March Madness is here! While basketball fans gear up for the NCAA college basketball finals, why not bring a little of that competitive spirit into your band program? Here are three fun resources to get your students excited about music during March Madness!
1. Music Symbols Madness
This engaging activity helps students review music symbols while adding a fun, competitive twist.Students compete for points by correctly identifying music symbols such as treble and bass clefs, dynamic markings, and articulation symbols. Divide your class into teams and let them take turns answering questions or identifying symbols on digital quiz. You can also use this as an assessment with the included answer sheet. This activity reinforces important music literacy skills and gets everyone involved in the fun!
Check out the details and a video preview of this game HERE.
2. Rhythm Madness
For students who need extra practice with rhythm values and time signatures, this basketball-themed game is a slam dunk! The game begins with basic rhythms as simple as a quarter note and moves into time signature questions by the end to keep your students engaged. Play as a class with 2 teams as a digital slide show or print as cards for a small group hands-on activity. Directions are included!
Check out the details and full preview of this game HERE.
3. March Madness Practice Challenge (Freebie!)
Encourage your students to stay motivated with a March Madness Practice Challenge! This fun, EDITABLE March Music Madness practice log is sure to keep your music students excited about practicing during the spring! Included are convenient blank templates, editable templates, and print ready pages to use with your music ensembles. With over 6,000 downloads, this freebie is sure to be a hit with you and your students!
Free Resource: Download the March Madness Practice Challenge Freebie to get your students practicing with purpose!
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