Music Resources: Learn About Composition, Study Sheet Music, & Create a Jingle

Compose great lessons with these music resources from Water Music, ECSDM, and Library of Congress. Students will learn about music composition, study sheet music, and create and perform an original jingle! All of NYLearns’ Educational Resources are FREE and aligned to NY State Academic Standards.

Elementary School

Classics for Kids: Handel: “Hornpipe” from Water Music

In this activity, students will learn about and listen to the music of George Friderick Handel’s Water Music. Students will learn about the composition of the music and the history behind the piece.

Related NY State Academic Standards: ARTS.M.E.3.1.B, ARTS.M.E.3.1.D, ARTS.M.E.4.1.B, and more!

Middle School

Music Careers in Advertising by ECSDM

In this lesson plan, students will explore careers in music business advertising, identify how a commercial is made, and create and perform an original jingle.

Related NY State Academic Standards: ARTS.M.I.1.1.B, ARTS.M.I.2.1.E, and ARTS.M.I.2.1.F

High School

Music and U.S. Reform History: Stand Up and Sing by Library of Congress

In this lesson plan, students will explore sheet music and analyze issues related to industrialization and reform to answer the essential question, “How does society respond to change?” Students will also have the opportunity to create original lyrics and song covers that reflect the Progressive Era.

Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.I.1.3A, SS.I.1.3B, SS.C.1, and more!

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