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Description

Learn to perform with a group either a song or skit with sound effects from a Kazoo

Resources

Kazoos
Paper
Pens

Instructions

Activity Plan for Scouts Playing the Kazoo
1. Introduction to the Kazoo
Objective: Learn the basics of playing the kazoo.
Materials: Kazoos for each scout.
Instructions:
Demonstration: Show the scouts how to hum into the kazoo to produce sound.
Practice: Let each scout practice humming into their kazoo until they can produce a clear sound.
Experimentation: Encourage them to try different pitches and rhythms.
2. Group Activity: Learning a Song
Objective: Work together in sixes to learn and perform a song.
Materials: Kazoos, sheet music or lyrics for a simple song.
Instructions:
Song Selection: Choose a simple, well-known song that the scouts can easily learn (e.g., "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star").
Practice: Break the song into sections and have each scout practice their part.
Rehearsal: Bring the group together to rehearse the song, focusing on timing and coordination.
Performance: Have each group perform their song for the rest of the scouts.
3. Creative Activity: Storytelling with Kazoos
Objective: Create a story and use kazoos for sound effects and theme tunes.
Materials: Kazoos, paper, and pens for brainstorming.
Instructions:
Brainstorming: In their sixes, have the scouts come up with a short story. It could be an adventure, a mystery, or a funny tale.
Sound Effects: Decide on the sound effects and theme tunes that will be created using the kazoos (e.g., a suspenseful hum for a tense moment, a cheerful tune for a happy scene).
Rehearsal: Practice the story with the sound effects, ensuring everyone knows their cues.
Performance: Each group performs their story with kazoo sound effects for the rest of the scouts.
Additional Tips
Encouragement: Make sure to encourage creativity and teamwork throughout the activities.
Feedback: After each performance, provide positive feedback and highlight what each group did well.
Fun Variations: Consider adding a kazoo parade or a kazoo orchestra session where all scouts play together.

Tags

• kazoo
• music
• Perform

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