Second GradeMusic Choice Boards

Third Quarter

Music class will be a recorded lesson in Google classroom that students can view at any time. Students are encouraged to watch and participate to the best of their ability.

In addition to watching the videos and participating, students will be given Choice Boards that they may select 2 activities of their choice to complete for the quarter.

You can type your answers, take a picture, or send a video of yourself completing the activity to your music teacher.

The first choice activity is due March 3, 2021. The second choice activity is due April 9, 2021. If you have any questions, please reach out to your music teacher.

Music Choice Boards Information

Carnival of the Animals

This quarter we will be focusing on a large piece of music called Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens.

You will choose two movements (animals) from Carnival of the Animals, and focus on their music for your choice board activities.

A Google form is attached for you to submit your answers. You will also need to email a picture of your movement (animal), as well as the main instrument(s) to your music teacher.

By: Camille Saint-Saens

Choice Board #1: Royal March of the Lions

Choice Board #1: Royal March of the Lions

Listen to Royal March of the Lions:

Royal March of the Lions

Listen to Royal March of the Lions while following the listening map:

Royal March of the Lions listening map

Watch an orchestra perform Royal March of the Lions:

Royal March of the Lions orchestral performance

As you are listening to the Royal March of the Lions, notice:

1) Instruments that are playing2) The tempo (rate of speed)3) The dynamics (volume)4) Pitch (high/low sounds)

Once you have watched and listened to the recording, performance, and listening map of the Royal March of the LIons, complete the Google Form.

You will also need to submit a color masterpiece of the animal and instrument(s) to your music teacher.

Choice Board #2: Hens and Roosters

Choice Board #2: Hens and Roosters

Listen to the Hens and Roosters:

Hens and Roosters listening

Listen to the hens and roosters while following the listening map:

Hens and Roosters listening map

Watch a live performance of Hens and Roosters:

Hens and Roosters Performance

As you are listening to the Hens and Roosters, notice:

1) Instruments that are playing2) The tempo (rate of speed)3) The dynamics (volume)4) Pitch (high/low sounds)

Once you have watched and listened to the recording, performance, and listening map of the Hens and Roosters,, complete the Google Form.

You will also need to submit a color masterpiece of the animal and instrument(s) to your music teacher.

Choice Board #3: Tortoises

Choice Board #3: Tortoises

Listen to the tortoises:

Tortoise listening

Watch the silly cartoon as you hear the music of the tortoises:

Tortoise cartoon

Watch tortoises move, learn facts, and listen to the music:

Tortoise facts

As you are listening to the tortoises, notice:

1) Instruments that are playing2) The tempo (rate of speed)3) The dynamics (volume)4) Pitch (high/low sounds)

Once you have watched and listened to the recording, performance, and listening map of the tortoises, complete the Google Form.

You will also need to submit a color masterpiece of the animal and instrument(s) to your music teacher.

Choice Board #4: The Elephant

Choice Board #4: The Elephant

Listen to a live performance of the elephant:

The Elephant live performance

Listen to the elephant while following the listening map:

The Elephant listening map

Listen to a performance of the elephant while elephants walk through:

The Elephant performance with cartoon

As you are listening to the elephant, notice:

1) Instruments that are playing2) The tempo (rate of speed)3) The dynamics (volume)4) Pitch (high/low sounds)

Once you have watched and listened to the recording, performance, and listening map of the elephant, complete the Google Form.

You will also need to submit a color masterpiece of the animal and the instrument(s) to your music teacher.

Choice Board #5: Kangaroos

Choice Board #5: Kangaroos

Listen as the kangaroos jump up and down the piano while following the listening map:

Kangaroos listening map

Listen to the kangaroos while following the listening map:

Kangaroos movement listening map

Watch a live performance of the kangaroos:

Kangaroos performance

As you are listening to the kangaroos, notice:

1) Instruments that are playing2) The tempo (rate of speed)3) The dynamics (volume)4) Pitch (high/low sounds)

Once you have watched and listened to the recording, performance, and listening map of the kangaroos, complete the Google Form.

You will also need to submit a color masterpiece of the animal and instrument(s) to your music teacher.

Choice Board #6: Aquarium

Choice Board #6: Aquarium

Listen to all of the fish in the aquarium:

Aquarium listening

Listen to the aquarium while following the listening map:

Aquarium listening map

Listen to the aquarium as you follow along to the listening map:

Aquarium listening map

As you are listening to the aquarium, notice:

1) Instruments that are playing2) The tempo (rate of speed)3) The dynamics (volume)4) Pitch (high/low sounds)

Once you have watched and listened to the recording, performance, and listening map of the aquarium, complete the Google Form.

You will also need to submit a color masterpiece of the animal and instrument(s) to your music teacher.

Choice Board #7: Cuckoo Bird

Choice Board #7: Cuckoo

Listen to the cuckoo in the depths of the woods:

Cuckoo in the depths of the woods listening

Listen to the cuckoo while following the listening map:

Cuckoo listening map

Listen to the music of the cuckoo bird as you watch two dancers move to the music:

Cuckoo dance performance

As you are listening to the cuckoo bird, notice:

1) Instruments that are playing2) The tempo (rate of speed)3) The dynamics (volume)4) Pitch (high/low sounds)

Once you have watched and listened to the recording, performance, and listening map of the cuckoo bird, complete the Google Form.

You will also need to submit a color masterpiece of the animal and instrument(s) to your music teacher.

Choice Board #8: Fossils

Choice Board #8: Fossils

Listen to the fossils while following the listening map:

Fossils listening map

Listen to the fossils as you watch the cartoon:

Fossils cartoon

Listen to the fossils as you see a live performance by a marimba quartet:

Fossils played by a marimba quartet

Listen to the fossils played on the piano as a piano duet:

Fossils piano duet

As you are listening to the fossils, notice:

1) Instruments that are playing2) The tempo (rate of speed)3) The dynamics (volume)4) Pitch (high/low sounds)

Once you have watched and listened to the recording, performance, and listening map of the fossils, complete the Google Form.

You will also need to submit a color masterpiece of the animal and instrument(s) to your music teacher.

Choice Board #9: Swan

Choice Board #9: Swan

Listen to the music of the swan:

Swan listening

Listen to a live performance of the swan:

The Swan live performance

Watch a ballerina dance to the music of the swan:

The Swan ballet performance

As you are listening to the swan, notice:

1) Instruments that are playing2) The tempo (rate of speed)3) The dynamics (volume)4) Pitch (high/low sounds)

Once you have watched and listened to the recording, performance, and listening map of the swan, complete the Google Form.

You will also need to submit a color masterpiece of the animal and instrument(s) to your music teacher.