7:45: Open Building

8:00-9:00 Dropoff

9:00: Class I: Introduction to April in Paris and French Culture. What do you think of when you think of "French Culture" and what are inherently French things? 

-Impressionism: Music and Art Parallels: Monet, Manet, Cezanne, etc.; Berlioz, Debussy, Ravel, Satie, St. Saens.

-Student Activity Packet on St. Saens "Carnival des Animeaux"-Flip to Swan page-As we listen, remember composer and notice how music represents animals. 

10:15-10:45: Snack

10:45-12:00: Class II: Everyday Sing: Frère Jacques, Nat King Cole's "Je Vous Aime Beaucoup", Alouette, Hot Cross Buns.

12:00-1:00: Lunch

1:00-2:15: Class III: Influences of French culture in other parts of the world: "Zydeco est un Gumbo" lesson plan.

2:15-3:00: Snack:

3:00-4:00: Class IV: Rhythm: General Rhythm Lesson, Whole notes, Half, Quarter, Eighth; Review the Rhythms in songs previously covered this day: Dotted quarter in Alouette; Quarters and Halves in Hot Cross Buns; Poison Rhythm game.

Introduce to "Treble Clef Bird" (see lesson plan here: http://www.cmcatlanta.com/index.php/cmc-universal/cms/item/1643-treble-clef-bird ) and gage skill levels of all in class regardless of age and grade. Separate into groups of similar ability if necessary. For more advanced students who can read, see here for more intricate rhythm exercise: http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/schools/gvpa/arts/band/Shared%20Documents/Handouts/rhythm%20sheets.pdf

The above link is rather long and could be divided up into sections over the course of camp. Please feel free to come up with matching words such as French food/Places/People to go along with the various rhythms. 

Rhythm Relay Game: See here: ( http://www.cmcatlanta.com/index.php/cmc-universal/cms/item/1549-rhythm-relay-race ) for a fun group rhythm activity. This is also applicable to all consecutive camp days. 

4:00-5:30: Choices, Practice, Free time.