Music & The Pioneers
Recognize a famous pioneer tune by analyzing the sheet music, practice writing in lyrics, and learn a dance to accompany the tune.
Resources
- “O Susanna” sheet music with no lyrics (can be found with a simple Google Image search)
- 3 percussion instruments
- Pencils
- Projector/Computer
Fine Art Standards
CONNECT: STANDARD 4.M.CO.3: Experience and explore music which connects us to history, culture, heritage, and community
Integrated Standards
SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARD: Utah Pioneers, Many People Move West, Standard 2, Objective 1, Indicator ABCD
Objectives
- Figure out what familiar song is written on a piece of paper without the use of lyrics or a title.
- Demonstrate how to add lyrics to a written melodic line.
- Perform a wagon wheel-style circle dance to a pioneer folk tune.