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'Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide for the Music Merit Badge
*** Activities for the Youth Lead Patrol ***
Exploring Music can be a fascinating youth adventure when done right. Here are a few tips to help the patrol leader get started.
- Scouts may never add or subtract from the actual merit badge requirements
- This Planner is only a suggestion of different ideas to make working this Merit Badge both fun and easy.
- While doing the Worksheet is not a requirement for earning this badge, in many cases it can help you learn key concepts and track your progress.
A. Make Your Plan
- Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity. Read carefully before you start your plan!
- Share Your Plan - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the Merit Badge Counselor. Make changes to the plan as needed.
- Prepare Activity Flyer - Keep your fellow scouts informed - events, activities, pre-requisites and more.
| Patrol Activity | GREAT | Awesome MB to work as a patrol / Max Size 12 scouts |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Field Trip | GREAT | Require presenter shares radio in virtual meeting |
| Family Activity | POOR | Requires access to Radio Transmitter |
| Service Activity | FAIR | Useage in Emergency Preparedness Drills |
| S.T.E.M. Activity | GREAT | Learn how to use Modern Digital Technology |
| Field Trip | FAIR | Find a remote broadcast location |
| Duty-to-God | POOR | N/A |
| MB Day | GREAT | But only if you broadcast equipment. Many special Radio MB Day groups abound. |
| Overnighter | GREAT | Find a remote broadcast location |
| Summer Camp | GREAT | Pre-requisite: Scout Camp has their own broadcast transmitter |
Online Resources
- Music Merit Badge Requirements: BoyScoutTrial.com lists all requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
- Music Merit Badge File Store: Online resources
- Music Merit Badge Worksheets: Worksheets are optional - but highly preferred by many MBC. When you find that many requirements say "discuss" - the worksheet can help you gather your thoughts beforehand.
- Music Merit Badge Booklet: Everything thing you need to know about Music is right here. Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.
B. Introduction Meeting
Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips.
News Flash
C. Homework / Prerequisites
Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity.
- Required Reading:
- Music @ Simple-Wikipedia: Get the basics quickly.
- Req #1: Practice and Prepare to Sing or Play some Music.
Music Group Participation
- Req 3c: Serve for six months as a member of a school band, choir, or other organized musical group, or perform as a soloist in public six times.
D. Study Hall Patrol Night
While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge.
- Req #1: Sing or Play some Music
- Req #2a: Name the five general groups of musical instruments.
- Req #2b: Create an illustration that shows how tones are generated and how instruments produce sound.
- Req #5: Define for your counselor intellectual property (IP). Explain how to properly obtain and share recorded music.
Patrol Music Night
This could be done as patrol activity or as service to a Pack Meeting or Troop Meeting
Req #4: Do ONE of the following:
- a. Teach three songs to a group of people. Lead them in singing the songs, using proper hand motions.
- b. Compose and write the score for a piece of music of 12 measures or more, and play this music on an instrument.
- c. Make a traditional instrument and learn to play it.
E. Field Trip
A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity:
Live Concert Performance
Attend a Live performance : Church, School, Theater, etc.
- Req 3a: Attend a live performance...describe the setting and the reaction of the audience. Discuss your thoughts about the music.
F. Extra Credit
While none of these are actual requirements for this merit badge - they are terrific opportunities to show Scout Spirit, Do A Good Turn Daily and to have FUN!
- Activity Reflection: Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure. You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here.
- Court of Honor Exhibit: Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next Scout Troop Court of Honor.
Service Through Music
- BoyScout Bugler Tribute to Veterans during Covid-19 Crisis - NBC Nightly News - 8-April-2020.
- Perform musical selections at a senior care home. Most have a piano onsite and would greatly love a special performance.
- Perform musical selections for Pack or Troop Meeting or Meeting of the Charter Organization.
Related Merit Badges
Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity:
See Also
- 9 Things to Know about Merit Badges - BoysLife.org - There are more than 135 merit badges. By earning them, you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers. Here’s how to get the most out of your merit badge experience.