Grade Instructional Unit Advancing String Ensemble Techniques -tuning The students will be -Set-up, tune, and organize -preparation for 9.1.8ABCDGH -warm-ups that include a able to demonstrate the rehearsal space in a rehearsal I; 9.2.8ABC variety of bowing styles and ownership in their timely fashion. rhythms orchestra. -arrangements for string Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 1 of 6
Instructional Unit Advancing String Ensemble Techniques -tuning The students will be -Use fine tuners and/or -correctness of pitch 9.1.8ABCDGH -warm-ups that include a able to tune their tuning pegs to tune string to in comparison to tuner I; 9.2.8ABC variety of bowing styles and instruments. correct pitch. rhythms -arrangements for string -tuning The students will be -Begin music at the tempo -performance of 9.1.8ABCDGH -warm-ups that include a able to demonstrate as given by the conductor. selected materials at I; 9.2.8ABC variety of bowing styles and skill in following a an acceptable rhythms conductor. -Perform varying degrees -arrangements for string of dynamics, tempi, and articulations as shown by the conductor. -Cut-off together as given Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 2 of 6
Instructional Unit Advancing String Ensemble Techniques -tuning The students will be -Perform correct notes, -performance of 9.1.8ABCDGH -warm-ups that include a able to perform from dynamics and articulations printed music at a I; 9.2.8ABC variety of bowing styles and printed orchestral (bowings) as notated in the level appropriate for rhythms music. music in rehearsals and the student's musical -arrangements for string concerts. development -Discuss terminology. -discussion of -Follow conductor. terminology. -following conductor's directions -tuning The students will be -Perform at a dynamic -performance of 9.1.8ABCDGH -warm-ups that include a able to demonstrate appropriate for the individual selected music in I; 9.2.8ABC variety of bowing styles and sensitivity to blend instrumental section in rehearsals and rhythms and balance in relation to the rest of the concerts -arrangements for string rehearsal and ensemble. -respond to questions regarding part assignments (who has the melody? Accompaniment? Etc.) Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 3 of 6
Instructional Unit Advancing String Ensemble Techniques -tuning The students will be -Perform music in a variety -performance of a 9.1.8ABCDGH -warm-ups that include a able to perform a of meter signatures, variety of music I; 9.2.8ABC variety of bowing styles and variety of musical melodic and rhythmic -discussion of playing rhythms styles through patterns, and articulations techniques -arrangements for string orchestral repertoire. appropriate to the historical context of the work. -Summarize playing techniques for a particular historical period. -tuning The students will be -Discuss stage entrances, -concert performance 9.1.8ABCDGH -warm-ups that include a able to demonstrate posture, audience response, I; 9.2.8ABC variety of bowing styles and appropriate stage and general decorum as is rhythms etiquette when traditionally accepted at -arrangements for string performing in public. concerts. Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 4 of 6
Instructional Unit Holiday/Winter Concert Preparation -Instruction in orchestra is not divided into units of a specific length; rather, instruction in the skills for superior performance is interwoven into each class and is related to the specific musical compositions being performed. These skills include basic musicianship, ear training and music reading. Within the context of basic musicianship are activities that build ensemble skills such as watching the conductor, entrance and release, dynamic control, balance, blend, ensemble tone quality, and performing in various styles. Ear training skills emphasize tuning, intonation, harmonic color and structure, and ensemble (rhythmic precision). Music reading skills include performance in major keys through 4 sharps and 4 flats, and minor keys through 3 sharps and 3 flats. Rhythmic reading skills constitute patterns through 16th notes including dotted rhythms, syncopation, and meters of Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 5 of 6
Instructional Unit Spring Concert Preparation -Instruction in orchestra is not divided into units of a specific length; rather, instruction in the skills for superior performance is interwoven into each class and is related to the specific musical compositions being performed. These skills include basic musicianship, ear training and music reading. Within the context of basic musicianship are activities that build ensemble skills such as watching the conductor, entrance and release, dynamic control, balance, blend, ensemble tone quality, and performing in various styles. Ear training skills emphasize tuning, intonation, harmonic color and structure, and ensemble (rhythmic precision). Music reading skills include performance in major keys through 4 sharps and 4 flats, and minor keys through 3 sharps and 3 flats. Rhythmic reading skills constitute patterns through 16th notes including dotted rhythms, syncopation, and meters of Wednesday, September 03, 2003 Page 6 of 6