Module Number 1 Objectives

I.1.1.1 Identify and imitate differences in tempi, dynamics, and articulations.

I.1.2.3 Identify and distinguish duple and triple meter aurally and visually.
I.1.3.2 Demonstrate the ability to read the notation of simple songs.
I.1.4.2 Distinguish aurally between half steps and whole steps.
I.1.4.3 Distinguish pitch differences of less than one-half step (intonation).
I.1.7.1 Identify and perform structural units (phrases, sections, introductions, first and second endings).
I.1.7.4 Identify and perform standard literature of various styles and from representative musical periods.
I.2.1.1 Identify and recognize stylistic qualities (staccato, legato, marcato, accent) that influence performance.
I.2.1.3 Respond to the expressive gestures of a conductor.
I.2.2.1 Demonstrate rhythmic patterns from the printed page by echoing, reading and writing.
I.2.2.3 Demonstrate simple rhythmic patterns by echoing and reading.
I.2.3.2 Demonstrate ability to read and perform simple melodies.
I.2.3.3 Identify and perform melodic patterns in major and minor mode.
I.2.4.1 Distinguish aurally between half step or whole step.
I.2.5.1 Identify and demonstrate the basic characteristic tone quality on an instrument within an appropriate range.
First Things First...
0 IV.2.2
List TWO strengths and how to improve them. List TWO weaknesses
and how to improve them. List two new goals for this quarter. Use
these for goals for this module or quarter. This question should be
completed by the second lesson week. Please take this question
seriously and think of specific technical goals that you would like to
achieve by the end of this quarter. Use the levels as a guide. Be sure
to have Mr .Telfer initial this, after it is finished.
Date_______initials_______
50 pts 16
2 Notation On the attached staff paper, write out ALL the scales you will play this quarter for
scale exams. Be sure if you play two octaves you write two octaves. If you need
paper, ask. Most of the scales are in your books, simply copy them to your staff
paper. Neatness and accuracy are very important.
- OR -
Compose a melody using one of the scales. Play the melody on your instrument to
see if it sounds good. Don't just write notes down. Be sure the rhythms are correct
and beats per measure are correct. Freshman only need to write 4-8 measures,
Sophomores 8-16, Juniors 16-24, and Seniors 24-32+. Neatness and accuracy are
65 pts 40
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Module Number 1 Objectives
Notation
3 Complete lessons 1 through 6 of 24 theory lessons on the MUSIC ACE program
on the band computer. This starts of VERY VERY easy, and progresses to a little
(but not very) more difficult music theory. Basically, it covers clefs, intervals, ear
training and some information on scales. This will help you immensely. When you
are finished, let me know and I will check your the program to make sure that you
didnt accidentally forget a lesson. (L) Date____________Initials_______
30 pts 53
Written
1 I.2.1.1 Write the symbols for staccato, tenuto (legato), marcato, and accent above the
notes below.
8 pts 28
4 I.1.2.3 Look at two musical examples and identify which is in duple and which is in triple
meter.(L) Date___________ Initials_______
5 pts 186
5 I.1.2.3 Explain the difference between a song in duple (simple) and triple (compound)
meter.
10 pts 196
7 I.1.7.1 What are phrases? What is an introduction? What are first and second endings?
Write theses definitions below.
5 pts 214
8 I.2.1.1 How do the different attacks & articulations effect the style of the piece?
5 pts 221
10 I.1.2.3 Listen to a musical excerpt and determine if the meter (time signature) is in triple
(feeling of 3) or duple (feeling of two). (L) Date___________ Initials_______
5 pts 95
Performance
6 I.1.4.2 Play one of the major scales for the current quarter and identify where the half steps
are. Write below between what degrees of the scale the half-steps occur. (ie. 1-2)
(L) Date___________ Initials_______
5 pts 206
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Module Number 1 Objectives
9 Have Mr. Telfer or another student (upper classman) show you how to use the
Vivace. You need to know how to do the following tasks.
____1. Launch Vivace Application.
____ 2. Load the desired cartridge
____ 3. Properly hook mic to instrument
____ 4. Select the desired tune from dialog box.
____ 5. Select options so you can hear your solo.
____ 6. Demonstrate how to adjust tempo.
____ 7. Demonstrate how to adjust volume.
10 pts 245
11 I.1.4.3 Tune your instrument to concert Bb using the electronic tuner. Then tune to a
different pitch and to a different instrument. (L) Date___________ Initials_______
5 pts 120
12 Technical Profi
ciencyI.2.3.3
Perform the required scales for the current quarter. Play the octave(s) and tempo as
specified in the scale guidelines. Scales should be played in eigth notes.
Date____________Initials_______
0 pts 128
13 I.2.5.1 While playing through one or more of your band music, demonstrate consistent
tone (or improvement) in maintaining consistent tone quality throughout the
instrument range.(L) Date____________ Initials _________
5 pts 137
14 Technical Profi
ciency
Play the required or rhythmic studies as specified in your guidelines sheet (attached
to your handbook). (L) Date____________Initials_______
0 pts 145
SelfEvaluation
99 IV 2.3 IV 2.2
IV 2.1
Write how you feel about your progress during this quarter, both the positive and
negative experiences. Include answers to all of the following questions.
(1) Did you achieve the goals you set at the beginning of the quarter? Why or why
not? Be specific? (2) Write some suggestions for improving the negatives, and
identify why the positives were positive. (3) Write what grade you feel you
deserve and why. (4) What are some things that I did or you did that did not work
in helping you achieve your goals? (5) What are some things that did work? Please
put some thought into this, this is an excercise to help you evaluate your own
performance, attitude, and improvement for the quarter.Grading is also on
50 pts 241
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