For Grown-Ups

Have children stand at one end of the room. One child stands at the other end of the room. The idea is to be the first child to get to ...

Find examples of the various ‘Solo’ materials to describe the influences that they have on you when listening! Consider how the soloist is different from the accompanying players. Listen for ...

Start with your fingers spread in front of your face with the palm facing outwards. Count each finger while pointing to it with the pointer finger of your opposite hand ...

Musical Chairs is a popular children’s party game. This game has simple requirements available at most venues; a bunch of chairs and a playing device.

The chairs are set ...

Clapping on the rhythm and opening your hands to feel the rest is also a fun way to feel the music in the rest. Try clapping to Pease Porridge Hot ...

Discover the types and members of an orchestra!

Woodwind instruments: Flute, piccolo, clarinet, alto clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, English horn, bassoon, saxophone

Brass instruments: Trumpet, coronet, French horn, baritone, trombone ...

Music is for everyone. Have fun creating your own family band by making an instrument! Go hunting around your house for the following items to create a tambourine, horn, comb ...

Pass the ball! Have your family and children’s friends sit in a circle on the floor. Find a song you all enjoy singing and sing that song while passing ...