Troop 373

May 4, 2025

Sunday

Music Merit Badge Class

6:30 pm to 8:30pm

No Cost

Please RSVP for the Class -  Uniform

davejsargent@gmail.com

Where:

Dave Sargent

1046 Cynthia Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107

Homework: 

Homework may be done before or after class.

Make in peron or zoom apointment with Mr. Sargent

In peron apointments are currently being take between 3 pm and 5:30 pm on May 4 before the class. Also after Monday Troop meetings

#1
Sing or Play
Sing or play a simple song or hymn to your counselor using good technique, phrasing, tone, rhythm, and dynamics. Read all the signs and terms of the score.
(Learn to read music before doing so)
If your instruments is to large (Drum set, etc) make a video

#2

Do ONE of the following:

  1. Attend a live performance, or listen to three hours of recordings from any two of the following musical styles: blues, jazz, classical, country, bluegrass, ethnic, gospel, musical theater, opera. Describe the sound of the music and the instruments used. Identify the composers or songwriters, the performers, and the titles of the pieces you heard. If it was a live performance, describe the setting and the reaction of the audience. Discuss your thoughts about the music.
  2. Interview an adult member of your family about music. Find out what the most popular music was when he or she was your age. Find out what his or her favorite music is now, and listen to three of your relative's favorite tunes with him or her. How do those favorites sound to you? Had you ever heard any of them? Play three of your favorite songs for your relative, and explain why you like these songs. Ask what he or she thinks of your favorite music.
  3. Serve for six months as a member of a school band, choir, or other organized musical group, or perform as a soloist in public six times.