4th Grade Arts & Music Handouts
Classical Music Activities | Kobe Bryant Dear Basketball ★✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
"Dear Basketball" is an Academy Award-winning short film, written and narrated by Kobe Bryant. This five-minute animated film is available on YouTube. Music by John Williams.
Printable Listening Sheets Include:
"Dear Basketball" - music by John Williams
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
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Classical Music Activities | Benny Goodman ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Preview these NEW activity sheets that feature a carnival theme! Students can color their own carnival while listening to widely-recognized classical music.
Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
Preview Listening Sheet Included:
- Sing, Sing, Sing, as performed by Benny Goodman & orchestra (originally written with lyrics by Louis Prima)
You can view the full 20-page product here: Carnival Music