G.F. Handel and contemporary composers – lesson planning ideas
Thursday, March 18th, 2010These days Handel’s keyboard music is most often performed on a piano. At the time that this music was performed however pianos had not yet been invented, so keyboard music was generally played on a harpsichord. Have the students research differences between the instruments, looking at the time when each instrument was invented, and [...]
Teaching Music Students Baroque Music
Sunday, March 14th, 2010These days Handel’s keyboard music is most often performed on a piano. At the time that this music was performed however pianos had not yet been invented, so keyboard music was generally played on a harpsichord. Do some research on the differences between the two, considering when each instrument was invented, how the sound [...]
Five concepts to keep in mind when writing a lesson plan for music
Saturday, March 13th, 2010An indispensable tool for music teachers is the lesson plan. They are very important to the success of both one lesson and the teachers career in general.
There is an old saying that says something like “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” Once you have a bit of experience under your belt however, then preparing [...]
Lesson plan ideas for teaching about untuned percussion
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010In this music lesson plan you’ll find a few ideas for creating a music lesson plan all about untuned percussion instruments.
You could have the students make their own drums. Do this as a demonstration with student participation, or, if you have the resources, let each student make a drum. You’ll simply need a large empty [...]
How to write a lesson plan for music
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010A critical part of a music teachers week is preparing lesson plans They are critical to the success of one lesson, and the whole terms lessons, and the teachers life in general.
There is nothing like the old saying “If you don’t prepare, then prepare to fail”. However, once you are a little more experienced then [...]
Learning about the saxophone in the music classroom
Sunday, March 7th, 2010Studying instruments in your music class? The saxophone is a great one to include in your music lesson plans.
A popular instrument these days is the Saxophone. It has uses from Jazz to Classical and Rock music. Saxophones are often featured in “big band” music.”Big Band” music often features the saxophone. Two alto saxophones, two tenors [...]
A Lesson Plan All About the Orchestra
Thursday, March 4th, 2010Here are a few ideas for lesson planning a lesson all about a Symphony Orchestra
You can arrange the classroom like an orchestra. Place the names of instruments on the the students desks, or affix name stickers to individual students. Allow students to be different instruments on different days.
Discuss different types of musical groups (e.g., concert [...]