Percussion Worksheet
A lesson plan by David Williams, Napoli School
TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed:
Notation
CAI
Level:
Elementary
Equipment:
Band in a box, Sibelius
Duration:
25 Minutes
Prior Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of Basic notation, percussion instruments, mallets and stroke order.
MENC Standards Addressed:
MENC 2: Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
MENC 5: Reading and notating music.
Materials:
computer, speakers, sibelius and band in a box and worksheet provided
Objectives:
Students will have the opportunity to play 4 different instruments
in rotation, with this lesson.
Students will play each part using inst. indicated.
Procedures:
With students, review each percussion part.
Assign each student an instrument and let the fun begin.
With less than 4 students, filter part and play though software
program.
Evaluation:
Record student performance and play back to demonstrate their efforts or to point out musical changes that could or need to be made.
Follow Up:
Substitute the parts written to other instruments as desired for a variety of timbres.
Add other instruments as needed or for more students in the percussion section.
Have students create their own music for percussion ensemble.
