Since these kiddos were young, we have learned that there are usually different parts to every song. We call these "sections" in music. This year, we will focus on how the composer uses differing ideas to create these sections. For example the composer may change the melody, he may change the background music, he may change the instruments being played, or he may change the rhythms. Using these strategies as a composer, we can create sections for any song (sometimes called verses and chorus'), and organize them into any way we want. The overall order or structure of the song is called the "form" of the song. Some songs will begin with an Introduction, go to an A section, then a B section, and finish with an ending called a "Coda". Composers can also create C sections, D sections, etc. and connecting sections called "Bridges".
Below, the kids are listening to various songs with a small group, and solving the form of each song. Afterward, we put movements with each section to physically represent each section. Eventually, the students will be creating their very own compositions, deciding on different sections to include! Can't wait!
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