“Defying Gravity” Lesson Resource | Explore Musical Theatre in the Classroom

“Defying Gravity” Lesson Resource | Explore Musical Theatre in the Classroom

Dive into the magic of musical theatre with this engaging teaching resource, focused on “Defying Gravity” from the hit musical Wicked. Perfect for music educators, this resource unpacks the powerful storytelling elements of the song, exploring how music, lyrics, and instrumentation come together to create a dramatic impact.

What’s In This Lesson:

Introduction to Musical Theatre: Define the genre and discuss the role of music in advancing stories and emotions.
Listening and Analysis: Guided questions and prompts to explore the instrumentation, dynamics, rhythm, and tempo of “Defying Gravity.”
Role of Songs in Storytelling: Examine how songs develop characters, advance plots, and create emotional atmospheres.
Detailed Song Breakdown: Analyze the instrumentation (strings, brass, percussion, and synthesizers), dynamic shifts, and tempo changes that reflect Elphaba’s emotional journey.
Reflection Prompts: Encourage critical thinking and class discussion about the emotional and dramatic impact of music in theatre.

This resource is ideal for engaging students in the world of musical theatre while building their aural and analytical skills. Use it to inspire lively discussions, deepen musical understanding, and spark creativity in your classroom.

Bring the energy and emotion of Wicked into your lessons today with this comprehensive teaching tool!

This resource includes a power point presentation and a pdf version of the presentation (please note: depending on the device you are using, the powerpoint format might look different. This is why I have also included a pdf version, so that you have a guaranteed lesson slides to show.)

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