by OMEA | Mar 20, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, classroom music, Elementary, Orff, Primary / Junior
The Ostinato Creation unit for grade 2 explores ways of understanding the half note and its duration. Students have the experience of playing pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments as part of this unit. The Orff process is embedded within each lesson as...
by OMEA | Mar 20, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, classroom music, Elementary, Primary/Junior
The Bell Horses unit for grade 1 explores the form call and response and the discovery of the different pitches sol, la, and mi and their placement on the two lined staff. Students have the experience of playing pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments as part...
by OMEA | Mar 20, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Elementary, Primary/Junior
Students explore timbre by representing a word in a story with an instrument or a composed 3 note motive that is played or sung. (3 lessons) Brief Overview Lessons Teacher Resources Black Line Masters Overview Grade 1 Orff Starlight Grade 1 Orff Starlight Lesson 1...
by OMEA | Mar 20, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Elementary, Elementary Unit Plans (2009 Curriculum Support)
Take a stroll down Variation Lane and become experts in the elements of music. Explore ‘Theme and Variations’ in numerous formats – from small and large group compositions to MINDS ON activities with games, videos and food! Descriptive feedback abounds so watch out,...
by OMEA | Mar 19, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Elementary, Elementary Unit Plans (2009 Curriculum Support)
When you watch a movie, how do you know that a “bad guy” is just around the corner? Often without words, composers like John Williams of “Star Wars” fame, cleverly create musical themes to add suspense to a scene or intensify the emotional impact of events in a story....
by OMEA | Mar 19, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Elementary, Elementary Unit Plans (2009 Curriculum Support), Primary/Junior
This unit combines a study of national anthems and other ‘important’ songs, emphasizing good singing techniques. Lessons will develop the ability to read devised and standard notation, creating melodic contours and transferring the contours to the staff. Students will...
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