HIGH SCHOOL Orchestra UNIT 1: FIRST GRADING PERIOD Mnth / pacing Big Ideas/ Learning Intentins/ Learning Outcmes Suggested Prjects September/Octber/Nvember Establish rutines and warm-ups. Cmmn Cre Display and use technical vcabulary in the classrm. Frmative Assessment Pair share Warm up Exit slips Accuntable talk Checklists Jurnal tls Prject rubric Test Perfrmance rubric BI 1. The skills, techniques and elements and principles f music can be learned, studied, refined, and practiced. LI: Skill develpment apprpriate t cmplexity f literature LO: Perfrm with the ensemble pieces f apprpriate difficulty LI: Apprpriate level f understanding and perfrmance f the elements f music LO: Perfrm with apprpriate tne prductin, including articulatin, breath supprt, bwing, and fingering LO: Assess, affect, and refine the quality f persnal perfrmance BI 3 Music prvides a medium t understand and exchange ideas LI: Music can be used t express and cmmunicate ideas LO: Perfrm music that expresses ideas Vcabulary: pitch, meldy, intnatin, timbre, rhythm, duratin, rte, imprvisatin, lyrics, theme, articulatin, legat, staccat, blend, balance, dynamics, pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff EQ: Hw des practice imprve perfrmance? Discuss techniques fr imprved practice Identify and describe varius genres f music where apprpriate (i.e. flk, patritic, classical, cuntry, jazz, Latin-American, etc.) Perfrm selected rchestra repertire frm the fllwing and additinal selectins apprpriate t the level f the students: Essential Elements Vl. 1 r 2 Supplement Instrumental Cmpsitins Supplemental Percussin Bk Crrespnding Instrumental music with text Differentiatin Supply backgrund knwledge Vary respnse strategies Fster cllabratin and cmmunity Individual Accmmdatins, Mdificatins and Adaptatins Refer t student s IEP. General Accmmdatins: Repetitin, Prximity t teacher, ne n ne, small grup, flash cards, vide audi examples Culturally Respnsive Pedaggy Cmmunicate high expectatins Build Relatinships Structure Learning Within the Cntext f Culture
UNIT 2: SECOND GRADING PERIOD Mnth / pacing Big Ideas/ Learning Intentins/ Learning Outcmes Suggested Prjects Nvember/December BI 1 The skills, techniques and elements and principles f music can be learned, studied, refined, and practiced. LI: : Skill develpment apprpriate t cmplexity f literature LO: Perfrm with the ensemble pieces f apprpriate difficulty LO: Perfrm with apprpriate tne prductin, including articulatin, breathing, embuchure, bwing and fingering LO: Perfrm with apprpriate expressive cntrls Cmmn Cre Reflect n cmmunity perfrmances. Write a persnal narrative abut yur experience Frmative Assessment Pair share Warm up Exit slips Accuntable talk Checklists Jurnal tls Prject rubric Test Perfrmance rubric BI 4: Peple have expressed experiences and ideas thrugh music thrughut time and acrss cultures. LI: Ideas can be expressed thrugh music. These ideas can be expressed as themes thrughut time and acrss culture. Vcabulary: pitch, meldy, intnatin, timbre, rhythm, intensity, dynamics, duratin, harmny, rte, imprvisatin, scat, lyrics, theme, articulatin, legat, staccat, blend, balance, dynamics, pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff EQ: Hw is the creatin f music a reflectin f urselves? Identify and describe varius genres f music where apprpriate (i.e. flk, patritic, classical, cuntry, jazz, Latin-American, etc.) Cnsider hliday perfrmances a way f cnnecting with the larger cmmunity. Encurage the students t plan and refine pprtunities fr cmmunity perfrmance. Perfrm selected rchestra repertire frm the fllwing and additinal selectins apprpriate t the level f the students: Essential Elements Vl. 1 r 2 Supplement Instrumental Cmpsitins Crrespnding Instrumental music with text Differentiatin Optimize relevance, value, and authenticity Accmmdatins: Audi and visual examples, grup wrk, study guide/vcabulary sheet Culturally Respnsive Pedaggy Cmmunicate a Psitive Perspective f Families Structure Learning Within the Cntext f Culture
January Cmmn Cre PP Cmparing Themes Cmpare themes in tw different musical selectins. Draw cmparisns based n the musical elements Frmative Assessment Pair share Warm up Exit slips Accuntable talk Checklists Jurnal tls Prject rubric Test Perfrmance rubric BI 1: The skills, techniques and elements and principles f music can be learned, studied, refined, and practiced. LI: Apprpriate level f understanding and perfrmance f the elements f music LO: Perfrm with the ensemble pieces f apprpriate difficulty LO: Perfrm with apprpriate tne prductin, including articulatin, breathing, embuchure, bwing and fingering LO: Perfrm with apprpriate expressive cntrls alne and within the ensemble LO: Assess, affect, and refine the quality f persnal perfrmance and perfrmance f the ensemble BI 3: Music prvides a medium t understand and exchange ideas LI: Music can be used t express and cmmunicate ideas LO: Perfrm music that expresses ideas BI 4: Peple have expressed experiences and ideas thrugh music thrughut time and acrss cultures. LI: Ideas can be expressed thrugh music. These ideas can be expressed as themes thrughut time and acrss culture. Vcabulary: pitch, meldy, intnatin, harmny, timbre, rhythm, intensity, duratin, rte, imprvisatin, scat, lyrics, theme, articulatin, legat, staccat, blend and balance, dynamics, pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff EQ: Is it true that music knws n bundaries? Identify and describe varius genres f music where apprpriate (i.e. flk, patritic, classical, cuntry, jazz, Latin-American, etc.) Identify and cmpare themes in selected rchestra literature. Explain hw cmpsers express ideas. Perfrm selected rchestra repertire frm the fllwing and additinal selectins apprpriate t the level f the students: Essential Elements Vl. 1 r 2 Supplement Instrumental Cmpsitins Crrespnding Instrumental music with text Differentiatin Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relatinships Accmmdatins: Audi examples, mdeling, enlarge music Culturally Respnsive Pedaggy Create Learner-Centered Instructin Structure Learning Within the Cntext f Culture
UNIT 3: THIRD GRADING PERIOD Mnth / pacing Big Ideas/ Learning Intentins/ Learning Outcmes Suggested Prjects February Cmmn Cre HS reading Music Review Read and cmprehend infrmatinal texts independently Frmative Assessment Pair share Warm up Exit slips Accuntable talk Checklists Jurnal tls Prject rubric Test Perfrmance rubric BI 1: The skills, techniques and elements and principles f music can be learned, studied, refined, and practiced. LI: Apprpriate level f understanding and perfrmance f the elements f music LO Perfrm with the ensemble pieces f apprpriate difficulty LO Perfrm with apprpriate tne prductin, including articulatin, breathing, embuchure, bwing and fingering LO Perfrm with apprpriate expressive cntrls alne and within the ensemble BI 4: Peple have expressed experiences and ideas thrugh music thrughut time and acrss cultures. LI: Ideas can be expressed thrugh music. These ideas can be expressed as themes thrughut time and acrss culture. BI 5: There are frmal and infrmal prcesses used t determine the quality f wrks in the arts. LI: Frmal criticism entails the understanding f the elements necessary t critique a musical wrk. LO: Assess, affect, and refine the quality f persnal perfrmance and perfrmance f the ensemble Vcabulary: pitch, meldy, intnatin, harmny, timbre, rhythm, intensity, duratin, rte, imprvisatin, scat, lyrics, theme, sampling, cmpser, arranger, frmal criticism EQ: Hw des the cncept f quality relate t musical perfrmance? Discuss and debate the use f digital technlgy t capture, share, and recrd music. Use the prcess f frmal criticism t analyze perfrmance Perfrm selected rchestra repertire frm the fllwing and additinal selectins apprpriate t the level f the students: Essential Elements Vl. 1 r 2 Supplement Instrumental Cmpsitins Crrespnding Instrumental music with text Differentiatin Optimize individual chice and autnmy Accmmdatins: grup wrk, extended time, definitins Culturally Respnsive Pedaggy Create Learner-Centered Instructin Enrich the curriculum
March Cmmn Cre HS reading Music Streaming Integrate multiple surces f infrmatin presented in diverse media r frmats and evaluate their credibility Frmative Assessment Pair share Warm up Exit slips Accuntable talk Checklists Jurnal tls Prject rubric Test Perfrmance rubric BI 1: The skills, techniques and elements and principles f music can be learned, studied, refined, and practiced. LI: Apprpriate level f understanding and perfrmance f the elements f music LO Perfrm with the ensemble pieces f apprpriate difficulty LO Perfrm with apprpriate tne prductin, including articulatin, breathing, embuchure, bwing and fingering LO Perfrm with apprpriate expressive cntrls alne and within the ensemble BI 4: Peple have expressed experiences and ideas thrugh music thrughut time and acrss cultures. LI: Ideas can be expressed thrugh music. These ideas can be expressed as themes thrughut time and acrss culture. BI 5: There are frmal and infrmal prcesses used t determine the quality f wrks in the arts. LI: Frmal criticism entails the understanding f the elements necessary t critique a musical wrk. LO: Assess, affect, and refine the quality f persnal perfrmance and perfrmance f the ensemble Vcabulary: pitch, meldy, intnatin, harmny, timbre, rhythm, intensity, duratin, rte, imprvisatin, scat, lyrics, theme, sampling, cmpser, arranger, frmal criticism EQ: What influences the develpment f a persnal aesthetic? Discuss and debate the use f digital technlgy t capture, share, and recrd music. Use the prcess f frmal criticism t analyze perfrmance Perfrm selected rchestra repertire frm the fllwing and additinal selectins apprpriate t the level f the students: Essential Elements Vl. 1 r 2 Supplement Instrumental Cmpsitins Crrespnding Instrumental music with text Differentiatin Illustrate thrugh multiple media Use multiple media fr cmmunicatin Accmmdatins: grup wrk, extended time, graphic rganizer Culturally Respnsive Pedaggy Create Learner-Centered Instructin Enrich the curriculum
.UNIT 4: FOURTH GRADING PERIOD Mnth / pacing April/May/June End f year prject SUBJECT/COURSE High Schl Orchestra Mnth May/June Big Idea(s) The skills, techniques, elements, and principles f music can be learned, studied, refined, and practiced._ ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS Hw is the creatin f music a reflectin f urselves? Is it true that music knws n bundaries? Is the histrical r cultural cntext imprtant t listening and/r analyzing music? Hw des the cncept f quality relate t musical perfrmance? What influences the develpment f a persnal aesthetic? CONTENT (Learning Intentins) Tne prductin, including apprpriate tnguing, breathing, embuchure, bwing, and fingering Apprpriate expressive cntrls, alne and within the ensemble Ensemble rutine and rehearsal/perfrmance etiquette Musical selectins f Level 1 0r 2 difficulty Musicians imprve thrugh study, practice, and perfrmance
SKILLS (Learning Outcmes) Perfrm with prper mechanics, expressin, and difficulty Perfrm with ensemble demnstrating rehearsal and perfrmance etiquette Give key examples f relatinships in the study f music ASSESSMENT Rubric ACTIVITIES Read and play a piece f music with apprpriate difficulty. Select ne f the fllwing tpics explred ver the year. Explain hw yur perfrmance as a musician has been changed by the knwledge acquired in ne f these areas: Grwth in understanding f practice and perfrmance Use f musical elements t enhance perfrmance Themes and ideas cmmunicated thrugh music Music related cnsumerism and the effects f digital technlgy RESOURCES Instruments, music, instrumental supplies, music stand, chairs, MP3, Tablet, Recrding Device, Tuner