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Star Spangled Banner: For Orchestra Lesson PlanStar Spangled Banner: For Orchestra Lesson Plan
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Star Spangled Banner: For Orchestra

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Middle schoolers practice playing "The Star Spangled Banner" while focusing on phrasing. They work with the instructor to mark the lyrics and music, then play the song using the phrasing indicated. Several cross-curricular  extension activities are included.

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instruments, orchestras, the star spangled banner, francis scott key

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orchestra, playing instruments, star spangled banner, playing music, music instruction, musical phrasing, visual and performing arts
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6th - 8th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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