I.

Objectives: After the lesson, students are expected to:

a. discuss the historical and cultural background music of the Baroque
period;
b. discuss the importance of the music of Baroque period nowadays; and
c. play simple melodies of a chorale and provide accompaniment.

II. Subject Matter: “Music of the Baroque Period”

Reference: Music and Arts Learner’s Material, Grade 9 (pp.13-18)
Materials: Pictures and Speaker
Skills: Understanding, Listening, Cooperating
Values: Cooperation
III. Procedure: Developmental Method

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Routine Activity

Let us all stand for an opening prayer. (Students do as told)

Good morning, class! Good morning, Sir!

Before you take your seats. Kindly pick

up some pieces of papers on the floor and
arrange the chairs properly. (Students do as told)

How are you this morning? We’re fine Sir!

It’s nice to hear that!

1. Drill

Before we will start our discussion, let’s

have first some warm-up.

All you have to do just simply follow

the steps. (Students do as told)

2. Motivation

So, before we start our new lesson this

morning, let’s have first an activity. I
have here a pictures and I want you to
observe what is in the pictures. After
observing, I will call someone and ask
some questions regarding on the
picture.

Am I clear class? Yes, Sir!

Class, based on the picture that I

presented to you a while ago, what have
you observed?

Yes, ___? The pictures shows the great people in

the past.
Absolutely!
 Another? Yes, ___? The pictures show the famous
composers in the past.
Very good!

Now, class these pictures has a relation

to our topic this morning.

3. Presentation

So listen carefully and enthusiastically

for we are going to discuss all about
“Music of the Baroque Period”

Everybody read. “Music of the Baroque Period”

4. Statement of the Aim

Now class lend me your ears and be

attentive for today because at the end of
the discussion you are expected to do
the following objectives:

Everybody read.
a. discuss the historical and cultural
background music of the Baroque
period;
b. discuss the importance of the music of
Baroque period nowadays; and
c. play simple melodies of a chorale and
provide accompaniment.
Are the objectives clear class?
Yes, Sir!
B. Discussion Proper

Baroque Period (1685-1750)

-Baroque derived from the
Potuguese word barroco which means
“pearl of irregular shape”

Characteristics of Baroque Music:

 Melodies sound elaborate and
ornamental
 Melodies are not easy to sing or
remember.
 Primarily contrapuntal textures
with some homophony.
 Dynamic contrast – alternation
between loud and soft
 Music genres – operas,
oratorios, suites, toccatas,
concerto grosso, fugue
 Orchestra consists of strings and
continuo.
  Harpsichord and organ are the
keyboard instruments that are
commonly used.
 New forms: 1. Binary- AB 2.
Tertiary – ABC 3. Ground bass
4. fugue

Music Genres of Baroque Music:

1. Concerto – a form of orchestral

music that employs a solo
instrument accompanied by an
orchestra.
2. Concerto Grosso – a form of
orchestral music during the Baroque
period wherein the music is between
a small group of solo instrument
called concertino and the whale
orchestra called tutti.

Famous Composers of the Baroque

Period

1. Johann Sebastian Bach

Born: Germany, March 21, 1685;
Died: July 28, 1750
 He came from a family of
musicians.
 He entered school at age 7
where he was taught religion
and other subjects and
became orphaned at age ten.
 He was a religious man. His
personal and deep faith is
shown in his sacred music.
 He was known for his
compositions for organ,
orchestra and oratorio.

His works include:

 Concerto Grosso
 Masses
 Cantatas
 Fugues
 Works for clavichord and
harpsichord

2. Antonio Vivaldi
Born: Venice, March 4, 1674:
Died: Vienna, July 28, 1741
 Nicknamed il Prete Rosso
(The Red Priest”) because
of his red hair, was an Italian
Baroque composer, Catholic
priest, and a virtuoso
violinist.
  Recognized as one of the
greatest Baroque
composers, his influence
during his lifetime was
widespread over Europe.
 His most famous piece is the
The Four Seasons.

3. George Friedrich Handel

Born: Germany, February 23,
1685; Died: London, April 14,
1759
 He was the second sonn
from the second marriage of
a pastor.
 He is remembered for his
operas and oratorios.
 He became England’s
favorite composer.

Do you have any question class? None, Sir!

Values Integration

Class, we tackled about Music of the

Baroque Period. Now, how do you
define Baroque Period?

Yes, ___? (Student’s possible answer)

Very Good! Another?

Yes, ___? (Student’s possible answer)

Very well said! Thank you!

Now class, since we all know what is

Baroque period, why don’t we touch
and discuss the importance of the music
of Baroque period nowadays.

Who can give one? Yes, ____? (Student’s possible answer)

Amazingly stated! Another?

Yes, _____? (Student’s possible answer)

Absolutely! Thank you so much!

Now class, your classmates’ answers

are outstanding, all I can add is that,
Baroque music has a great impact to our
society because even if it exists in the
past, but still those music are also alive
or uses nowadays. Without baroque
music, our life would be boring most
especially to the times before.
 Do you get me class? Yes, Sir!

C. Application

Now, let’s have an activity. All you

have to do is to follow the mechanics.

Everybody read the mechanics.

Mechanics:
1. Each group will roam around the
campus to find variety of sources
which produces sounds similar to the
instruments being studied.
2. Each group will make their own
presentation with the use of their
different sources. Then, perform in
front of the class in a creative way.
3. Each group will be given 5 minutes to
finish the activity.
4. Each group will be graded according
to the rubrics during the presentation.

Rubrics:
Organization - 15 pts.
Creativity - 10 pts.
Group Participation - 5 pts.
Total - 30 pts.

Are the mechanics and the rubrics clear,

class? Yes, Sir!

(Activity Time)

IV. Evaluation

Everybody read the directions.

Directions:
Identify the composer of each selection
(2 pts. each)

_______1. “Messiah”
_______2. “Four Seasons”
_______3. “Fugue in G Minor”
_______4. “Hallelujah”
_______5. “Spring”

V. Assignment

Directions: Search for a short video

clip of Music of the Baroque Period on
the internet and download it.

Is your assignment clear, class? Yes, Sir!

Do you have any questions about our
topic class? None, Sir!

Let’s call it a day! Goodbye class! Goodbye, Sir!