Instrumental Ensemble
Encourages playing in a small group to build musical cooperation.
Description : Toddlers work together to create simple ensemble pieces using a variety of basic instruments, learning teamwork and the joy of collaborative music-making.
Category : Music
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Beginning Our Musical Adventure Section 1: Meet the Instruments - Lesson 1: Hello, Instruments! Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Hello, Instruments! - Lesson 2: Playing Sounds Together Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Playing Sounds Together Section 2: Rhythm and Beat Basics - Lesson 1: Clap Along! Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Clap Along! - Lesson 2: Tap the Drum Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Tap the Drum Section 3: Simple Song Sing-Along - Lesson 1: Singing a Simple Song Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Singing a Simple Song - Lesson 2: Playing Along with Melody Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Playing Along with Melody Section 4: Exploring Percussion Instruments - Lesson 1: Shake, Tap, and Bang Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Shake, Tap, and Bang - Lesson 2: Making Beat Patterns Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Making Beat Patterns Section 5: Hands-on Instrument Fun - Lesson 1: Experimenting with Sounds Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Experimenting with Sounds - Lesson 2: Creating a Mini Ensemble Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Creating a Mini Ensemble Module 2: Learning to Listen and Play Section 1: Listening to Ensemble Music - Lesson 1: Hearing the Beat Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Hearing the Beat - Lesson 2: Recognizing Instruments Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Recognizing Instruments Section 2: Playing Together - Lesson 1: Group Clapping Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Group Clapping - Lesson 2: Simple Rhythm Games Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Simple Rhythm Games Section 3: Movement with Music - Lesson 1: Dancing with the Beat Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Dancing with the Beat - Lesson 2: Rhythm and Steps Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Rhythm and Steps Section 4: Building Musical Sequences - Lesson 1: Order of Sounds Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Order of Sounds - Lesson 2: Simple Call and Response Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Simple Call and Response Section 5: Making Music at Home - Lesson 1: Creative Sound Making Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Creative Sound Making - Lesson 2: Family Music Time Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Family Music Time Module 3: Exploring Vocal and Instrumental Harmony Section 1: Blending Voices and Instruments - Lesson 1: Singing and Drumming Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Singing and Drumming - Lesson 2: Sharing the Melody Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Sharing the Melody Section 2: Playing with Dynamics - Lesson 1: Loud and Soft Sounds Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Loud and Soft Sounds - Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions in Music Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Expressing Emotions in Music Section 3: Timing and Coordination - Lesson 1: Listening to the Beat Together Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Listening to the Beat Together - Lesson 2: Simple Ensemble Timing Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Simple Ensemble Timing Section 4: Introducing Simple Melodies - Lesson 1: Learning a Short Tune Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Learning a Short Tune - Lesson 2: Playing the Tune with Group Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Playing the Tune with Group Section 5: Teamwork in Music - Lesson 1: Working as a Group Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Working as a Group - Lesson 2: Ensemble Collaboration Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Ensemble Collaboration Module 4: Exploring Creative Soundmaking Section 1: Improvisation for Beginners - Lesson 1: Making Up Sounds Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Making Up Sounds - Lesson 2: Exploring Sound Choices Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Exploring Sound Choices Section 2: Sound Storytelling - Lesson 1: Telling a Story with Music Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Telling a Story with Music - Lesson 2: Using Instruments to Express Story Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Using Instruments to Express Story Section 3: Creating a Soundscape - Lesson 1: Layering Soft Sounds Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Layering Soft Sounds - Lesson 2: Building a Simple Sound Environment Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Building a Simple Sound Environment Section 4: Dynamics in Group Play - Lesson 1: Playing Together Quietly Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Playing Together Quietly - Lesson 2: Playing Together Loudly Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Playing Together Loudly Section 5: Celebrating Our Music - Lesson 1: Review of Our Sounds Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Review of Our Sounds - Lesson 2: Mini Performance in Class Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Mini Performance in Class Module 5: Performance and Expression Section 1: Preparing for a Mini Concert - Lesson 1: Choosing Our Favorite Instrument Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Choosing Our Favorite Instrument - Lesson 2: Practicing as a Group Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Practicing as a Group Section 2: Stage Presence Basics - Lesson 1: Moving on Stage Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Moving on Stage - Lesson 2: Confidence in Performance Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Confidence in Performance Section 3: Expressive Musical Games - Lesson 1: Fun with Instrumental Games Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Fun with Instrumental Games - Lesson 2: Following the Leader with Music Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Following the Leader with Music Section 4: Final Ensemble Practice - Lesson 1: Rehearsing Together Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Rehearsing Together - Lesson 2: Listening and Adjusting Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Listening and Adjusting Section 5: Celebratory Performance - Lesson 1: Group Performance Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Group Performance - Lesson 2: Sharing the Joy of Music Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing the Joy of Music