TI:ME Teacher-Submitted Lesson Plans

Music Notation

Music Notation Michael Wann [email protected] Cradlerock Upper Middle School TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: Notation Software Level: Middle School Class: Instrumental Equipment: Finale program, IMac/PC computer Duration: 30 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: Sixth grade band students have some prior knowledge of reading music notation. Students perform MBDA grade music 1-1 1/2. MENC Standards Addressed: MENC […]

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I IV V V7 Chord Progression

Russell Wagoner [email protected] Tappan Zee High School TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: Electronic Musical Instruments Notation Software Instructional Software Level: High School Class: Music Theory Equipment: Auralia, Finale, Digital Performer (Band-in-a-Box – optional) Duration: 45 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: Students will have a basic understanding of primary chords and their inversions and will be able

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What is American Jazz Music: Scavenger Hunt

What is American Jazz Music-Scavenger Hunt Michael [email protected] Elementary School TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: MultimediaInformation Processing Level: Elementary Class: General Music Equipment: Internet,computer lab,printer,headphones,web browser,search engine Duration: 60 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: Students know how to search the internet and print. MENC Standards Addressed: MENC 6: Listening to, analyzing and describing music.MENC 7: Evaluating

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Introducing Blues for Middle School Jazz Band

Introducing Blues for Middle School Jazz Band Michael Wann [email protected] Cradlerock Upper Middle School TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: Notation Software Level: Middle School Class: Instrumental Equipment: Finale Notepad, IMac/PC Duration: 35 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: Students have from 2-3 years of instrument instruction. Students are familiar with basic rhythms such as whole, half, dotted

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Jazz Listen and Compare

Jazz Listen and Compare Michael [email protected] Elementary School TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: Multimedia Level: Elementary Class: General Music Equipment: Midi files of Jazz excerpts. Sequencing program ie: Digital Performer, Cakewalk, ProTools Computer lab or several “stations” Duration: 60 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: 1. Knowledge of Jazz Elements and styles. 2. How to listen and

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Trumpet Target Practice

Trumpet Target Practice Michael [email protected] Elementary School TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: Instructional Music Software Level: Elementary Class: Instrumental Equipment: Computer with overhead/screen, Music Ace I,II Duration: 30 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: Students have developed basic skills to perform Hot Cross Buns, Mary had a little Lamb, Ode to Joy. MENC Standards Addressed: MENC 2:

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Aleatoric Music Composition

Aleatoric Music Composition Robert [email protected] Middle School TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: Sequencing Level: Middle School Class: General Music Equipment: MAC G4 Powerbook (or comparable PC)Digital Performer (or any other sequencing program) Duration: 100 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: Students know how to step enter music on a sequencing program. MENC Standards Addressed: MENC 4: Composing

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Instrumental Ear-Training

Instrumental Ear-Training Scott Watson [email protected] Parkland School District TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: Notation Sequencing Level: Any Level Instrumental Music Equipment: Notation Software Computer Optional: Sequencer Duration: 30 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of their instrument Ability to audiate familiar tune MENC Standards Addressed: MENC 2: Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied

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Take a “Chance”

Take a “Chance” Angie [email protected] Rochester Regional Junior High School TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: Electronic Musical Instruments Level: Middle School Class: General Music Equipment: Casio Keyboards with General MIDI Duration: 70 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: Students should be familiar with the electronic keyboard basic operation and know how to select various instruments and styles.

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Notation in Five-Finger Positions

Notation in Five-Finger Positions Angie [email protected] Rochester Regional JHS TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed: Notation Level: Middle School Class: General Music Equipment: Electronic Keyboards EMacs or similar Sibelius or other notation program Duration: 70 Minutes Prior Knowledge and Skills: Students have basic keyboard skills and are able to perform 2 or more 8-16 measure songs in

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