1. Perform music in the keys of concert D-flat and G-flat.
2. Sight read and rehearse The Vanished Army b y Kenneth Alford, edited by Frederick Fennell. 3. Perform in a 2/4 meter. 4. Be able to define musical terms such as sostenuto and cantabile. 5. Create dynamic contrast. 6. Provide positive and constructive feedback for themselves and others in the group.
Procedures: The students will,
1. Warm up. a. F-stretch (HIAR.11, HIAR.12). b. Sound Innovations i. D-flat ii. G-flat 2. Sight read The Vanished Army (HIAR.19). a. Address what went well and what needs improvement (HIAR.21). b. Discuss characteristics of a British march (HIAR.20). 3. Play from the beginning-C. a. Address dynamics (going from ff to pp) (HIAR.13). b. Agree on note length in measures 10 and 18. 4. Play E-G. a. Work on dynamic contrast (HIAR.15). b. Emphasize accents (HIAR.15). 5. Play K-P. a. Define cantabile (HIAR.8). b. Work on having a more lyrical style. 6. Play P-end. a. Address ending. b. Work on full dynamics (HAIR.13).
Assessment: The students will,
1. Be competent in performing in the concert D-flat and G-flat scales. 2. Sight read a march. 3. Perform their ensemble parts as a full group or in smaller groups. 4. Be called on to answer questions or will volunteer to answer when prompted. 5. Actively participate in the lesson.