George Mason University
Instrumental Music Lesson Plan
Name: Samantha Charriez
Subject & Level: Symphonic Band
Materials: chairs, stands, articulation study, video recording, CHARM companion guide, CHARM, metronome
Activity or Title of Music
Estimated Start/End Times
Standard(s)
Assessment & Mastery
HAVE MET READY TO SUBDIV
Conducting in 7/8
Rhythm A on Rhythm Warm-Up
TSWBAT: Perform
with precise rhythms
with appropriate articulation
Melodic Study: A
TSWBAT:
perform with correct
pitches/fingerings
perform with appropriate musical
expression (phrasing)
with precise rhythms
with appropriate articulation
Play M.3-A if we have the music
If not play B in companion guide
TSWBAT:
perform with correct
pitches/fingerings
perform with appropriate musical
expression (phrasing)
demonstrate correct technique
Melodic Study: B
Play M.A-M.30
Closer:
Date: 3/15/17
School: Langley HS
Procedure (SW/TW)
Ask students to explain what 7/8 is
Teach them how to count it
Have them conduct it with you while counting
CLAP and COUNT A on Rhythm Warm-Up
Play it on a C
THINK OF EIGHTH NOTES AS A PICK UP TO THE NEXT MEASURES
It will keep it moving forward rather than slowing down
SW play first four measures only
TW sing first four measures
SW play first four measures. (Correct as needed)
Repeat process with last five measures
Play all nine measures
POSSIBLY 1/2 with 1 counting while other plays and then switch
Does it sound familiar?
Play m.3- A enforcing correct phrasing and articulation
SW play first four measures only
TW sing first four measures
SW play first four measures. (Correct as needed)
Repeat process with last five measures
Play all nine measures
Does it sound familiar?
Play m.3- A enforcing correct phrasing and articulation
PLAY MELODIC STUDY A
EVERYONE KEEPS THE MELODIC STUDY. For candy?
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7/8 Meter Performance Assessment: Yes or No

1. Rhythm is accurate ____

2. Keeps a steady beat ____
3. Correct Articulations ____