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Music Activity #1 - Sing-A-LongExamples:, of modalityMusic/Creative ExpressionType of playShared CooperativeInteraction patternIntra-group# of participants required2 or moreEquipment/suppliesLyrics (handout or electronically), Song (music). Music can be played aloud via speakers or done a capella style.Facilities required/environmentAny setting where participants can be comfortable and hear themselves singPrecautionsMust have lung capacity for singing/humming. Clapping may also be an alternativeSequence/Directions (Details of how a to move through the activity from start to finish) This can be less than ten steps of more than ten steps… 1. Gather participants. If using a screen with words, make sure all participants can see the words.2. Find a song to sing along to based on the individuals participating (i.e. age appropriate).3. Have lyrics available (printed handouts or electronically similar to karaoke).4. Begin to play chosen song. Making sure that the music is loud enough and all participants can hear the words. (optional: play song once before to familiarize participants with the music)5. Participants will sing along in tune to the music (to their abilities)6. When song is over do it again or choose a different song if desired.Activity Analysis (What is required of this activity without any adjustments, accommodations, alterations) CategorySkillsPrimary body positionsitting or standingPart of the body requiredvocalsMovementcarrying in the hand and and Grasp: 3-Jaw Chuck (for holding onto the handout paper)Physicalstatic: sitting or standingCognitivealertness, attention: divided attention, attention: sustained attention, concentration, readingSocialrelationships: forming (for the people who are singing together), social conductPerceptionvisual and auditoryCommunication/languageability to understand written language, ability to understand signs and symbols, ability to express spoken language, Self-careN/APsychological/emotional (possible)joy (from singing and connecting with those who are also participating), fear (if someone is not comfortable with singing or fears being judged), frustration (not being able to keep up with lyrics) SIMPLIFYING AND COMPLICATING THIS ACTIVITY:Ways to SIMPLIFY demandsWays to make more COMPLEXCognitivelyKaraoke style - have lyrics presented on a screen and a little marker to help keep everyone on track. Select simple songs, such as songs that repeat a chorus several times, easy lyrics, slower songs, ect.Have participants look at lyrics once before then take away handouts when music starts playing so they will have to try to sing along from memory PhysicallyN/ARequire participants to dance, clap, stomp feet, or move from side to side (if using a wheelchair) along to the musicSociallySmaller/larger groups for those who are shy of singing in front of other peopleHave duets and different groups of people singing different parts of a song Other Comments: It is important to select songs/music relevant to the audience that one is working with so the activity is meaningful and enjoyable to participants. For example, playing Al Green and Roy Orbison for an older group of people. When selecting music, keep in mind people connect to music that they heard in their late teens and early 20’s throughout the remainder of their lives. ................
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