How are points calculated in an orchestra classroom?
Each section plays the ‘words’ (which are a sequence of notes selected from our concert music). If the section plays in tune, they get a point….if not, they don’t get a point. I didn’t do this like a traditional bee with one student at a time because the rest of the students would get BORED.
What makes a student successful in the orchestra?
Every student gets to be successful because they get to play music at their own level…music they like…something they’re good at. End of the week: Students recorded their final audition/profile video using Canvas. Their videos showcased their strengths as a musician.
What did Mr Burt do in the orchestra classroom?
Mr. Burt came the next day and taught my students some of the basics of conducting…then he ran a rehearsal. It was totally eye-opening to see how my students responded to a new conductor. I got so many tips to improve my own conducting. I found myself taking a lot of notes…and I noticed things happening in the music I’d not noticed before.
Who is the teacher of the compliments project?
Nearly two months ago, I got an email from Stephanie MacArthur, an 8th grade health teacher in Stillwater, New York. She had done this incredible project with her students and wanted to share it with other teachers. Because I get a lot of emails, it took me quite a while to even click on the link she sent.
Each section plays the ‘words’ (which are a sequence of notes selected from our concert music). If the section plays in tune, they get a point….if not, they don’t get a point. I didn’t do this like a traditional bee with one student at a time because the rest of the students would get BORED.
Every student gets to be successful because they get to play music at their own level…music they like…something they’re good at. End of the week: Students recorded their final audition/profile video using Canvas. Their videos showcased their strengths as a musician.
Mr. Burt came the next day and taught my students some of the basics of conducting…then he ran a rehearsal. It was totally eye-opening to see how my students responded to a new conductor. I got so many tips to improve my own conducting. I found myself taking a lot of notes…and I noticed things happening in the music I’d not noticed before.
What are the four families of orchestra instruments?
Create a lesson plan that introduces middle-school students to the four families of orchestra instruments: strings, winds, brass, and percussion.