LEADING YOUR WAY MUSIC PROJECT

In our Pilot Project for the Leading The Change Music Project utilizes our soundtracks both lyrical and instrumental included on our first song in Trilogy Waiting For Your To Know Me. We focus on virtues such as trust, respect, friendliness, honesty, kindness, gentleness, loyalty, patience and love which children will learn more of through their personal interaction with horses. 

### Curriculum Framework

**Introduction to Virtues**:

   - Begin with discussions about each virtue. Use stories, role-playing, or examples from the children's own lives to illustrate how these virtues can be practiced.

   - Introduce the concept of horses as teachers of these virtues, explaining how interactions with horses can reflect and reinforce these qualities.

### Music Video Production Ideas

1.  **Trust**: 

   - **Example**: Children can show trust by approaching horses for the first time, demonstrating how they build confidence to interact with the animals.

   - **Music Video Scene**: Capture moments of children gently approaching a horse, with a focus on their expressions of curiosity and courage.

2.  Respect

   - **Example**: Teach children to respect the space and body language of the horses, emphasizing the importance of being mindful and gentle.

   - **Music Video Scene**: Feature scenes where children learn to observe and respond to the horse's cues, showcasing respectful interactions.

3. **Friendliness**:

   - **Example**: Encourage children to greet the horses with kindness and enthusiasm, reflecting the joy of making new friends.

   - **Music Video Scene**: Show children smiling, petting, and interacting playfully with the horses, highlighting the bonds formed through friendliness.

4. **Honesty**:

   - **Example**: Incorporate storytelling where children share their feelings about meeting the horses, emphasizing being truthful about their emotions.

   - **Music Video Scene**: Include clips of children sharing their thoughts in front of the camera about what they learned from the horses, showcasing open and honest communication.

5. **Kindness**:

   - **Example**: Highlight acts of kindness, such as grooming the horses or feeding them treats, demonstrating care and compassion.

   - **Music Video Scene**: Capture children caring for the horses in a gentle manner, perhaps singing a song about kindness while engaging in these activities.

6. **Gentleness**:

   - **Example**: Teach the importance of being gentle with the horses, using soft voices and slow movements.

   - **Music Video Scene**: Feature slow-motion clips of children softly petting the horses, with close-ups of their expressions of joy and gentleness.

7. **Loyalty**:

   - **Example**: Discuss the idea of being loyal friends to the horses, emphasizing the bond that develops through consistent care and attention.

   - **Music Video Scene**: Show children returning to the horses over several days, demonstrating their commitment and loyalty through their actions.

8. **Patience**:

   - **Example**: Teach children that building a relationship with horses takes time and that patience is key to understanding them.

   - **Music Video Scene**: Include scenes of children waiting calmly for the horses to approach or respond, perhaps with a voiceover about the lessons of patience.

9. **Love**:

   - **Example**: Encourage children to express love for the horses through their actions and words, highlighting the joy of connection.

   - **Music Video Scene**: End the video with a celebratory scene where children express their love for the horses, perhaps through a group song or heartfelt messages.

### Final Production Elements

- **Editing and Presentation**: Edit the video to blend the virtues with the children’s experiences and music, creating a cohesive narrative. Use visuals that capture the joy and lessons learned throughout their journey with the horses.

- **Showcasing the Video**: Plan a premiere event at the school where families and community members can come together to watch the music video. Consider sharing it on social media platforms to inspire a wider audience.

### Conclusion

This music video project can serve as a powerful tool not only for teaching these virtues but also for building community and connection among the children, their families, and the broader community. Through their experiences with horses, the children will gain valuable insights into these virtues, fostering personal growth and inspiring others to embrace similar values.