Bring Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring to your First Steps in Music classroom. This activity focuses on expressive movement, helping students connect to the music’s emotional depth rather than just keeping the beat. Appalachian Spring, composed for Martha Graham’s 1944 ballet, tells the story of a small Appalachian settlement. This iconic piece earned Copland the Pulitzer Prize for Music and remains a classic in American ballet. Let your students explore this beautiful music through expressive movement and deepen their connection to music and form!