Halloween music activities

During October, Halloween music class doesn’t have to be “out of control”. Use these quick and easy Halloween music class activities.

How do you spookify a piece? Name that Tune is a classic game that most kids enjoy, but this month at our Halloween Group Lesson I'll be doing a spooky twist by having my students try this "Songs in Disguise" activity. Songs in Disguise Directions Compile a hidden list of familiar tunes that your students can easily recognize. Give each person a paper and pencil. Play the first few lines of each tune, but instead of playing the familiar version, flat the 3rd, 6th and sometimes 7th scale…

Here's a free printable for playing the game musical pumpkin. It's a variation of musical chairs but without chairs or children getting put out of the game.

The Scary Witch Halloween rhythm game is a fun musical listening game for Halloween. It is both educational and also a bit daring too!

Looking for Halloween songs, lessons, and activities for your elementary music class? Discover fun and educational ideas to engage your students and get them into the Halloween spirit.

Halloween is a prime time for creepy music, stories, and instrument activities. You don't have to be a music teacher - or even knowledgeable about music - to implement these ideas. (In fact... if you have little to no musical knowledge, read on - because this post is for YOU !) Disclaimer: I don't like super scary things for Halloween. The world is full of enough scary things, isn't it? These activities provide just enough pumpkin fun, creepy music, and silly picture books. 🎻 Instrumental…

If you're looking for Halloween music lessons, these Halloween folk songs and singing games will be a hit in your elementary music class!

Elementary Etudes: Lights-Off Listening: A Unique Halloween Musical Experience

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is a great autumn/Halloween story for K-1 Music. Check out ways to use this book in class!