Name: Jon Wilson

Bridgewater College - Music Lesson Plan

Class/Ensemble: Intermediate Band Date: 2/27/17

National Standards and/or VA SOL(s):

HII.5 The student will read, perform, and notate scales, including ascending and
descending concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, G, D, A, and E major scales and a chromatic
scale in eighth notes with M.M. quarter note = 100.
HII.11 The student will demonstrate and describe ensemble skills at an intermediate
level, including: 1. Balancing and blending instrumental timbres; 2. Making
adjustments to facilitate correct intonation; 3. Matching dynamic levels and playing
style.

Materials/Equipment:
Chromebooks
Dr. Beat
Tuner
Hymnsong of Philip Bliss David Holsinger
Rampage Todd Stalter

Prior Knowledge:
All major scales

Objectives/Goals:
Student will be able to perform C, G, D, A, E, B, F#, Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, and F major scales
in an ensemble setting at 90 bpm. Student will be able to recognize and adjust tuning
errors in repertoire.

Accommodations:
Scale sheets for students
 Content/Procedures:

Time: Sequence:
20 Practice log submissions and reflections

2 Breathing noodles
3 F slurs and chords
5 Clarke Bb, F: crescendo or decrescendo across phrase
5 Chromatic (Bb-Bb):
- 60 120 bpm, eighth notes
- All staccato, mp
5 Scales:
- Circle of 5ths, starting on C
- All scales 90 bpm.
- Ab & Eb Fishbowl Friday!
3 Bb scale in half notes
- Blend, Balance, and Intonation

20 Hymnsong of Philip Bliss

- 1st note, supported sound
- Tune ensemble chords in 23 and 56
- F-mf before 57
- Melody intonation throughout

10 Rampage
- Consistent tempo in slow portion
- Flute intonation in slow portion

10 Sight Reading Factory

- Grade 3, 6/8 time

Closing:
Put away Chromebooks, pack up instruments, put away chairs and stands

Assessment:
Informal assessment of ensemble performance of major scales at 90 bpm with 80%
correct notes. Individual members make and retain correct tuning adjustments in
warmups, Hymnsong of Philip Bliss, and Rampage 3 out of 4 times.