Ensemble

Rehearsal Lesson Plan Format

Name: Alyssa Pitcock




Ensemble: Symphonic Band
Primary Goal: Reinforce concept of subdivision
Secondary Goal:

TEKS to be addressed in this lesson:

117.209. Music, Middle School 2, Adopted 2013.

Date of Lesson: September 5, 2014

(3.) Creative Expression:

(C)
perform independently and expressively, with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating appropriate large
ensemble performance techniques;
(E)
sight-read independently and expressively, with accurate intonation and rhythm,

Materials or Resources: Crunch Time by James Swearingen; Crunch Time rhythm sheet
handout


Warm-ups:







Time Needed: 15 minutes
1. Exercise #1:
a. Objectives: To teach subdivision and how the melody and accompaniment
line up in measure 16 in order to prevent rushing.
b. Procedures/Process:
i. Pass out the rhythm sheet and count the melody with all students.
Next, have half of the students count the melody while others say
ch for the rhythm motor.
ii. Students count the accompaniment rhythm, then ch it. Half of the
students will count the accompaniment while others ch the rhythm
motor.
iii. Switch parts and count/ch until each student has had a chance to
perform each part in this way.
iv. Students then perform their own part with their instrument. The
parts should fit together perfectly after this exercise.


c. Assessment: Informal assessment through listening and giving specific feedback.

Sight-Reading: Line 37







Time Needed: 5 minutes

1. Objectives: Students will gain skills in interpreting music symbols while playing with


a characteristic sound on their instrument and blending with the ensemble.

2. Process:



a. Students will count out loud and finger the notes on their instruments



b. Students will air and finger the notes on their instruments



c. Students will play the rhythm on a concert F



d. Students will play as written

3. Items to anticipate: missing the key signature and the syncopated rhythm.

4. Assessment: Informal
Rehearsal:

1. Piece 1: Crunch Time


a. Objectives: Measures 15-23, play with correct rhythm, accents, notes, and



characteristic tone for each instrument.

b. Activities/strategies employed: Counting parts, ch subdivision, fingering

notes, active listening.
c. Items to anticipate: Weak pick-ups to measures 15 in the flutes, clarinets
and trumpets.



d. Assessment: informal

Closure:
1. Summarize objectives of lesson: To develop individual playing abilities while developing a
mature balance and blend with the ensemble.
2. Communicate objectives for the next rehearsal

Reflection on Lesson:
The first exercise went very well. Having the metronome playing softly helped the students to
keep the rhythm motor steady in the beginning. I gradually turned it down and they still did a
great job. This was a good exercise for teaching internal steady beat.

Modifications for ELL or gifted students:
Translate key words and phrases into the ELLs native language. Use visual representation for
concepts, such as drawing shapes for desired note lengths.
Let gifted students demonstrate a concept for the class by playing a solo on their instruments.