Instrumental Music Ii

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC II

(ELEMENTARY)

ESSENTIAL UNIT 2(E02)

(Developing Technique)

(July 2012)

Unit Statement: Throughout this unit the student will continue to develop his/her techniques for an individual instrument. Technique includes improving tone and quality by developing tonguing skills, dynamics and range of notes.

Essential Outcomes:(assessed for mastery)

The Student Will recognize and label sixteenth notes and sixteenth rests.

TSW count various rhythms which contain sixteenth notes and sixteenth rests.

TSW name and play concert A flat major scale and at least one other major scale upon request which include thirds.

TSW continue to improve tone and quality of his/her individual playing ability.

TSW perform a duet or trio of his/her choice.

TSW demonstrate an ability to tongue quarter notes, eighth notes and/or sixteenth notes clearly. Orchestra students play smooth legato notes.

TSW distinguish between various dynamics and will show a difference in dynamics while playing his/her instrument.

Suggested Materials:

Standard of Excellence (Comprehensive Band Method) Book 2 by Bruce Pearson. Neil Kjos Music Company

Best in Class Book 2 by Bruce Pearson. Neil Kjos Music Company.

Essential Elements Book 2 by Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk. HalLeonard Corp.

Band Fundamentals Book 2 by Steve Hendrick. Hendrick Music Company.

Scale Book 2 by Steve Hendrick. Hendrick Music Company

Band Expressions Book 2 by Robert W. Smith. Warner Brothers Publishing

Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 by Michael Allen. Hal Leonard Corp.

Introduced/Practice Outcomes: (*see course outcome statements)

1. TSW identify and demonstrate through performance what slurs and ties are in music.

Suggested Evaluation:

1. A Written Music Theory Test: TSW

a)label sixteenth notes and sixteenth rests (TSW 1)

b)count various rhythms which contain sixteenth notes and rests (TSW2)

c)label and describe different dynamics (TSW 7)

d)order dynamics from softest to loudest (TSW 7)

2. A Practical Test: TSW be asked to play;

a)at least 2 major scales (one which will be Concert A flat major) to demonstrate tonguing skills using quarter notes, eighth notes and sixteenth note (TSW 6, TSW3)

b)Orchestra students play legato notes.

c)at least 1 major scale which includes thirds (TSW 3)

d)a duet or trio of his/her choice (TSW 5)

e)1 or 2 lines from the student band book. (TSW 4, TSW 6, TSW 7)

RUBRIC FOUND ON FOLLOWING PAGE…………………………………

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC II

(ELEMENTARY)

ESSENTIAL UNIT 2(E02)

(Developing Technique)

(July 2012)

RUBRIC

TSW / ‘A’ / ‘B’ / ‘P’
TSW 1 / recognize and label sixteenth notes and sixteenth rests explaining the subdivisions / recognize and label sixteenth notes and sixteenth rests / B level mastery not achieved
TSW 2 / count various rhythms which contain sixteenth notes and sixteenth rests with 3 mistakes or less / count various rhythms which contain sixteenth notes and sixteenth rests / B level mastery not achieved
TSW 3 / name and play concert A flat major scale and at least one other major scale upon request which include thirds with correct intonation under 3 mistakes / name and play concert A flat major scale and at least one other major scale upon request which include thirds / B level mastery not achieved
TSW 4 / continue to improve tone and quality of his/her individual playing ability by displaying a more
musical sound / continue to improve tone and quality of his/her individual playing ability / B level mastery not achieved
TSW 5 / perform a duet or trio of his/her choice with 3 mistakes or less / perform a duet or trio of his/her choice / B level mastery not achieved
TSW 6 / demonstrate an ability to tongue quarter notes, eighth notes and/or sixteenth notes clearly. Orchestra students play smooth legato notes / B level mastery not achieved
TSW 7 / distinguish between various dynamics and will show a difference in dynamics while playing his/her instrument with advanced musicality / distinguish between various dynamics and will show a difference in dynamics while playing his/her instrument / B level mastery not achieved

QSI INRUMENTAL MUSIC II EL E02