The National Anthem Project Teachers’ Resources
MENC: The National Association for Music Education presents resources for teachers to use to participate in The National Anthem Project: Restoring America’s Voice. The resources below have been created by MENC members and staff to help you teach patriotic music and raise awareness of the importance of music education in preserving American musical traditions.
Hear the Anthem
Sing-a-long to the Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner Sheet Music
Lesson Plans
Teacher Tips
Advocacy Materials
Awareness Items
Downloadable Logos
All Star School Form
The Star-Spangled Banner Sheet Music
“The Star-Spangled Banner” Music and Lyrics (Service Version) html and PDF
"The Star-Spangled Banner" SATB Music and Lyrics (Service Version) PDF
“The Star-Spangled Banner” Music Only (Mariachi Version) PDF
“The Star-Spangled Banner” Music Only (Midi/Mariachi Version) PDF
“The Star-Spangled Banner” Music Only (Steel Drum Ensemble Version) PDF
Lesson Plans
Introduction and Welcome from MENC
Singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” — Elementary
General Music
Patriotic Songs at the White House
— Grades 5–8 General Music
Singing Patriotic Music —
Grades K–4 Chorus
Musical Form of “The Star-Spangled
Banner” — Grades 5–8 Chorus
Tonic Chord in “The Star-Spangled
Banner” — Grades 5–8 Chorus
Creating a Patriotic Medley
— High School Chorus
Arranging Patriotic Songs for Chorus
— High School Chorus
Notating “The Star-Spangled
Banner” — Middle Level Strings
Arranging Patriotic Music for Instruments
— High School Band and Orchestra
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Say, They Can Sing! Teachers Share Their Tips for Teaching the National
Anthem
The
National Anthem Project: How You Can Help
Recommended Resources
Advocacy
Materials
Sample Press Release for School Event
How to Have a Proclamation Made
Sample Proclamation
Sample Resolution
Sample Letter to Education Reporter
Sample Letter to Legislator
