Musical Bees - Spring 2023 Session
- Amanda Edwards
- Feb 1, 2022
- 4 min read
In this Musical Bees program, you and your child will have the opportunity to explore the
basics of music theory, including the differences between major and minor keys, and various time signatures. You will also be introduced to music from different cultures, expanding their understanding and appreciation of the diversity of musical expression.
This program will involve interactive activities, such as singing songs in different keys, clapping along to different time signatures, and dancing to music from different parts of the world. You will also have the chance to experiment with different musical instruments, such as drums, percussion and wind instruments.
By using this program, you and your child will gain a greater understanding of music theory and develop your musical skills. You will also have the opportunity to bond over a shared love of music, and create a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Table of Contents
Lesson Plan
Setlist
Resources
Lead Sheets
Playlists
Exclusive Music by Amanda
Play along videos
Colouring Pages
Our Program
We have carefully created a program that you and your family can enjoy over and over again! This is what to look forward to in this session.
Lesson Plan: Take your musical journey home with this detailed outline!
Objective: For you to be exposed to a variety of music and encourage exploration through movement, voice, and musical instruments.
Class Duration: 45 min
Structure:
Introduction (5 minutes): Welcome and class starts with a fun greeting song or activity to get everyone excited and ready to participate.
Music Exploration (20 min): Each class will feature a mix of different keys or modes, time signatures, dynamics, and tempos. Play different genres of music from around the world and encourage you to clap, tap, and dance to the rhythm. Introduce the concept of different keys and modes and how they can affect the mood of the music. Demonstrate different dynamics and tempos with the use of instruments.
Singing and Language (10 minutes): Each class will feature a new song (some being in different languages!) This will encourage singing along and participation through body movements and gestures.
Instrument Exploration (10 minutes): You will have the chance to use different instruments to experiment with. This will encourage you to explore different sounds and rhythms that can be made with each instrument.
Conclusion (5 minutes): End of class with a calming song or activity.
Setlist: This is a list of songs used in during this session.
Hello Song (original song by Amanda)
5 speckled frogs
On Our Way To Grandma’s Farm (original song by Amanda)
There’s a little wheel a turning (lullaby)
Caimarusa
Scarborough Fair
Mary wore a red dress
Pop goes the weasel
Tailor and the mouse
Ram Sam Sam
Happy and you know it
Itsy Bitsy Spider
The ants go marching
Wheels on the Bus (Storybook)
Spring song (spoken)
Numi Numi (lullaby)
Goodbye Song
Resources: Here is a list of the props, instruments, more! Including links to where you can purchase them.
You can purchase a percussion set through Amazon that includes all the instruments you will need.
Lead Sheets
Play the music you love at home! All lead sheets can be used on piano, ukulele, and guitar!
Playlist
Sing, dance, and play at home!
Exclusive Music by Amanda
Play along videos
Join Amanda as she guide you in singing, dancing, and playing!
Amanda's play along video one (drop down for video details)
Hello Song- This original song is sung at the beginning of every one of our music classes- a routine which prepares children for the music class fun that’s about to happen! In this song, we say Hello in English, French (Bonjour) and Oneida (Shekoli, pronounced say-go-lee)!
The Tailor and The Mouse- This song explores the natural minor key (also called aeolian mode), and has a tempo change between the choruses and bridges. Using an instrument helps physicalize the music and embody the rhythm.
Caimarusa- A Spanish folk song from Colombia, this catchy song in a happy, major key will introduce the children to an example of world music
If You’re Happy and You Know It- A favourite among young children, this song is engaging and explores different emotions we can feel through music.
Scarborough Fair- Our lullaby, which is a great time for a cuddle and rock! Scarborough Fair is a traditional English folk song in the Dorian mode, which gives the song a sad and wistful feel.
Goodbye Song- This original song is sung at the end of every class. Singing the same song each time helps us transition from music time to moving onto the next task. Here, we say Goodbye in English, French (Au Revoir) and Oneida (Nʌki’wah, pronounced ne-kee-wah)!
Amanda's play along video two (drop down for video details)
Hello Song- This original song is sung at the beginning of every one of our music classes- a routine which prepares children for the music class fun that’s about to happen! In this song, we say Hello in English, French (Bonjour) and Oneida (Shekoli, pronounced say-go-lee)!
Mary Wore a Red Dress- This upbeat song in a major key explores different pieces of clothing, which we can mimic with our egg shakers. Using rhythm instruments help children feel the tempo and create a beat themselves.
Spring Song- This original spoken rhyme helps children feel a steady rhythm, while exploring the sounds of springtime.
Five Little Speckled Frogs- This childhood favourite entices children with fun hand motions, while practicing numeracy with counting frogs.
Numi Numi- This beautiful Hebrew lullaby is a perfect time for a cuddle to wind down music class. This song is in the Phrygian mode, which is often used in Jewish music. Numi Numi exposes the children to world music in another language, along with a less common mode with an interesting and beautiful sound.
Goodbye Song- This original song is sung at the end of every class. Singing the same song each time helps us transition from music time to moving onto the next task. Here, we say Goodbye in English, French (Au Revoir) and Oneida (Nʌki’wah, pronounced ne-kee-wah)!
Colouring Pages
Listen and colour! This activity promotes fine motor skills, enhances creativity, while also providing a relaxing and enjoyable sensory experience that can help to reduce stress and anxiety.
Click HERE for some colouring pages!
