Kelly Graham

Microteaching 2

11/22/16

The First Noel

State Standards:

6.2.1 play with correct posture, characteristic tone quality,

accurate tuning and intonation, good breath support, proper

bowing, and correct hand position.

6.2.2 play one-octave major scales in keys appropriate to each
instrument.

National Standards

Performing on instruments alone and with others a varied

repertoire of music.
Listening to, analyzing, and describing music

Objectives:

Students will
o Play the melody with proper dynamics and articulations

Materials:

Trumpet
Score
Piano

Procedure:
1. Have the students listen to the teacher singing the rhythm and
pitches found in the song and have them echo.
a. The first time do as written in the music (with Slurs)
b. The second time without slurs
i. Ask the students which flowed more evenly. Lets
2.
3.
4.
5.

play it this way

Have the students echo the melody on solfege
The teacher will model the solfege on their instrument
Have the students apply the solfege to their instruments
Ask the students where slurs can be found in their music and
then play the entire song.
a. If time, to play again make sure dynamics are played
properly
b. If time, Have the students point out who has the melody
and where

Kelly Graham

Microteaching 2

11/22/16

i. Special notes: Trumpets kick out tuning slide,

Trombones move slides quickly to avoid gliss
Assessment:

Assessment will be informal and completed while the teacher

listens to the students perform the song.
o Looking for proper articulation, rhythm, and pitches

Next Class:

Work on phrasing and bringing out the melody lines