7th and 8th Grade Band

Learning Targets:

1) I can play the Bb, Eb, F, major scales and the chromatic scale at a "3" on our 4 point rating scale.
2) I can explain the purpose of key signatures and observe that key signature while playing a piec
3) I can play Mars and Academic Festival Overture at at least a 3 on our 4 point rating scale.
4) I can explain "improvisation" and improvise in the my small group lesson.


Lesson  Plan: 
1) Welcome
2) New music procedures - Extra copies are in your cubbies! (1 minute)
3) Section Leaders - what do you need? (1 minute))
4) Scales (2 minutes)
5) Games for tonal patterns - Tonic and Dominant. (5 minutes)
6) Applying solfege to instruments in Eb
7) Off podium (music and question time)
8) Mars - Run through. Self Assess. Is it a 3 or 4? If not why not?
    Students collaborate on setting goals for Wednesday's rehearsal
9) Run Academic Festival Overture! Self Assess. Is it a 3 or 4? If not why not?
    Students collaborate on setting goals for Wednesday's rehearsal.
10)  Student Selected 3rd piece.