During March (Music in our Schools Month), when we study a composer, students also become composers themselves. Here are the lessons I teach in 4th grade:
Lessons 1
Explain Sibelius. Small groups of students on computers while rest of them practice learning The Train’s Off the Track on the recorder. I explain how I will grade them.
Students practice copying the song: Hosisipa into the computer program: Sibelius. This prepares them for when they notate their own compositions in the computer.
Lesson 2
Explain Sibelius again. Small groups of students on computer while rest of them play Train's Off the Track.
Lesson 3
1. Recorder performance assessment: Train's Off the Track
- Practice
- Perform
2. Teach Composition chant – demonstrate example of a good song
Lesson 4
1. Performance assessments for students who were absent or forgot recorders last time.
2. Composition - students work with partners
Lesson 5
Composition - students work
Lesson 6
Composition - students work
Lesson 7
Composition - students work
Lesson 8
1. Practice recorder compositions – 5 mins
2. Perform
3. Tell students their grades – if time, have them replay for a better grade
4. If time, play “How Recorders are Made” – youtube
Materials:
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| 4 per page - front |
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| 4 per page - back |
