DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN MUSIC GRADE 9

Music of the Classical Period

I. Objectives

By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

a. Identify the prominent composers of the Classical period and their historical importance.
b. Appreciate classical music and composers' contributions to music and
c. Listen to and respond to classical composers' compositions.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Music of the Classical Period

Reference: Music Learner’s Material Grade 9 Unit 2 pp. 36-42

Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Images

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preparatory Activity
1. Prayer
Let’s bow our head and start our day with a - The student will bow their head & lead the

prayer. May I call Mr./Ms.________ to lead the prayer.

prayer.

2. Greetings
- Good morning class
- Good morning, Sir!
- How’s your day?
- We’re good Sir.

3. Checking of Attendance
- Yes Sir!
- Okay let’s check the attendance. As I call
your name you say present. Okay?

B. Motivation
- Class for today we will discuss another - Yes sir!
lesson but before that I have a video for you to
watch and tell me what have you observed.

https://tinyurl.com/4mz7y5h2

- So who were the three composers - Sir they are Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang
mentioned in the video? Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig Van
Beethoven.

- Sir they are known for their contribution

- Okay very good! What were they known about music of the classical era.
for?
 - Very good! Thank you for your participation.
As we tackle our lesson for today, we will
encounter those you just answered along the
way.
- Yes Sir!
- Are you ready to learn?

C. Lesson Proper - Sir it’s about Music of the Classical Period!

Do you have any idea what would be the topic
that we are going to discuss today?

- That’s correct!

Now let’s proceed to our discussion.

- So what is Music of the Classical Period?
- the classical era was also called “Age of
Reason.”
- dominated by Aristocracy, as patrons of
musicians and artists.
- French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars
occurred.
- American Declaration of Independence in
1776 and The American Revolution
- The term “classical” denotes conformity with
the principles and characteristics of ancient
Greece and Roman literature and art which
were formal, elegant, simple, freed and
dignified.
- Harmony and texture is homophonic in
general.
- The dynamics of loud and soft were clearly
shown through the extensive use of
crescendo and diminuendo.
- A style of broken chord accompaniment
called, Alberti Bass was practiced.

Now let’s proceed to the Composers of the

Classical Period
- First is Franz Joseph
Haydn (1732-1809)
- He is one of the most
prominent composers
of the classical period.
- His life is described
 as a “rags-to-riches” story
- His music reflects his character and
personality: mainly calm, balanced, serious
but with touches of humor.
- He was able to compose over 100
symphonies and developed them into long
forms for a large orchestra.
- “Father of Symphony”
- His works:
 Surprise Symphony
 The Clock
 The Military
- He also wrote chamber piano music and
choral works.

Now let us listen to one of his composition which

is the Symphony No.94 in G Major "Surprise” 2nd
movement.

The next one is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

(1756-1791)

- he is a child prodigy and the most amazing

genius in musical history
- Age 5: Playing violin and harpsichord
- Age 6: Recognized as an exceptional
pianist.
- Age 7: Already composing excellent music.
- Age 13: He had written sonatas, concertos,
symphonies, religious works, and operas
and operettas.
- He experimented in all kinds of music and
composed over 700 works.
- Unfortunately, due to mismanaged finances
he lived his life in poverty, died young and
was buried in an unknown grave.
- His works are:
 The Marriage of Figaro
 Don Giovanni
  The Magic Flute
 Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
 Piano Sonata no.11 in A major (“Rondo”) 3 rd
movement.

Now let us listen to one of his composition which

is the Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545
(so-called facile or semplice sonata)

Lastly is Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)

- born in Bonn, Germany to a family of

musicians and studied music at an early
age
- He was the composer who bridged the late
Classical era and the early Romantic era.
- He was a talented pianist and composer
- His famous compositions include 32 piano
sonatas, 21 set of variations, 9 symphonies,
5 concertos for piano, 16 string quartets and
choral music.
- His works include:
 “Missa Solemnis” (1818-1823)
 “Fidelio” (1805)
 Symphony No. 3 (Eroica), No. 5, No. 6
(Pastoral), No. 9 (Choral)
- He began to go deaf in 1796 but this did not
become a hindrance.
- He continued composing through the help
of an assistant and hearing gadget.
- Some of his famous compositions were
made when he was deaf.

Characteristics of Beethoven’s works:

- His music veered toward larger orchestras.
- Sound was centered on the violas and
lower registers of the violins and cellos to
give his music a darker mood.
- All themes in a piece are tied together by
 one motif.
- He developed musical themes and motifs
extensively by means of
- modulation
- He used more brass instruments and
dynamics

Now let us listen to one of his famous works
whicu is the Piano Sonata no 14 in c sharp minor
(Moonlight) 1st mov. Op. 27 no 2 (adagio
sostenuto)
D. Generalization
- So class! Who are the three major composers
of the Classical Period?
- Sir they are Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig Van
Beethoven.
- Sir I have learned that Classical music
expresses the deepest thoughts of our
civilization. Through their music, composers
paint a picture of the society and times in
which they lived. You can experience the
greatness and achievements of another
generation through its music.

- Very good! Now what have you learned from

our lesson for today?

- Correct! Thank you for that wonderful

answer.

E. Application
Okay now let’s have an activity
- Getting life lessons from composers’ lives.
What lessons or values do you get from the
composers’ brief biographies?
Write a few words or phrases on the space
provided.

- Yes sir!
 Is it clear class?
Okay you may start answering. Once you
are done just give your papers to me.

IV. Evaluation
Direction: Answer the following questions:
1. Who are the known composers in the classical period?
2. Who is the composer of the late classical period?
3. Who is the composer of the early classical period?
4. Who is the composer of the middle classical period?
5. Who is the composer that composed more than 600 works?

V. Assignment
Direction: Listen to any music of the three composers and answer the activity below using the format
given.

Of the music from the three composers, which one has left a strong impact on you? Why? Write piece
entitled _____________________ by ________________________ has left a strong impact on me
because___________________________________________________________________________.