Music

Students will develop an understanding of the role music played in providing an outlet for the slaves’ feelings and how folk music reflects what is going on in society. In music class, the students will learn the songs that will coordinate with the tableau. Students will study the meaning of the songs and learn to sing them.

African American Folk Songs and Spirituals
Class Notes	Areas
“No More Auction Block For Me”	Auction Block
“Motherless Child”	Auction Block
“All The Pretty Little Horses”	Slave Life
“Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel”	Slave Life
“Follow The Drinking Gourd”	Runaway Slaves
“Gospel Train”	Runaway Slaves
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”	Runaway Slaves
“Amazing Grace”	Freedom