5th Grade Music Worksheets

Duke Ellington Highlighter Poetry | Black History Month Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Print & Play! Do you need engaging music appreciation activities? Highlighter Poetry combines classical music, mindful listening, and social-emotional learning!

While listening to the selected music, students color or highlight keywords (arranged refrigerator magnet-style) including colors, emotions, seasons, and instruments that best describe their mindful listening experience.

These super low-prep activities are great for adding to your composer studies or serving as fun brain breaks and bell ringers.

There are no wrong answers! These mindful listening activities give students meaningful keywords to use in further class discussions about each piece of music.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of American composer Duke Ellington
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music

Highlighter Poetry Listening Boards

  1. Take the 'A' Train
  2. It Don't Mean a Thing
  3. Mood Indigo
  4. In a Sentimental Mood
  5. Perdido
  6. Rockin' in Rhythm
  7. C-Jam Blues
  8. Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue
  9. Caravan
  10. Blues to Be There

The music can easily be found through your favorite streaming services. Just print and play!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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Hispanic Heritage Month Musical Instruments Reading comprehension Passages

By LessonLink Teacher

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging and educational set of 11 Mexican/Hispanic Heritage Month Music Instruments Reading Comprehension Passages. The set is perfect for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to help them learn more about the rich and diverse musical heritage of Mexico.

Each passage features a different musical instrument from Mexico, focusing on its history, origin, and cultural significance.

The instruments featured include:

  • Maracas
  • Cuatro
  • Guitarron
  • Trumpet
  • Marimba
  • Violin
  • Arpa Jarocha
  • Quena
  • Bongo drums
  • Accordion
  • Tambourine

Each passage also comes with written response questions and answer keys to test the student's understanding and deepen their appreciation of Mexican music.


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  • Hispanic music and dance styles reading comprehension passages
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages|
  • Mexican Independence Day reading comprehension passages

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Apple Music Curator Playlist Assignment - Great for Back to School!

By MsNerdWood

This package includes 4 tasks to get your students thinking about their musical choices. What Is Included: Task 1: Create Your Apple Playlist Task 2: Descriptive Paragraph About Your Playlist Task 3: Cover Art Design Task 4: Reflection Questions (Equity and Inclusivity) Rubric I typically give this assignment out at the beginning of the school year to get to know my student’s taste in music. It takes between 4-6 periods to complete and is appropriate for grade 5-8. Please note: This assignment works best if you are able to access Apple Music. As a teacher, you could always set up a free account to show to your students or ask your students if any of them already have it and would be willing to show the class how it works. Spend some time and show them how to use it if you have access to it. You can also see some demos from the Apple website. If you do not subscribe to Apple Music, I highly recommend it. You can still use this assignment without Apple Music with your students and they can reflect on the inclusivity of the playlist that they create. TIPS: 1. Be sure to leave feedback to earn your TeachShare credits! 2. If you like what you see - follow me for new products and updates (click the star by my store name MsNerdWood).

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Pizza Rhythms (Printable Worksheet)

By Jason Litt

Think your kids know rhythms? Challenge them with matching familiar italiano verbiage in the form of Pizza Rhythms, a printable worksheet for your students!

There are four rhythms that line the sheet (variations of quarter and eighth note pairs) along with terminology on the side. Which italian phrase (topping, style, etc) matches the rhythm? Simply identify and ask the students to write it down, easy as a pizza pie!

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William Grant Still Highlighter Poetry | Classical Music Appreciation

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Print & Play! Do you need engaging music appreciation activities? Highlighter Poetry combines classical music, mindful listening, and social-emotional learning!

While listening to the selected music, students color or highlight keywords (arranged refrigerator magnet-style) including colors, emotions, seasons, and instruments that best describe their mindful listening experience.

These super low-prep activities are great for adding to your composer studies or serving as fun brain breaks and bell ringers.

There are no wrong answers! These mindful listening activities give students meaningful keywords to use in further class discussions about each piece of music.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of American composer William Grant Still
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music

Highlighter Poetry Listening Boards

  1. Poem for Orchestra
  2. Symphony No. 1
  3. Symphony No. 2
  4. Symphony No. 3
  5. Danzaz de Panama
  6. Suite for Violin and Piano
  7. Ennanga
  8. Summerland

The music can easily be found through your favorite streaming services. Just print and play!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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Bundle|Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages Bingo Activities

By LessonLink Teacher

This bundle is a comprehensive collection of reading comprehension passages designed to engage students during Hispanic Heritage Month. It includes:

  1. Hispanic Heritage Month Music and Dance Styles Reading Comprehension Passages: This set explores the rich and diverse music and dance styles of Hispanic culture, enhancing students’ understanding and appreciation.
  2. Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions: These passages cover a range of topics related to Hispanic heritage, accompanied by multiple-choice questions to test students’ comprehension.
  3. Mexican Independence Day Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions: This set provides insight into the historical significance of Mexican Independence Day, with multiple-choice questions to reinforce learning.
  4. Mexican Music Instruments Reading Passages|Hispanic Heritage Month|Questions: This set delves into the unique musical instruments of Mexico, offering students an engaging way to learn about this aspect of Hispanic heritage.
  5. Spanish/Mexican foods Reading comprehension passages with short answer questions. This set of passages highlights traditional dishes from Hispanic culture, allowing students to improve their reading skills while exploring cultural heritage.
  6. **Music Bingo Game -**This bingo game is a fun and interactive way to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx music in your classroom.

Each passage is designed to not only improve reading skills but also educate students about the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic communities.

The multiple-choice questions and answer keys accompanying each passage further enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.


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TAKE NOTE, Lines of the Staff (Reproducible Worksheet)

By Jason Litt

Review your lines of the treble staff from EGBDF and FACE with "TAKE NOTE"

In this reproducible worksheet, there are 3 pages of exercises where students will identify the names of the treble clef letters from 1st line E to top line F.

TAKE NOTE 2.0 is a continuation of the first page

TAKE NOTE 3.0 is a treble clef note shown and the student will circle the answer they think is correct.

You may use this as an assignment, warmup, timed practice, or however way you see fit!

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Mary Lou Williams Highlighter Poetry | Classical Music Appreciation

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Print & Play! Do you need engaging music appreciation activities? Highlighter Poetry combines classical music, mindful listening, and social-emotional learning!

While listening to the selected music, students color or highlight keywords (arranged refrigerator magnet-style) including colors, emotions, seasons, and instruments that best describe their mindful listening experience.

These super low-prep activities are great for adding to your composer studies or serving as fun brain breaks and bell ringers.

There are no wrong answers! These mindful listening activities give students meaningful keywords to use in further class discussions about each piece of music.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of American composer Mary Lou Williams
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music

Highlighter Poetry Listening Boards

  1. Don't Blame Me
  2. My Blue Heaven
  3. All Blues
  4. A Fungus Amungus
  5. A Grand Night for Swinging
  6. Scorpio
  7. Gloria
  8. Walkin' and Swingin'

The music can easily be found through your favorite streaming services. Just print and play!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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Bundle|Fall October Reading Comprehension Passages|Multiple Choice Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

This is a comprehensive bundle of 10 October Reading Comprehension Passages, each followed by Multiple Choice Questions and written response questions to test the student's understanding of various topics and holidays within the month of October.

The passages cover a wide array of topics, providing a rich cultural and historical perspective about the lively Oktoberfest, the traditions of Canadian Thanksgiving, and exploring the significance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The bundle also includes engaging readings about apples and pumpkins, perfect for the harvest season.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we have included enlightening passages about famous Hispanic figures, musical instruments, and dance styles.

Last but not least, your students will discover the fascinating tale of Johnny Appleseed through our dedicated passages.

Each passage is accompanied by an answer key for easy reference.

This October Reading Bundle is your perfect companion for a cozy autumn afternoon, offering a blend of education and entertainment.


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Listening Cards (Printables and Powerpoint Images)

By Jason Litt

If you're working on melodic contours, high and low, and direction, this may be for you!

Included are 16 printable cards you can reproduce, cut out, and issue to your students.

Play these melodies on a piano, clarinet, slide whistle, however you wish! Then, ask the students to place the card which they think best resembled the melody you played.
Although there are 16 cards, you can ask students to do 4 cards a time (by telling them which cards they are to us), play the melody, and then they can choose from the multiple choice answers you allotted to them.

The image files can be put into a powerpoint as well and you can us it as an answer key after you play the melodic example.

Have fun with this on your quest to discover melodious melodies

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Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Music Break | Black History Month Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the music of this composer! The music of Duke Ellington is featured in this Ella Fitzgerald mini activity pack! Ella was born on April 25, 1917, in Newport News, Virginia. She is known as "The Queen of Jazz!"

Themes: USA, American composers, Women's History Month, Black History Month

What's Included:

1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"

Listening Sheets - 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 the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

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.

2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.

Word Composer Activity - The classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

Musical Selections (two pages per piece)

  1. Take the 'A' Train
  2. It Don't Mean a Thing
  3. The E and D Blues

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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Bundle|September Reading Comprehension Passages|Holidays|Multiple Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

This bundle of September Reading Comprehension Passages is a rich and diverse collection designed to educate and engage students through the month of September.

Here’s a brief description of each passage:

  • Johnny Appleseed Day: This is a collection of passages that delve into the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed, exploring his contributions to American history and the apple industry.
  • Patriot Day (September 11): This set provides a comprehensive look at the events of September 11, 2001, their impact on American society, and the ongoing commemoration efforts.
  • Constitution Day: A series of passages that explore the creation and significance of the U.S. Constitution, its amendments, and its role in shaping American democracy.
  • Mexican Independence Day: This bundle delves into the history, traditions, and celebrations associated with Mexican Independence Day, providing a rich understanding of this significant event.
  • Hispanic Heritage Month: A collection of passages that celebrate the famous Hispanic and Hispanic American figures in history
  • Mexican Music Instruments: This set explores traditional Mexican musical instruments.
  • Hispanic Music and Dance Styles: A series of passages that take readers on a journey through various Hispanic music genres and dance styles, highlighting their cultural significance and influence.
  • Grandparent’s Day: This collection emphasizes the importance of grandparents in our lives and history of grandparent's day
  • Labor Day: A set of passages that provide insight into the origins of Labor Day, its historical context, and its significance as a tribute to workers’ contributions to society

Each set is meticulously crafted to ensure it is informative and engaging, promoting critical thinking while improving reading comprehension skills.

Multiple choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys are also included with each passage.


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Fast Food Rhythms (Printable Worksheet)

By Jason Litt

Think your kids know rhythms? Challenge them with matching familiar their favorite drive thru verbiage in the form of Fast Food Rhythms, a printable worksheet for your students!

There are four rhythms that line the sheet (variations of quarter and eighth note pairs) along with terminology on the side. Which fast food phrase (restaurant, entree, side dish, etc) matches the rhythm? Simply identify and ask the students to write it down, easy as ordering a frosty!

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Melba Liston Highlighter Poetry | Classical Music Appreciation

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Print & Play! Do you need engaging music appreciation activities? Highlighter Poetry combines classical music, mindful listening, and social-emotional learning!

While listening to the selected music, students color or highlight keywords (arranged refrigerator magnet-style) including colors, emotions, seasons, and instruments that best describe their mindful listening experience.

These super low-prep activities are great for adding to your composer studies or serving as fun brain breaks and bell ringers.

There are no wrong answers! These mindful listening activities give students meaningful keywords to use in further class discussions about each piece of music.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of American composer Melba Liston
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music

Highlighter Poetry Listening Boards

  1. Insomnia
  2. Blues Melba
  3. You Don't Say
  4. Wonder Why
  5. Christmas Eve
  6. The Dark Before The Dawn
  7. What's My Line Theme
  8. Exodus

The music can easily be found through your favorite streaming services. Just print and play!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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Automotive Rhythms (Printable Worksheet)

By Jason Litt

Think your kids know rhythms? Challenge them with matching familiar car/truck and auto verbiage in the form of Automotive Rhythms, a printable worksheet for your students!

There are four rhythms that line the sheet (variations of quarter and eighth note pairs) along with terminology on the side. Which automotive phrase (part, brand, accessory, etc) matches the rhythm? Simply identify and ask the students to write it down, easy as ordering flooring it down the autobon!

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Ludwig Van Beethoven Carnival Fun Pack | SEL Classical Music Listening

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

The carnival is here! Students explore carnival scenes with top composer Ludwig Van Beethoven! These open SEL activities invite students to color their listening experience while hearing the selected music. Each featured piece of music has a unique carnival scene to color and expressive keywords to choose from.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of popular composers
  • familiarity with a variety of musical periods
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by choosing colors related to a musical theme

You'll find five unique carnival scenes for students to explore: bumper car, rollercoaster, bouncy house, popcorn, and a concession stand. Students choose from emojis and fun-themed images to color. There are no wrong answers!

Featured Classical Music

  1. Symphony No. 9
  2. Symphony No. 5
  3. Für Elise
  4. Piano Concerto No. 5
  5. Piano Sonata No. 8

These carnival-themed listening activities are easy to implement - just print and play! The music is readily available on YouTube and your favorite streaming services. No musical training is required making these great for sub plans and summer send-home packets!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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Scott Joplin Highlighter Poetry | Classical Music Appreciation

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Print & Play! Do you need engaging music appreciation activities? Highlighter Poetry combines classical music, mindful listening, and social-emotional learning!

While listening to the selected music, students color or highlight keywords (arranged refrigerator magnet-style) including colors, emotions, seasons, and instruments that best describe their mindful listening experience.

These super low-prep activities are great for adding to your composer studies or serving as fun brain breaks and bell ringers.

There are no wrong answers! These mindful listening activities give students meaningful keywords to use in further class discussions about each piece of music.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of American composer Scott Joplin
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music

Highlighter Poetry Listening Boards

  1. The Entertainer
  2. Maple Leaf Rag
  3. Augustan Club Waltz
  4. Kismet Rag
  5. Ragtime Dance
  6. Weeping Willow Rag
  7. Swipesy Cake Walk
  8. Silver Swan Rag

The music can easily be found through your favorite streaming services. Just print and play!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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Christmas Memory Photo Pages | 4 Drawing Activity Pages for December

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Capture the Magic of Christmas! These festive memory pages offer a fun and creative way for students to document their favorite Christmas memories. Each page features instant photo-style frames for students to fill with their best seasonal moments!

Includes:

4 memory photo pages (with and without captions)

Perfect for:

  • Winter Break Activities: Students can use these pages to journal about their holiday experiences, from decorating the tree to opening presents.
  • Welcome Back Activities: As a fun and engaging way to kick off the new year, students can share their holiday memories with classmates.
  • Personal Keepsakes: These pages can be cherished as lasting reminders of Christmas celebrations.

Let your students capture the magic of Christmas with these fun and interactive memory pages! Great student keepsakes and send-home activities.

❄️ You're invited to the Winter Wonderland category! ❄️ Do you want to create lots of festive winter memories with your students this year? You'll find a growing collection of seasonal printables like music, writing, and fun activities for your classroom or homeschool in one shop section - and we're always adding more!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$1.25

George Walker Highlighter Poetry | Classical Music Appreciation

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Print & Play! Do you need engaging music appreciation activities? Highlighter Poetry combines classical music, mindful listening, and social-emotional learning!

While listening to the selected music, students color or highlight keywords (arranged refrigerator magnet-style) including colors, emotions, seasons, and instruments that best describe their mindful listening experience.

These super low-prep activities are great for adding to your composer studies or serving as fun brain breaks and bell ringers.

There are no wrong answers! These mindful listening activities give students meaningful keywords to use in further class discussions about each piece of music.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of American composer George Walker
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music

Highlighter Poetry Listening Boards

  1. Sinfonia No. 4
  2. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1
  3. String Quartet No. 2
  4. Piano Sonata No. 5
  5. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
  6. Bleu for Unaccompanied Violin
  7. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
  8. Pageant and Proclamation

The music can easily be found through your favorite streaming services. Just print and play!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$1.25

Fruits of the Spirit Pack #2 | Bible Sacred Classical Music Listening Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

With its emotional depth and grandeur, classical musicresonates with the human spirit in ways words often struggle to. As students listen to sacred classical music carefully chosen for their thematic connection to Christian concepts, they can forge deeper personal connections to their Bible-based beliefs.

The beauty and complexity of sacred classical music prompts students to slow down, reflect on the lyrics and themes, and contemplate the deeper meaning of their faith. This introspective music appreciation can lead to new insights and a more nuanced understanding. Great for homeschoolers, Sunday school, and faith-based teaching applications!

Featured Sacred Music

  1. Hymn of the Cherubim, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  2. Stabat Mater, Gioachino Rossini
  3. Chichester Psalms, Leonard Bernstein
  4. Quartet for the End of Time, Olivier Messiaen
  5. Moses und Aron, Arnold Schoenberg
  6. Samson and Delilah, Camille Saint-Saëns
  7. Ave Maria, Franz Schubert
  8. Mass in B Minor, Johann Sebastian Bach
  9. Ave Verum Corpus, Franz Liszt
  10. Agnus Dei, Georges Bizet

Listening to music associated with creation, redemption, hope, or sacrifice can bring these stories to life in a powerful way, fostering a deeper understanding and emotional connection to Christianity.

Concepts and Themes

Performance Type - hymn, gospel, praise, chorus, choir, classical, opera, worship, modern

Draw a Scene Box - there is generous space for students to draw a scene inspired by the music, doodle, and be creative and expressive while listening to the selected music. There is also artwork to color!

Fruits of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control

Emotions - reverent, inspired, uplifted, peaceful, thankful, happy, calm, sad, joyful, excited

Life - love, kindness, forgiveness, service, gratitude, honesty

Faith - scripture, prayer, hope, belief, truth, guidance

Style - majestic, serene, soaring, harmonious, melodic, orchestral

Instruments - drum, cymbals, organ, cello, trumpet, horn, viola, violin, harp, flute, oboe, lute, piano, bass

Reflection Writing Box - students can write their own keywords, further describe their listening experience, and journal any thoughts and feelings.

Journey through the "Fruits of the Spirit" and "Emotions," tracing their echoes in the music and finding parallels in their own lives. Be it the unwavering "love" in a choir's harmonization or the calming "peace" evoked by a serene solo flute, students connect the music to their Christian faith and inner world.

Sacred classical music allows students to reflect on the fundamental values of "Life" and "Faith," pondering how they manifest in the stories told through music and scripture. Throughout this musical experience, listeners explore the diverse voices of various instruments, from the soaring trumpet to the gentle harp. Each sound plays a role in the tapestry of music, just like each individual has a unique contribution.

Students use the "Reflection Writing Box" to capture their thoughts and feelings. There is plenty of space to write down keywords that resonated with them, describe their unique listening experiences, and journal any questions or insights that emerged. This is their space to process, connect, and express any concepts the music awakened.

Student Benefits

  • increased knowledge of popular composers
  • familiarity with a variety of musical periods
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

By incorporating sacred classical music activities, students explore more than just melodies and harmonies; but also a bridge to inner exploration, fostering empathy, reflection, and a deeper appreciation for the Christian faith. These listening activities are great tools for lifelong learning, self-awareness, and connection!

Need more Fruits of the Spirit music activities?

Fruits of the Spirit Music Activity Pack #1

Fruits of the Spirit Music Activity Pack #2

Fruits of the Spirit Music Activity Pack #3

Fruits of the Spirit Music Activity Pack #4

Fruits of the Spirit Music Activity Pack #5

Fruits of the Spirit Music Activity Pack #6


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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