This book is intended to introduce concepts about music composition to band and orchestra students of all ages and engage them in actual creative composing projects. The National Core Arts Standards (2014) emphasize that students should be engaged in the "creative practices of imagination, investigation, construction, and reflection in multiple contexts." These lesson plans attempt to accomplish that challenge in the context of large group band and orchestra ensemble classes using composition activities and projects.
Foreword Introduction: How to use this book Chapter 1: Soundscapes Teacher Guide: Lesson 1. Soundscapes Student Worksheet: Lesson 1. Soundscapes Teacher Guide: Lesson 1. Soundscapes: Supplemental Materials Chapter 2: Timbre Teacher Guide: Lesson 2. Timbre Student Worksheet: Lesson 2. Timbre Teacher Guide: Lesson 2. Timbre: Supplementary Materials Chapter 3: Rhythm Teacher Guide: Lesson 3. Rhythm Student Worksheet: Lesson 3. Rhythm Student Worksheet: Lesson 3. Rhythm Teacher Guide: Lesson 3. Rhythm: Supplementary Materials Student Test 1. Lessons 1-3: Soundscapes, Timbre, Rhythm Teacher Answer Key: Student Test 1. Lessons 1-3 Chapter 4: Melody Teacher Guide: Lesson 4. Melody Student Worksheet: Lesson 4. Melody (Orchestra Version) Student Worksheet: Lesson 4. Melody (Band Version) Teacher Guide: Lesson 4. Melody: Supplementary Materials Chapter 5: Ostinato Teacher Guide: Lesson 5. Ostinato Student Work Sheet: Lesson 5. Ostinato Teacher Guide: Lesson 5: Ostinato: Supplemental Materials Chapter 6: Textures Teacher Guide: Lesson 6. Texture Student Worksheet: Lesson 6. Texture Teacher Guide: Lesson 6. Texture: Supplemental Materials Test 2. Lesson 4-6: Melody, Ostinato, Texture TEACHER ANSWER KEY Test 2. Lesson 4-6: Ostinato, Texture, and Melody Chapter 7: Words into Music Teacher Guide: Lesson 7. Text based composing Student Worksheet: Lesson 7. Text based composing Teacher Guide: Lesson 7: Text based composing: Supplemental Materials Chapter 8: Harmony Teacher Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony Student Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony - Orchestra Version Student Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony - Band Version Teacher Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony: Supplemental Materials Chapter 9: Form Teacher Guide: Lesson 9. Form Student Guide: Lesson 9. Form Teacher Guide: Lesson 9. Form: Supplemental Materials Chapter 10: Final Composition Teacher Guide: Lesson 10. Final Composition Student Work Sheet: Lesson 10. Final Composition Project Teacher Guide: Lesson 10 Final Composition Supplemental Materials Test 3. Lessons 7-10 Melody, Harmony, Form Teacher Answer Key Test 3. Lessons 7-10 Appendix 1 Dynamics and Articulation Charts Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Sample Evaluation Form for Student Compositions Appendix 4: Creative Warmups for band Appendix 5: Recommended Resources
