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Music to my Ears

           Bring in CD of Louis Armstrong Music and have it playing when students get into the group.   Have students listen to at least 5 minutes of music and have them write reflections on what they are hearing.  They will concentrate on personal response and technical (musical).  Write the following on chart paper to prompt students:

1.  Personal response:

• How does the music make you feel?
• What images or pictures does the music create in your mind?
• Do you like this music? Why or Not?

2.      Musically:

§         Is the tempo (speed of music) fast or slow?

§         Is it always the same tempo (speed)?

§         What instruments do you hear?

§         Is there a steady beat?

§         Can anyone tell me what type of music they think it is?

*When students are finished: discuss by going round robin, allowing students to share two things they have written