Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn the basics of singing in a choir, including how to follow a conductor, sing in harmony, and work as a team with other singers.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: Your voice and enthusiasm!

Things to know: Be ready to listen carefully and have fun singing with others.

Activities

• Warm-Up Song: Start by singing a fun warm-up song to get your voice ready for singing.
• Conductor Game: Pretend to be a conductor and lead your imaginary choir in singing different notes and rhythms.
• Harmony Practice: Learn to sing a simple harmony part along with a recorded choir song.
• Choir Teamwork: Practice singing a song together with a family member or friend, taking turns being the leader.

Talking Points

• What is a choir?
  "A choir is a group of people who sing together, making beautiful music."
• Why do we follow a conductor?
  "The conductor helps us stay together and sing in harmony."
• What is harmony?
  "Harmony is when different notes are sung together to create a pleasing sound."
• How can we work as a team in a choir?
  "We listen to each other, follow the conductor, and sing our parts to create a wonderful choir sound."