Post-Concert Activities
Estimated Time
Approximately 60 minutes (four 15-minute activities) + an independent musical extension activityMaterials
Approximately 60 minutes (four 15-minute activities) + an independent musical extension activityMaterials
- Whiteboard or chalkboard
- Classroom computer and projector or Smartboard to access video and web links
- Optional: paper, crayons or markers, and art supplies for found materials for collage-making
1. How Does It Feel?
Discuss various feelings and moods and how we communicate them.
2. In the Mood
Explore how composers and musicians add feeling to music using a variety of musical elements, such as dynamics, tempo, and articulation.
3. Musical Interpretation
Discover how musicians use musical elements to interpret and play music in different ways.
4. Musical Pictures
Explore the connection between music and visual art, and create your own musical pictures.
Musical Extension: Chrome Music Lab
Practice piano skills, compose original music, and explore musical pictures through this interactive website.