 Music
This Merit Badge requires 1 session to complete.
The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Music merit badge are: 2, 3, 4, 5
- Items in RED - MUST be completed before the session starts to make it possible to complete the merit badge at Pathways to Eagle. Bring proof of completion (item, written work, note, photo, etc.)
- Items in GREEN - Can be completed before the session starts or done during merit badge session.
- Items in BLACK - MUST be ready to demonstrate your knowledge of these requirements during the merit badge session.
Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge.
Download the workbook for the
Music Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from the U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work.
Note: Some requirements contain items that fall into more that one category and are listed as the higher category.
NOTE: Bring your musical instrument with you to your session. You will need it to complete the merit badge. |
1. |
Sing or play a simple song or hymn chosen by your
counselor, using good technique, phrasing, tone,
rhythm, and dynamics. Read all the signs and
terms of the score. |
2. |
Name the five general groups of musical instruments.
Create an illustration that shows how tones are
generated and how instruments produce sound. |
3. |
Do TWO of the following: |
| a. |
Attend a live performance, or listen to three
hours of recordings from any two of the following
musical styles: blues, jazz, classical, country,
bluegrass, ethnic, gospel, musical theater, opera.
Describe the sound of the music and the
instruments used. Identify the composers or
songwriters, the performers, and the titles of the
pieces you heard. If it was a live performance,
describe the setting and the reaction of the
audience. Discuss your thoughts about the music. |
| b. |
Interview an adult member of your family about
music. Find out what the most popular music was
when he or she was your age. Find out what his
or her favorite music is now, and listen to
three of your relative's favorite tunes with him
or her. How do those favorites sound to you? Had
you ever heard any of them? Play three of your
favorite songs for your relative, and explain
why you like these songs. Ask what he or she
thinks of your favorite music. |
| c. |
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. |
List five people who are important in the history
of American music and explain to your counselor
why they continue to be influential. Include at
least one composer, one performer, one innovator,
and one person born more than 100 years ago. |
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. |
5. |
Define for your counselor intellectual property
(IP). Explain how to properly obtain and share
recorded music. |
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The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2025"
Download the workbook for the
Music Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from, The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
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