BENJAMIN LEE
LESSON & REHEARSAL PLANS
Elementary Music Lesson - Xylophones & 'Re'
- Introduced students to the solfege note 're' and facilitated application of it on the xylophone while emphasizing the importance of steady beat
- Modeled and echoed musical pieces such as "Hot Cross Buns" that incorporate the 're' concept
- Formative Assessment: Asked students what differences the musical pieces have in terms of solfege notes, rhythms and form
- Summative Assessment: Students performed and sang "Hot Cross Buns" on xylophones with their newfound knowledge of the solfege note 're'.
Elementary Lesson - Xylophones.pdf | |
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Improvisation Lesson for High School Band
- Introduced students to the concept of musical improvisation through the utilization of a blues chord progression and blues scale
- Encouraged higher level thinking by asking students what they think makes a improvised solo effective
- Formative Assessment: Asked groups of students their reasoning as to why they played specific musical phrases
- Summative Assessment: Students perform a brief 12 bar blues solo while using improvisational tools such as the blues scale
Improvisation Lesson.pdf | |
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Rehearsal plan for teaching a specific Bach arrangement while reinforcing mindful musicianship
Middle School Band Rehearsal Outline.pdf | |
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Short rhythmic phrases are introduced to 2nd grade students in which they can modify and perform
Rhythmic Improvising for 2nd Grade.pdf | |
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Students respond to and reflect upon a diverse set of musical selections
Responding and Reflecting for 10th Grade.pdf | |
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Basic rhythmic concepts such as quarter & eighth notes are practiced in this lesson
1st Grade Lesson Plan (Practice: quarter & eighth note. Prepare: La).pdf | |
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Evaluations
Elementary Music Practicum - Evaluation.pdf | |
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Secondary Instrumental Practicum - Evaluation.pdf | |
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Relevant ASSIGNMENTS
Music History Term Paper - Cool Jazz.pdf | |
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Materials for Students' Jazz Audition.pdf | |
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