Free Music Program Resources
Sample a viral video to make an original beat – great for beginners who are into YouTube
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From TikTok to YouTube, everyone is making video content these days. But, the best video productions also have excellent audio quality and sound design. Help your participants tap into their inner voice actor or foley artist by encouraging them to rebuild the audio for short video clips.
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Keep participants’ raps positive by complimenting others instead of tearing them down
Objective: Promote a culture where freestyling is positive and inclusive
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Participants’ take command of the songwriting process to make their musical ideas a reality
Objective: Songwriting by “committee.” Participants focus on their ideas, instead of studio technology.
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Give participants the real experience by turning on the stage lights and cranking up the music
Objective: Create a fun/inviting vibe for participants to sing their hearts out!
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Ukuleles are fun, easy to learn and they don’t hurt your fingers like guitar
Objective: Introduce a popular and easy string instrument
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Drums, buckets, or chairs – if you can hit it with drumsticks, you can create a drumline.
Objective: Feel the rhythm with large groups of participants
● Teach the basics of drumming and rhythm
● Develop critical listening skills
● Fun way to engage large groups of participants
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Starting a Youth Leader program gets you the staff you need to run your program while providing older teens with an opportunity to gain real-world job skills. A Youth Leader Program will help you establish a youth leader program schedule, job description and evaluation process.
In addition, youth leaders:
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Semester Hours Fall and Spring 10-12 hrs/week (at minimum wage) for 14 weeks Summer 20-25 hrs/week (at minimum wage) for 8 weeks Responsibility Outcomes Application, resume/portfolio, and interview Safe environment to learn basic employment experiences/skillsDevelop a professional resume Organize a music program “youth council”Help plan music programming like special events, workshops, and recording sessions Promotes fresh ideas that are relevant to teens Gives Youth Leaders ownership to determine the “culture” of the music program Basic music program duties: Mentor new/younger participantsConduct orientations for new participantsFacilitate instrument workshops, recording sessions, ensembles, and/or special eventsConduct school outreachHelp clean/organize music room Learn valuable leadership characteristics and responsibility Connect with new teen participants in ways adult staff cannot Regular professional developmentAttend regular music staff meetingsRegular professional meetings w/ music staffContinued music instruction/development outside of scheduled work time Develop very close relationships with their DirectorsInstills lifelong values Page 1 of 2
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Teens love Open Mic Nights! Promote a supportive performance environment for all skill levels that reflects your teens’ diverse styles and musical tastes. Increase collaboration by featuring bands and group performances along with solo acts. Encourage your teens to lead these events, empowering participants to develop their leadership skills.
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Start your own Idol, Voice, Lip Sync, Glee, Sing-Off, or X Factor singing competition.
Objective: Large-scale performances supported by the whole community and featuring top performers
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