Primary A
Medieval Melodies to Musical Theater
(Kindergarten - 2nd Grade)
Primary A: "Medieval Melodies to Musical Theater" begins with nine delightful picture books (see Primary A Book Bundle) and a curated playlist. This course moves chronologically through music history, beginning with medieval composer Hildegard von Bingen and ending with the leading ladies of Broadway. Each month, learn about one musician, one fundamentals concept, and one instrument. In December, spend two weeks learning about the Christmas carol "Silent Night." Wrap up each month with an engaging activity (crafts, games, etc.). This curriculum is the perfect blend of fun and education!
Booklist
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Hildegard of Bingen: Scientist, Composer, Healer & Saint (Demi)
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Bach to the Rescue!!!: How a Rich Dude Who Couldn't Sleep Inspired the Greatest Music Ever (Tom Angleberger)
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Star and the Maestro: How a Musical Bird Made Melodies with Mozart (Thor Hanson)
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Silent Night (Lara Hawthorne)
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Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George (Lesa Cline-Ransome)
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The Nutcracker (New York City Ballet)
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The Music in George's Head: George Gershwin Creates Rhapsody in Blue (Suzanne Slade)
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When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson (Pam Muñoz Ryan)
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A is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z (John Robert Allman)
Scope & Sequence
The musicians covered in Primary A represent various times and genres in history, including household names such as Bach, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky, as well as other important musicians such as Hildegard von Bingen, Joseph Bologne, Marian Anderson, and Broadway stars. Fundamentals cover several basic topics such as dynamics, beat, rhythms, and clefs. Discover instruments from a variety of instrumental families, and end each month with a game, a craft, or a musical activity. Let the musical fun begin!
Curriculum Guide
The Curriculum Guide includes instructions on how to use the curriculum and access your digital resources, as well as the scope & sequence, booklist, playlist, and supplies list. Each month begins with a "Month-at-a-Glance" page, which shows the schedule for each of the four weeks in the Read-Fundamentals-Instrument-Activity cycle, including Books, Topics, and Playlist.
Lesson Notes
After each "Month-at-a-Glance" page, you will find detailed Notes for each week, including notes to parents, a script for each lesson, diagrams of fundamentals and instruments, and badges that indicate when to find pages in the Activity Pack.
In addition, the Notes section includes links and QR codes to the recordings on the playlist and to the internet-linked resources available on the Digital Resources dashboard.
Activity Pack
The Activity Pack provides engaging worksheets to enhance your child's learning experience. Each musician has a "Musician Fact File," with a portrait of the musician and facts to be traced and colored-in. It also includes space to draw or write an interesting fact about the musician of the month.
And more...
The Activity Pack contains additional worksheets such as "Fundamentals Focus," "Instrument Spotlight," and, when needed, "Hands-On Activity" sheets. Each month also includes four "Listening Pages" to be used with the guided listening assignments.
