This unit is comprised of 5 lessons consisting of these following Lesson plans
Lesson 1 – What’s My Motif?
Lesson 2 – The Arugment
Lesson 3 – Program Music
Lesson 4 – But I Play French Horn!
Lesson 5 – Let’s Tell The Story Through Music

AMC Unit Overview – Grade 10 revised

Students will compose a melodic idea that characterizes their own personality as an introduction to their study of motifs and their use in literature and music. Students will identify effective compositional strategies in other students’ work.

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amc_10_lsn1_BLM2_REFLECTION ON STUDENT COMPOSITIONS

amc_10_lsn1_BLM1_What’s my Motif

Students will explore the use of sound to convey a feeling or idea or strong emotion. Students will identify various types of chamber ensembles

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amc_10_lsn2_BLM3_The Best Composition Ever Written

Students will discover the Critical Analysis Process by working through the stages of first impression, description, analysis, cultural context, to create an informed opinion of a work. Students will analyze selections of music to identify the use of the elements of music

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amc_10_lsn3_TR1_CHOICE BOARD

amc_10_lsn3_BLM4_Analysis of Program Music

Students will apply their knowledge of the elements, following the creative process as they adapt scores for various instrumentations.

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amc_10_lsn4_TR2_Sample Rubric for Arranging Assignment

amc_10_lsn4_BLM5_TRANSPOSING INSTRUMENTS

Students will focus on producing a preliminary work, revising and refining and presenting, performing and sharing the finished product. Students will reflect on their growth through their engagement in the creative process.

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amc_10_lsn5_TR3_Sample Rubric for Program Music Assignment

amc_10_lsn5_BLM7_self-assessment of rehearsal

amc_10_lsn5_BLM6_Character Analysis