Full Description
This book is intended to introduce concepts about music composition to band and orchestra students of all ages and engage them in actual creative composing projects. The National Core Arts Standards (2014) emphasize that students should be engaged in the "creative practices of imagination, investigation, construction, and reflection in multiple contexts." These lesson plans attempt to accomplish that challenge in the context of large group band and orchestra ensemble classes using composition activities and projects.
Contents
ForewordIntroduction: How to use this book
Chapter 1: Soundscapes
Teacher Guide: Lesson 1. Soundscapes
Student Worksheet: Lesson 1. Soundscapes
Teacher Guide: Lesson 1. Soundscapes: Supplemental Materials
Chapter 2: TimbreTeacher Guide: Lesson 2. Timbre
Student Worksheet: Lesson 2. TimbreTeacher Guide: Lesson 2. Timbre: Supplementary Materials
Chapter 3: Rhythm
Teacher Guide: Lesson 3. Rhythm
Student Worksheet: Lesson 3. RhythmStudent Worksheet: Lesson 3. Rhythm
Teacher Guide: Lesson 3. Rhythm: Supplementary Materials
Student Test 1. Lessons 1-3: Soundscapes, Timbre, Rhythm Teacher Answer Key: Student Test 1. Lessons 1-3Chapter 4: MelodyTeacher Guide: Lesson 4. Melody
Student Worksheet: Lesson 4. Melody (Orchestra Version)
Student Worksheet: Lesson 4. Melody (Band Version)
Teacher Guide: Lesson 4. Melody: Supplementary Materials
Chapter 5: OstinatoTeacher Guide: Lesson 5. Ostinato
Student Work Sheet: Lesson 5. Ostinato
Teacher Guide: Lesson 5: Ostinato: Supplemental Materials
Chapter 6: TexturesTeacher Guide: Lesson 6. Texture
Student Worksheet: Lesson 6. Texture
Teacher Guide: Lesson 6. Texture: Supplemental Materials
Test 2. Lesson 4-6: Melody, Ostinato, TextureTEACHER ANSWER KEY Test 2. Lesson 4-6: Ostinato, Texture, and MelodyChapter 7: Words into MusicTeacher Guide: Lesson 7. Text based composing
Student Worksheet: Lesson 7. Text based composingTeacher Guide: Lesson 7: Text based composing: Supplemental Materials
Chapter 8: Harmony Teacher Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony
Student Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony - Orchestra Version
Student Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony - Band Version
Teacher Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony: Supplemental Materials
Chapter 9: Form Teacher Guide: Lesson 9. Form
Student Guide: Lesson 9. Form
Teacher Guide: Lesson 9. Form: Supplemental Materials
Chapter 10: Final Composition Teacher Guide: Lesson 10. Final Composition
Student Work Sheet: Lesson 10. Final Composition ProjectTeacher Guide: Lesson 10 Final Composition Supplemental Materials
Test 3. Lessons 7-10Melody, Harmony, Form
Teacher Answer Key Test 3. Lessons 7-10Appendix 1 Dynamics and Articulation ChartsAppendix 2 GlossaryAppendix 3 Sample Evaluation Form for Student CompositionsAppendix 4: Creative Warmups for bandAppendix 5: Recommended Resources
