Music Merit Badge
Learn to perform music with proper technique, explore five instrument groups, attend concerts or join musical groups, and study music history to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- Perform with Expression Sing or play a simple song or hymn chosen by your counselor, using good technique, phrasing, tone, rhythm, and dynamics.
- Instrument Families and Sound Name the five general groups of musical instruments.
- Choose Your Music Experiences Attend a live performance, or listen to three hours of recordings from any two of the following musical styles: blues, …
- Choose a Music Project Teach three songs to a group of people.
At a glance
- Requirements
- 6
- Category
- Arts and Crafts
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- January 10, 2026