Topic: Classical Composers

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Standards Addressed: 

MU.2.C.1.1

MU.2.H.1.2

MU.3.H.1.2

MU.4.H.1.2

MU.5.H.1.2

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Learning Objectives:

1. Students will learn about Mozart, Beethoven, and other classical composers.

2. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the classical composers we've discussed in class by participating in an assessment game. 

3. Students will work together as a team and be able to identify specific facts about each composer.

4. Students will perform on unpitched percussion instruments.  

4. Students will perform on recorders with proper playing technique (3rd, 4th, and 5th) 

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Classroom Activities: 

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Welcome

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Vocal Warm-Up

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Composer Unit

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Mozart Powerpoint

- Learn key facts about Mozart

- Mozart Jeopardy Game (assessment) 

- A Little Night Music (unpitched percussion play-along) 

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Beethoven Powerpoint 

- Learn key facts about Beethoven

- Beethoven Jeopardy Game (assessment) 

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John Williams Powerpoint

- Learn key facts about John Williams

- Jeopardy game

- Star Wars rhythm play along

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Romantic Composers

Tchaikovsky

Chopin

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Powerpoints and Assessment Games

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Summer Rhythm Bingo Game once composer unit is finished.

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Recorders (3rd, 4th, and 5th grade)

Continue with recorder karate series 

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If more time is needed, music game or World Music Review