In the Hall of the Mountain King.. Part 2!

When I published this post last week about the piece of music, "In the Hall of the Mountain King", I had so much great response on facebook and pinterest - many other music teachers chiming in on how they use this piece of music, particularly at this time of year. I had to look back at some other ways I have used this music also - and quickly decided I needed a "Part 2"!  First, this piece has such a wonderful rhythm that is repeated 18 times - yup - 18, and then of course it is great for talking about tempo, dynamics, and rhythm!
First, a few videos to get you in the mood...

 If you haven't seen this yet, it is AMAZING!!!

Hair Up from Trolls- rap set over In the Hall of the Mountain King

In the Hall of the Mountain King -Dubstep Remix

Hall of the Mountain King cartoon by Mel O Toons

Not really appropriate for the kiddos (one is labeled "hungover" but funny! Voice Orchestra

Boomwhacker Play Along

1.  This is Quite An Eerie Place (original post lyrics and 2nd part):

From J. N. Moore on facebook, written by Lois Fiftal, used with gracious permission:

This is the second part that goes with the previous post:  "Should I quickly turn around, sneak away without a sound? Or should I be courageous and move on to victory?" 
Coda: "Oh no! Oh no! Something's coming after me and quickly gaining ground. Repeat
 I yi, yi, yi,.......I'm........Caught!!" 

2. Apple Tree

From Sally Utley: 

Turn Apple Tree phrases around:  Will your apples fall on me, Apple Tree, Apple Tree, Will your apples fall on me and will they knock me out?

3.  King of the Trolls Hand Jive

Patsch - 4 beats

Clap - 4 beats

Scissor hands (fingers spread apart, both hands to left, one hand crosses on top of the other for 2 beats, switch to right side for 2 beats) - 4 beats

Hitch Hiker - R thumb to R shoulder 2 beats, L thumb to L shoulder 2 beats - 4 beats

You can get an idea for how to perform movements by watching the Hand Jive Dance from Grease:

As the speed increases, see who keeps up, those who perform it correctly all the way through are dubbed, "King of the Trolls".

4.  Bucket Drumming

After analyzing rhythm, students (or teacher) creates a percussion pattern (could be the Hand Jive one transferred to floor, sides of drum, rim, then top) to be played on parts of the drum.

5. Student Created Body Percussion, thanks to Emily for this one!

a.  After analyzing rhythm, small groups create body percussion for quarter and eighth notes; quarter notes could be clap or patsch or ___, eighth notes become snaps or claps or _____.  Practice and perform.

b. After analyzing rhythm, small groups create body percussion patterns using the rhythm - endless possibilities!

c.  Transfer to UPP or add scarves and ribbon wands - create a dance!

6.  Head and Shoulders

Speak or sing to the rhythm/melody, "Head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes, knees and toes. Head and shoulders, knees and toes and eyes, ears, mouth and nose."

7. Mary Had a Little Lamb by J. Chambless

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Hope you enjoy using some of these in your classroom and drop a comment for how you use "In the Hall of the Mountain King">