Black History Month Music Research Activities | Listening Worksheets and Lessons

🎶 Black History Month Music Bundle – Middle School & General Music

Celebrate Black History Month in your music classroom with this comprehensive bundle! Perfect for middle school or general music, this resource gives students the chance to explore the lives and contributions of influential African-American musicians and composers — with tons of flexibility in how you teach.

Everything you need is included:

🖼 Bulletin Board Kit

• 10 Bulletin Board Borders
• Alphabet & Number Bunting
• 29 Large Musician Posters (1 per page)
• 29 Small Musician Cards (4 per page)
• “I Can” Statements
• Suggested Learning Activities
• TWO background options (chevron OR dotty) — print on colored paper to match your classroom décor!

🎧 Listening Activities

• Direct links to each featured musician/composer
• Versatile Listening Worksheets (works with ANY piece of music you choose)
• Elements of Music Worksheets to deepen understanding

🎼 Musician Study Worksheets

• 29 ready-to-use worksheets aligned to the posters & cards

🌍 African & Jazz Music Lessons

• Complete mini-unit on African Music & the origins of Jazz
• Introductory music history lessons
• Elements of Music listening activities
• Tuned percussion songs to play
• Extension activities and more!

👉 With bulletin board visuals, listening guides, worksheets, and a full unit on African and Jazz music, this bundle helps you honor Black History Month with lessons that are engaging, meaningful, and classroom-ready.