballet as an art form
Talk about Tchaikovsky as a composer
4. Play Music from the Nutcracker
You will need rhythm sticks, triangles, wood blocks, and jingle bells.
Distribute them by carpet
Be prepared to answer the following questions after watch 30 minutes of the Nutcracker:
Q1. What kind of person was Godfather Drosselmeier? How would you describe him?
Q2. What was the main character's brother like?
Q2. What and/or who was Marie (the main character) fascinated with? Why do you think she was so interested?
3. Watch the Nutcracker (you will have to watch it on Youtube)
click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-clQJJmuow&t=1061s