Chinese Music in School

Secondary Music Methods

Fall, 2014
Greg Adler
Gadle363@live.kutztown.edu

Table of Contents
Table of Contents1
Introduction and Philosophy2
Course Goals and Objectives...3
ANAYLSES
Learner
Analysis....4
Instructional
Analysis....5
Concept
Analysis....6

Introduction and Philosophy

Chinese music is a very unique form of music that is not looked at or appreciated in
America. The unique attributes of Chinese music that are very distinct to the culture really bring
out the music and its taste. It is important that in music programs, Chinese music is addressed
and discussed about. Chinese music can be traced back 7,000-8,000 years and the instruments
that are used to create this music can be traced back that long as well. These instruments are not
seen very often, or at all in American music and this experience for the students will allow them
to better understand the greater variety that is out there.
It is also very important that the students begin to understand that there is lots of music in
the world other than American music. They need to learn to broaden their musical knowledge to
outside the norm and to figure out why this music is important. Also, the rich history of China
and its role in the world today can be seen in the music they listen to and making this connection
will help solidify past and present information.

Goals Analysis and Objectives

Concrete Goals
1. Students will be able to identify attributes (on the music specifically) that are connected to
Chinese music.
2. Students will be to listen and identify different themes and musical styles that are associated
with Chinese music.
3. Students will be able to identify and name various different Chinese instruments based on
look and sound.

Fuzzy Goal
1. Students will be able to appreciate the differences between Chinese music and music of other
cultures.

Learner Analysis
This course will be implemented at Council Rock High School South in Holland,
Pennsylvania which is located in Bucks County. The total number of students enrolled in the 912 high school is 2000. The second highest represented demographic behind white/Caucasian
students are Asian Americans. Holland is 97% White, 1% African American, 2% Asian or
Pacific Islander and 1% other. The class will consist of students from grades 11-12 and the class
size will be 19 students. I will be seeing this class 3 times a week as per the cycle of the school
schedule.
Council Rock South is part of the Council Rock School District and the only other high
school in the district is Council Rock High School North. The median price of a home is
308,800 and the median house size is 1,904 Sq. ft. Based on this information, I am led to believe
that the families in the district make above average income.
The students are taught Kodaly and Orff from an early age and overall the district has
very high literacy skills and high test scores. The district has a high emphasis on success from
an early age.
http://www.schooldigger.com/go/PA/schools/0696000691/school.aspx
http://www.crsd.org/crsouth

Instructional Analysis
Standard 9.2 Historical and Cultural Contexts
Students will be able to listen to Chinese music and connect, if possible, its relevance to
Chinese history. Students will also be able to discuss Chinese cultural influences on the music
and be able to connect the two.

Standard 9.3 Critical Response

Students will be able to discuss and explain why Chinese music is worth having
classwork over and how its influence affects American music and culture. Students will also be
able to discuss the differences between Chinese music and other cultures music and what may
have caused these differences.

Standard 9.4 Aesthetic Response

Students will be able to recognize different styles of dance and singing associated directly
with Chinese music. Students will be able to learn a very basic introduction to Chinese music
diction and language.

http://musicstandards.org/states/pennsylvania/

Concept Analysis
1. Chinese History
2. First Piece
a. Chinese National Anthem
-Historical Significance and Relevance
3. Second Piece
a. Dance of the Yi People, Liu Fang Pipa Solo
-Instrumentation
-Style

Content Verification
"Chinese Music: Development, Instruments." Chinese Music: Development, Instruments. Travel China
Guide, n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2014.

"Chinese Music -- China.org.cn." Chinese Music -- China.org.cn. China.org, n.d. Web. 05 Oct. 2014.
"Traditional Chinese Music - an Introduction to Classical (literati) Tradition and Its Relation to Chinese
Calligraphy and Painting." Traditional Chinese Music. PhilMultic, 6 May 2007. Web. 06 Oct. 2014.

http://musicstandards.org/states/pennsylvania/
http://www.schooldigger.com/go/PA/schools/0696000691/school.aspx
http://www.crsd.org/crsouth