1. Complete these three requirements for Belt Loop (Year One):
   
   

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   Explain why music is an important part of our culture.
   
   

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   Pick a song with at least two verses and learn it by heart.
   
   

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   Listen to four different types of music either recorded or five.

   
   
   
2. Earn the Music Belt Loop and complete five of the following requirements for the Music Pin (Year Two):
   
   

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   Make a musical instrument and play it for your family, Den/Patrol, or Pack.
   
   

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   Teach your Den/Patrol a song.
   
   

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   Play a song by yourself or in a group, in unison or in harmony.
   
   

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   Create an original melody and/or original words for a song.
   
   

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   Using a tape recorder, capture natural sounds of the environment or record songs you create, and use your recording as a soundtrack for a short skit. or as background for a movement activity.
   
   

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   Attend a live musical performance or concert.
   
   

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   Demonstrate conducting patterns for two songs using two different meters (two-, three-, or four-beat meter) while your adult partner or Den/Patrol sing or play the songs you have selected.
   
   

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   Take voice or dance lessons or lessons to learn to play an instrument.
   
   

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   Create movements to a piece of music without words to demonstrate the moods of the music: happy, sad, calm, excited, playful, inspired.
   
   

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   Learn about a composer of some music that you enjoy.

   
   
3. Earn the Music Belt Loop and Music Pin and complete remaining requirements above to earn the Music Letter (Year Three).

To help with Den/Patrol organization: Print out this page, check off requirement as completed, and turn in to Leader when all requirements for Belt Loop, Pin, or Letter are completed.

• Apple Core - Home of KidBiz - download a song preview and learn the lyrics to these fun songs.
  
  
• Children's Music Web - Check out Pipsqueaks, a fun-filled music magazine with reviews and activities.
  
  
• KidzSing Garden of Songs - Sing-along songs for children, including nursery rhymes, lullabies, and folk songs with words and music
  
  
• Mama Lisa's World - Children's Songs of All Nations: children's songs and nursery rhymes from all over the globe presented both in English and their native languages. Many include sound clips and sheet music.