Beginner Band Lesson Plan

Alvaro Lagunas
12:30pm
Beginning Level

Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

• Students should know how to read basic musical notation including notes, rhythms, and
symbols such as clefs, time signatures, and dynamics.
• Students should have a basic understanding of how to assemble, hold, and care for their
brass instrument. They should also be familiar with the names and functions of the
different parts of their instrument.
• Students should have some understanding of how to form a proper embouchure (mouth
position) to produce a sound on their brass instrument. This may include concepts such as
proper lip placement, firmness, and airflow. Basic music theory concepts:
• Students should have a basic understanding of concepts such as pitch, scales, intervals,
and simple musical terms.
• Have not mastered tone quality, they should have some ability to produce a sound on
their instrument, even if it is not yet consistent or strong.
• Depending on the specific brass instrument, students should have a basic understanding
of the fingerings or slide positions necessary to produce different pitches.

Objectives
Students will be able to
• Play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on their brass instrument in the key of F.
• Demonstrate understanding of note reading and rhythm in the context of the song.

Standards

Standard 1: Performance: The lesson plan directly helps this standard by providing students with
the opportunity to perform "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on their brass instruments in the key
of F.

Materials
• Board/markers
• Working Instrument

Procedures

Introduction (2 minutes):
• Review the concept of playing songs in different keys.
• Play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" in the key of F by rote.

Warm-up (3 minutes):
 • Lead a brief warm-up exercise focusing on lip flexibility and tone production.
• Review proper embouchure techniques to ensure students are ready to play.

Learning the Song (7 minutes):

• Break down the parts for "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," highlighting the key signature
(F major), time signature (4/4), and note values.
• Play the melody on the whiteboard or demonstrate on your instrument, emphasizing the
correct pitch and rhythm.
• Guide students through playing the song phrase by phrase, providing feedback and
assistance as needed.
• Encourage students to focus on playing with good tone and musical expression.

Group Practice (2 minutes):

• Have students play the song together as a group, starting slowly and gradually increasing
the tempo.
• Provide feedback and corrections as necessary to ensure accuracy and coordination.

Closure
• Summarize key points covered in the lesson
• Remind students to practice

Assessment
• Observing their ability to play
• Listening for correct pitch, rhythm, and musical expression.
• Providing individual feedback and guidance during group practice.