Here’s an outline of an introduction to band instruments lesson

Subject(s): Music Grades(s): Junior High/High School, Grades PreK-1, Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5

Title – Intro to School Band Instruments

By – Aaron Harper

Primary Subject – Music

Grade Level – K-12

Standards:

NYS Standards #2

Do Now:

Make a list of all the instruments in a school band.

Objective:

Students will learn about various instruments in a school band.

Materials:

Piccolo, Flute, Soprano Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Oboe, French Horn, Snare Drum, etc.

Procedure:

Teacher will first give a brief overview on the many roles of a school band.
Teacher will then explain the three different instrument families in a band (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion).
Starting with the Woodwinds, the teacher will introduce each instrument explaining its purpose, sound and construction. A sound demonstration will be given.
For Brass, see step 3.
For Percussion, see step 3.

Evaluation:

The students will be able to answer different questions about the instruments they have witnessed.

Homework:

Students are to pick two separate instruments and list their similarities and differences in a short essay.