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- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students compose and arrange music within specific guidelines. They # identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used in a musical work. They compare and contrast the use of those techniques between different compositions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 5th
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Students compose music with musical instruments, and write the proper notation for the songs they have created. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the skill of songwriting. They explore techniques and strategies used in creating a musical composition. They identify terms such as MIDI, composition, time signature, sequencing, recording, and rhythmic and melodic notation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students complete their own composition (ABA song form, C Major scale, 32-60 measures) using the keyboard and sequencing software on the computer to playback the song. They fill in answers in their workbooks and watch how to transfer their compositions from MIDI file to CD Audio files. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students create their own songs by identifying and incorporating musical notation and methods into an original music composition. They evaluate forms and methods of other compositions from Students of the class and a composer of another era. They write a report on a composer and execute basic conducting skills in relation to their own composition to the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 8th
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Students decode musical notation and then synthesize and apply by notating their own musical composition. Students draw various rhythmic examples which are equal in time duration. They notate and count rhythmic patterns. Additional cross curriculum activities are listed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students compose a simple melody using the notes of the D Major Scale. Criteria/Rubric for evaluation is provided with variations depending on skill level of students. A minimum of one forty-five minute class period is needed for this lesson. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 5th
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Students create and perform original musical compositions using poetry as a basis for the creative process. This cross-curricular two-day lesson can be done in two 45 minute class periods. Students evaluate performances as part of assessment. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 5th
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Students create and perform original band compositions using their own band instruments. This two day lesson requires student compositions to be done at home. Students evaluate performances using a checklist for composing (included). Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students work in small groups using SMART Board Technology to write a 4 measure music composition. studying the basic structure and vocabulary of written music is the goal of this experience. Full Review »
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