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Title - Intro to School Band Instruments
By - Aaron Harper
Primary Subject - Music
Grade Level - K-12
Standards:
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.
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