Guitar, Grade 9 (AMG1O) – The Blues, Unit Plan

by OMEA | Mar 5, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Assessment Tools, Guitar, Lesson Plans, Unit Plans

Throughout these 5 lessons, students will be exploring the elements of music through the blues. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge through listening and research activities related to blues music and musicians. Performance and theory will...

Music and Computers, Grade 11/12 (AMM3M/4M), Digital Recording

by OMEA | Mar 5, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support

Students will use available digital recording and editing software to create an original composition, following the techniques of one of the four compositional techniques studied. Students will investigate copyright law in Canada in order to defend their use of...

Small Ensemble, Any Grade (AME) – Developing Leadership Skills in Small Ensembles

by OMEA | Mar 4, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Lesson Plans, Secondary

Students will identify several leadership styles such as autocratic, delegative and laissez-faire and learn to develop their own leadership style to contribute to the success of a small ensemble. ame_lsn3_TR2_Leadership Style Scenarios ame_lsn3_BLM2_Leadership Styles...

Small Ensemble, Any Grade (AME) – Developing Successful Interpersonal Skills in Small Ensembles

by OMEA | Mar 4, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Lesson Plans

Students will identify and develop interpersonal skills such as conflict management, social awareness and a sense of humour to improve their performance in small ensembles.

Music & Computers, Grade 11/12 (AMM3M/4M) – 20th Century Explorations

by OMEA | Mar 4, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Inquiry, Lesson Plans, Secondary

Students pick a musical movement or genre from the 20th Century and using the skills of inquiry and critical thinking, research and present information about it. Students also compose a piece in the style of their chosen genre using notation software, highlighting...

Music and Computers, Grade 11/12 (AMM3M/4M) – Solo/Ensemble Accompaniment

by OMEA | Mar 4, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support

Students will use available digital recording and editing software to create an accompaniment for a solo or group performance. Students will become aware of their legal responsibilities as an arranger and ensure they do not break any copyright laws....