Lesson Plans
Each year, the Nashville Symphony develops grade-specific lesson plans to complement the Young People’s Concerts series. By providing lesson plans and resource guides, we strive to give teachers the tools to unlock the concert experience and integrate it into classroom learning. All lesson plans provided by the Nashville Symphony correspond with state and local standards.
2023/2024 CURRICULUM PACKETS
Grades 6-12
The Magic of Music & Film
Grades K-2
Philharmonia Fantastique
View or download the Youth Concert Resource Guide.
In addition, activities can be found on SpritesWorld.org.
Family Concert Series
Sleepover at the Museum
2022/2023 CURRICULUM PACKETS
2021/2022 CURRICULUM PACKETS
Grades K-2
Peter and the Wolf
Lesson #1 Introduction to the Orchestra
Lesson #2 Introduction to the Instruments of the Orchestra
Lesson #3 Music Tells a Story: Chasqui
Lesson #4 Music Tells a Story: Peter and the Wolf
Grades 5-12
Your Composition, Your Story
Lesson #2 Improvisation is Composition!
Lesson #3 Counterpoint: Composing Harmony
Grades 3-4
Words, Story, and Music
Lesson #1 Introduction to the Orchestra
Lesson #3 Repetition in Poetry
IS IT A FIDDLE OR A VIOLIN? TEACHER'S GUIDE
Developed in partnership with the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, this guide assists teachers in preparing students for the “Is It a Fiddle or a Violin?” program. It contains pre- and post-visit classroom lessons aligning with state curriculum standards.
Learn More About Is It a Fiddle or a Violin?
PAST LESSON PLANS
Curriculum for Grades K-2
Curriculum for Grades 3-4
Curriculum for Grades 5-8
Curriculum for Grades 9-12
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