8th Grade Lessons

Learning Targets: 

I can define and discuss elements of an excellent trumpet and saxophone embouchure

I can define and discuss elements of a an excellent trumpet and saxophone technique

I can apply this knowledge to the performance of a simple piece of music

I can make suggestions on what I would like to play on the next concert

I can apply critical thinking skills to critique the past concert

Lesson Plan: 

1) Objective discussion

2) warm ups - lip slurs and long tones

3) Student Created Technique and Embouchure rubrics

4) Introduction to Russian Sailor's Dance

5) Student recommendations for pieces for next concert

6) Concert reflection form

7) Reading unit