Grade Instructional Unit Advancing String Ensemble Techniques Instruction in the skills for The students will be -Set-up, tune, and organize -preparation for 9.1.8ABCDGH superior performance is able to demonstrate the rehearsal space in a rehearsal I; 9.2.8ABC interwoven into each class and ownership in their timely fashion. is related to the specific orchestra. Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 1 of 9
every variety. Instruction in the skills for The students will be -Tune instrument to correct -tune the instrument 9.1.8ABCDGH superior performance is able to tune their pitch. using pegs or fine I; 9.2.8ABC interwoven into each class and instruments. tuners as appropriate is related to the specific Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 2 of 9
Instruction in the skills for The students will be -Begin music at the tempo -performance of 9.1.8ABCDGH superior performance is able to demonstrate as given by the conductor. selected materials at I; 9.2.8ABC interwoven into each class and skill in following a an acceptable is related to the specific conductor. -Perform varying degrees of dynamics, tempi, and articulations as shown by the conductor. -Cut-off together as given Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 3 of 9
Instruction in the skills for The students will be -Perform correct notes, -playing printed music 9.1.8ABCDGH superior performance is able to perform from dynamics, and articulations at a level appropriate I; 9.2.8ABC interwoven into each class and printed orchestral (bowings) as notated in the for the student's is related to the specific music. music in rehearsals and musical development concerts. -discussing Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 4 of 9
Instruction in the skills for The students will be -Perform at a dynamic -performance of 9.1.8ABCDGH superior performance is able to demonstrate appropriate for the individual selected music in I; 9.2.8ABC interwoven into each class and sensitivity to blend instrumental section in rehearsals and is related to the specific and balance in relation to the rest of the concerts rehearsal and ensemble. -Respond to questions regarding part assignments (Who has the melody? Accompaniment? Etc.) Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 5 of 9
Instruction in the skills for The students will be -Perform music in a variety -performance of a 9.1.8ABCDGH superior performance is able to perform a of meter signatures, variety of music I; 9.2.8ABC interwoven into each class and variety of musical melodic and rhythmic -discussion of playing is related to the specific styles through patterns, and articulations techniques orchestral repertoire. appropriate to the historical context of the work. -Summarize playing techniques for a particular historical period. Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 6 of 9
Instruction in the skills for The students will be -Discuss stage entrances, -concert performance 9.1.8ABCDGH superior performance is able to demonstrate posture, audience response, I; 9.2.8ABC interwoven into each class and appropriate stage and general decorum as is is related to the specific etiquette when traditionally accepted at performing in public. concerts. Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 7 of 9
Instructional Unit Holiday/ Winter Concert Preparation Instruction in the skills for superior performance is interwoven into each class and is related to the specific Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 8 of 9
Instructional Unit Spring Concert Preparation Instruction in the skills for superior performance is interwoven into each class and is related to the specific Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 9 of 9