The Summer Olympics had me hooked, diving headfirst into a whirlwind of events. Each athlete's journey tugged at my heartstrings, and I couldn't help but root for them all. As the Closing Ceremonies rolled in, and Queen's "We Are the Champions" blasted, I felt like every Olympian was a true champion, owning their spot in the spotlight.

This experience inspired me to elevate my previous music lesson for Queen's "We Will Rock You". It's a fantastic way to kick off the school year, catering to both advanced music students who can master the entire melody on pitched instruments like recorders, boomwhackers, xylophones, and more, as well as novice students who can perform a rhythmic ostinato throughout the play-along.

Teaching Tools
Included in this lesson are teaching manipulatives featuring the rhythm ostinato, melodic phrases with recorder fingerings and boomwhacker colors, an optional dance break, and interesting facts about the song. You can find these resources in the Extras section on my Buy Me a Coffee page.

Two Viewing Options (one fully loaded and one taking it easy)
Similar to the previous play-along video, I have shared this content on both my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/bioZ_9txCKs) and Soundslice channel (https://www.soundslice.com/slices/Hsy2c/). This allows you to choose how you want to present it to your students, whether through:

• Video only

• Score only

• Pitched instrument only

• Unpitched instrument only

• Change Tempo

• Change the visual key for transposing instruments

Feel free to select the version that best suits your students' needs in your music class. I aim to provide flexibility for songs with various parts that can cater to a wide range of students.

Back to School Greetings
For those of you who have already started the school year in the States, I hope it has been a smooth beginning. Remember that you play a significant role in your students' lives. Embrace the year ahead, and stay tuned for more resources to use throughout the school year. Also, don't miss out on #techtips to support you along the way.

Coming Soon!