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Unit Overview: In this unit we will be covering a wide variety of topics which fall
into the curriculum and will work well at the beginning of the term to get my class
familiar with my expectations and what we will be working with throughout the
semester. The main topics we ill be focussing on throughout this unit are Attitudes,
Listening and critically self analyzing, Scales and Articulations, and Valuing Music
of All Styles.
Generative Topic: Understanding the expectations and level that we are intending
to work at from the beginning is important for students. Having a strong work ethic
is half the battle and setting students up for success is my goal in this first unit.
Aim/Big Idea(s): Throughout this Unit we will be focussing on a variety of
different concepts with a main goal of working on and preparing repertoire for the
concerts to come. Ensuring that the technique of the students is strong will forever
help the overall quality of the music we perform.
Essential Questions:
1.) How can attitude directly effect the group dynamic and success?
2.) Why is listening and learning the skills of self assessment important?
3.) Why is it important to focus on scales and articulations?
4.) How can I ensure that students recognize and appreciate music of all styles in
my teaching and repertoire selection?
Outcomes Addressed:
ATTITUDES: Positive attitudes are fostered by success in singing, playing,
reading, listening, creating and valuing music. Through instrumental music,
students will be encouraged to:
value the uniqueness of this communication skill
appreciate fine arts as a form of personal enrichment, self-expression and/or
entertainment
be appreciative of human values as they are recorded in great instrumental
literature
Assessment:
Tool
1.) Developing
Relationships/Team
Building
Outcomes
Description
ATTITUDES: Positive
attitudes are fostered by
success in singing, playing,
reading, listening, creating and
valuing music. Through
instrumental music, students
will be encouraged to:
value the uniqueness of this
communication skill
appreciate fine arts as a form
of personal enrichment, selfexpression and/or
entertainment
be appreciative of human
values as they are recorded in
great instrumental literature
develop positive, realistic
self-images through an
understanding and acceptance
of themselves, with their
strengths and their limitations
develop an appreciation of
the social value of
instrumental participation
continue to develop their
creative abilities and to use
them in a constructive manner
to contribute to society and to
personal satisfaction
apply maximum effort and
attain effectiveness in
performance through physical
and mental discipline
FOR AS
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Tool
3.) Judging
Performance (XFactor)
6.) Articulations
7.) Listening
Outcomes
Description
PERFORMANCE:The student
will recognize and be able to
perform, using articulations
from the articulation chart at
their appropriate grade level.
PERFORMANCE:The student
will recognize and be able to
perform, using articulations
from the articulation chart at
their appropriate grade level.
FOR AS
PERFORMANCE:The student
will recognize and be able to
perform, using articulations
from the articulation chart at
their appropriate grade level.
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