Lesson Plans for 08/28-09/01

August 28th, 2006

7th & 8th Grade Band

Roll
Materials Check (for grade)

Pencil
Book
Instrument (including mouthpiece, reeds, etc.)
Music

Warm-up, Concert Bb and Eb Scales

Play in whole notes, unison
Play in whole notes, canon
Play using notated rhythm pattern

New Scale, Concert F

Ensure that clarinet are playing middle and low octaves
Saxes playing low and middle octaves
Flutes playing low and middle octaves
Have ensemble repeat scale in half notes in order for the above instruments to play both octaves.

Arizona Thunder

Play from beginning in fast 4/4—transition into cut time (students will be marking time in their chair)
Rehearse individual sections
Work on any needed sections

Sight-reading
If time, students will read a Grade 1.5 musical selection

7th and 8th Grade Choir

Roll
Materials Check (for grade)
-Pencil
-Folder with paper
-Music

Stretches

Vocal Warm-ups (begin in the key of G)
-A-E-I-O-U
-M’s
-ABC’s
-This Little Light of Mine
-Bubble Gum

Rehearse the following music:
-Child of This World
-Joy to the World
-Angels Among Us

Sightread “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit” if time permits

General Music

Roll
Materials check (for grade)
-Pencil
-Folder with paper

Music Defense—students will write at least 6 sentences for the following prompt:
“I listen to the _____________________ style of music because…..”

–Students must use the words discussed in previous classes to defend their musical choices. This paper will be turned in during class.

Music Elements Lesson

-Definitions
-Applications
-Music Excerpts

A quiz will be given at the next class meeting. Students will be required to write the definitions discussed in this weeks class period. A study guide will be added to this page no later than Friday, Sept. 1, 2006

7th and 8th Grade Computer Skills

“Meet the Candidate”

Objectives: Organize a political campaign for student govenment
Design campaign materials

Materials: AppleWorks software
Meet the Candidate templates
Planning sheet

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Lesson Plans for 8/21-8/25

August 18th, 2006

7th and 8th Grade Band
Concert Bb Warm-up
Introduce/Review Concert Eb Warm-up
Chorale
Arizona Thunder

Review Road Map, use highlighters if necessary
Rehearse beginning through second ending, taking the repeat—use the following process‡Airplay, play, sing (if needed), play again
If time permits, have students mark time to music

Clash and Roar

Review sight-reading procedures
Sight-reading Handout, tape to method book or notebook
Review for 2 minutes, then play through

NSME—1a, 2a, 2b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5e, 6a

7th and 8th Grade Chorus
Stretches
Vocal Warm-ups

Me May My Mow Moo
Lolli Lolli Pop
Do Mi So Mi Do
Lip Trills

Angels Among Us

Alto Part—with piano
Sopranos signing high D and Eb, open up for full sound
Combine Parts

Child of This World

Review, sing all
Only alto part with piano
DYNAMICS!!!
Highlight parts if needed to avoid confusion

NSME—1a, 1b, 1c, 5a

6th Grade General Music
Theory/Score Fifteen Game 55
Musical Styles Part 1 (review on board)
Lesson objective is to dispel stereotypes of musical styles by replacing them with descriptive terms that will be used as vocabulary.

Musical Styles Part 2
Lesson objective is to learn the elements of music using our vocabulary from last week and this week’s review. Musical Excerpts will be used. Worksheet will be handed out.

NSME–5a, 6a, 6b, 7a (if time permits), 9a

8th Grade Computer Skills
Email Mania!
Objectives: Become aware of responsible email techniques
Reinforce proper grammar and writing skills
Practice editing skills
Materials: Browser
Email Mania! worksheet

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Remember your homework????

August 14th, 2006

Attention all Band, Choir and General Music Students:

DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR STUDENT INFORMATION SHEETS TO CLASS!

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Lesson Plans Week of Aug. 14-18, 1006

August 14th, 2006

7th Grade Computer Skills
“Business Cards”
Objectives: Practice technical-writing skills
Evaluate information and identify critical points
Practice descriptive vocabulary

8th Grade Chorus
Breathing Exercise
Humming Exercise
Warm-up beginning on G choird
“Me—May—My—Mow—Moo” (pentatonic scale)
“Lolli Lolli Lolli Lolli Pop” (pentatonic scale)
“I really love to sing” (pentatonic scale)
Lip Trills on pentatonic scale
“A Child of This World”
Listen to recording
Speak words in rhythm, Sing on “ooh” syllable, sing with words and pitches
NSME: 1a, 1d, 5a, 5c, 6a

8th Grade Band
Finish note card introductions.
Review classroom procedures and practice if necessary
Warm-up on Concert Bb scale, whole notes, followed by playing in cannon
Pass out marching band music and review road map.
Rehearse in small sections

7th Grade Chorus
Breathing Exercise
Humming Exercise to find “your voice”
Warm-up beginning on G choird
“Me—May—My—Mow—Moo” (pentatonic scale)
“Lolli Lolli Lolli Lolli Pop” (pentatonic scale)
“I really love to sing” (pentatonic scale)
Lip Trills on pentatonic scale
“A Child of This World”
Listen to recording
Speak words in rhythm, Sing on “ooh” syllable, sing with words and pitches
NSME: 1a, 1d, 5a, 5c, 6a

7th Grade Band
Finish note card introductions.
Review classroom procedures and practice if necessary
Warm-up on Concert Bb scale, whole notes, followed by playing in cannon
Pass out marching band music and review road map.
Rehearse in small sections

6th Grade General Music
Quiz 54 (types of music) from “Score Fifteen”
Reading Music Basics
Staff, beat, rest, double bar, bar, repeat, notes, fermata, 4/4 time, measure
Name that Style Part I
Divide the chalkboard into 25 equal sized squares. Tell the students to name as many different styles of music they can think of, then write them on the board. Place one in each box. Ask the students for stylist characteristics to fill in the remainder of the box. Play a one-minute excerpts of as many styles as possible. Determine if the stereotypes and characteristics that were listed are true. Some styles may need to be redefined. Have students copy chart and place in their folder for future reference.
NSME: 5a, 6a, 6b, 9a, 9b, 9c

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Lesson Plans for 8/7-8/11

August 7th, 2006

No MAPS classes on Monday.

ALL CLASSES:
Take roll and welcome back.

Introduce myself. Play name tag game to introduce students. Have students write their name and four single words to decribe themselves in each of the four corners. Pair the students off and give 3 minutes to explain their chosen words to their partner and vice versa. Then have pairs come forward to introduce each other using the four words on their name tag.

Go over rules, procedures, calendar, grading, and importance of their participation. All information is in handouts and handbook.

6th, 7th & 8th GRADE BAND
Go through Activity Fee sheet and Band Information sheet.

Homework: Bring back student info sheet signed by parent/guardian
Bring back student volunteer sheet.

Go through new Handbook.

Bring instruments beginning on Monday, August 14th.

8th GRADE COMPUTER (A Week)
“Make Your Own Business Card”

Objectives: Practice technical writing skills, evaluate information and identify critical points, and practice descriptive vocabulary.
7th GRADE CHORUS
Go through Activity Fee sheet and Choir sheet.

Homework: Bring back student info sheet signed by parent/guardian
Bring back student volunteer sheet, particularly those with parents who are interested in serving on uniform committee.
Bring folder for next music class.

Go through Handbook—emphasize new things (All-West, Solo and Ensemble)

Choral Warm-ups if time permits.

6th GRADE GENERAL MUSIC
Go through GMS Music Class Rules.
Bring folder for next music class.