Music Madness
Use a variety of musical styles to share an appreciation for music. Let the kids have a chance to respond to music by making their own or by dancing.
Books
Bebop
Express by H.L. Panahi ; illustrated by Steve Johnson and Lou
Fanche This is a hip and hep rap that
can be told in a smooth voice. It visits many of the American Jazz scenes.
Punk Farm by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. You gotta tell this one like a punk rocker. The characterizations are a hoot!" Whatever, dude!" says the Goat.
Zin! zin! zin! : a violin by Lloyd Moss ; illustrated by Marjorie Priceman. From solo, to duet, to chamber orchestra this book is a great counting and instrument book.
Jazzy Miz Mozetta by Brenda C. Roberts. Use a southern twang to bring this book about dancing to life.
Use rhythm band instruments to create a fun beat. Lead them as a conductor would. Let the kids have a turn being the conductor.
Or dance to a variety of music
q Choo Choo Boogaloo by Buckwheat Zydeco.
q Hippity Hop produced by Linda Tillery.
q Baby Mozart by Wolfgang A. Mozart
Make a banjo.
Materials:
q Yogurt cups.
q Rubber bands
q Paper
q Glue
Remove the labels from the cups. Decorate the cups with paper or markers. Stretch a rubber band across the mouth. You are ready to make some music!