Discuss the ideas of repetition of text as well as music. Students listen Show the class how to make up music to put to their texts. Students listen Write the notes G, A, B, C, D on the board. Hand out manuscript paper and pencils. Tell students to make up a melody to go with their dream using the notes on the board.
Students can use keyboards, bell sets, their voices, or their recorders to compose their music.
Assist students as they work. After 15 minutes, ask someone to volunteer to share their song. Student performances should continue for the next couple of class periods. Some students may need help in notating their melodies. Student compositions could be hung in the hallway, on a bulletin board, or put into a portfolio.