Assignment

Watch the video lesson, then pick at least 1 of the activity choices listed below.
​Remember to go back to your music google classroom, leave a comment, and click "turn in" when you are finished!
1. Compare & Contrast
2. Simply Thankful
3. Listen & Color
4. Play The Piano
Orchestra
Feet of Flames (0:14 & 2:32)
Dulcimer
Choir
Brass
Dobro

Listen to the Different Arrangements of "Simple Gifts"

Write down what you hear in the chart below. How does changing the instruments, dynamics, tempo & texture affect the mood & character of the song?

Can you list things you are thankful for for every letter of the alphabet? Listen to Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring" while you work!

The tune "Simple Gifts" happens at 17:36

Color the picture based on what you hear in Aaron Copland's version of "Simple Gifts" from "Appalachian Spring"

*Note- iPads cannot play the sound of the video and piano at the same time

Pick however many notes you think you can handle. Figure out where the notes are on the keyboard, then play along with the video.