Sing or play a simple song or hymn chosen by your counselor using good technique,
phrasing, tone, rhythm, and dynamics,. Read all the signs and terms of the score.
Name the five general groups of musical instruments. Tell how you get tones from one
instrument in each group.
Do TWO of the following:
Go to a classical or semiclassical musical performance; or listen to 3 hours of such
programs on radio, television, compact discs, tapes, records, or videos. Report what you
heard. Name the composers, artists, and conductors. Know the story of any program music or
opera you heard. Discuss how you feel about the music.
Outline the development of music in the United States. Show that you know the lives and
works of five better-known American composers and musical artists.
Serve for 6 months as a member of a school, church, Scout unit, or other local musical
organization; or perform as a soloist in public six times.
Do ONE of the following:
Teach three songs to a group of people. Lead them in singing the songs. Use proper hand
motions.
Compose and write the score for a piece of music 12 measures or more.
Make a primitive instrument and learn to play it.
Catalog your own or your family collection of 12 or more compact discs, tapes or
records. Show how to handle and store them.
