Department of Education

Schools Division Office, Manila

VALERIANO E. FUGOSO MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Boys Town Complex, Parang, Marikina City

Lesson Plan in
Grade 10 Music

Prepared by:

MRS. ROSEMARIE ANN C. CAMACHO

TEACHER I

Checked by:

MRS. NENITA O. MACARANAS

TEACHER II
OIC – MAPEH

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 Department of Education
Schools Division Office, Manila
VALERIANO E. FUGOSO MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Boys Town Complex, Parang, Marikina City

MAPEH DEPARTMENT
Date: August 1-9, 2019
I. Topic: 20th Century Musical Styles: Electronics and Chance Music
References: Horizons-Music & Arts Appreciation for young Filipinos 10
II. Objectives: At the end of the lesson, 100% of the students with at least 80% mastery will be
able to:
- Listen perceptively to selected 20th century music.
- Describes distinctive musical elements of given pieces in new musical styles.
- Name the different composers in this time

III. Strategies:
A. Preliminary Activities:
1. Daily Routine
2. Checking of attendance
B. Presentation of the lesson
1. Motivation
a. Display pictures or posters of the different medium of devices used in composing a
song
b. Play an audio about the example of electronic music from an excerpt
c. Name the Composer, Title of the Music, Musical Style, and Description
d. Conduct a Film showing/ Video Watching which focuses on the importance of
Music

2. Activity/Discussion
- Have the students listen to CD recordings or watch video clips from YouTube on
the different composition of the composers in the 2oth century styles: Electronic
and chance music
-Ask them to analyze the characteristics & styles of each through discussion and
sharing insights.
-Ask them to share their impressions, experiences, thoughts, and feelings after
listening to the music and discussing all these.
Guide Questions:
1. Who was the French composer known as the “Father of Electronic Music?
2. What are some of the new musical approaches of Cage?
3. What is meant by musique concrete used by Stockhausen?

3. Generalization
The modern musical tradition experimented with new sounds in classical music
through such styles as Electronic Music and Chance Music. Through this
experimentation, the novelty of sounds emanating from sources other than the
traditional musical instruments played a major role in the compositions being
created.

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4. Exercises
1. Play excerpts of any (one) of the following musical examples:
Cage – 4’33"; Metamorphosis, for piano; Five Songs, for contralto soloist and
piano; Music for Wind Instruments, for wind quintet Stockhausen – Etude,
Electronic STUDIES I and II, Gesang der Junglinge, Kontakte, Momente,
Hymnen Varese – Hyperprism for wind and percussion, Octandre for seven
wind instruments and double bass, Intégrales for wind and percussion,
Ionisation for 13 percussion players
2. Have the students listen carefully to each excerpt and be able to recognize the
distinct musical style of each composer.
3. Let them choose a composition that they like, and then write a short reaction
paper on the composition and the profile of the composer.
5. Evaluation
1. After the different performing activities, prepare a box containing slips of paper
with the names of Cage, Stockhausen, and Varese.
2. Divide the class into four groups. Let each group choose four representatives
who will be assigned as contestants.
3. Let each contestant draw out a composer’s name from the box and say three
sentences about his compositional technique or musical style, his major
contribution to modern music, and one work that shows his compositional style.
4. Let the rest of the groups evaluate each contestant’s answer by flashing a card or
paper marked “CORRECT” or “WRONG.” Each correct answer earns a point.
5. The group with the highest number of points wins the contest.

Evaluation of Performing Activities

Have the student’s rate themselves based on their performance quality.
Rating scale: 5 = Very Good 2 = Poor 4 = Good 1 = Needs Follow-up 3 = Fair
1. How well did I perform chance and electronic music? ____________
2 How well can I identify the different musical genres based on instrumentation,
text, and purpose? ___________
3. How well can I describe the characteristics of each through listening to their
melody, harmony, rhythm, text, and mass appeal? ____________
4. How well did I participate in the performance of the different activities?
____________

6. Assignment
Have the students view this video which is available on the BBC and YouTube
websites:
BBC’s The Story of Music: Age of Rebellion and The Popular Age by Howard
Goodall

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