Dan Plybon

Teachers: Dan Plybon Vocational/Career Component: Music Theory Academic Component: SOL/Competencies:Four part choral writing Technology SOLS: C/T 9-12.1 Demonstrate Knowledge of the nature and operation of technology systems C/T 9-12.2 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology C/T 9-12.3 Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology C/T 9-12.4 Practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software C/T 9-12.5 Demonstrate knowledge of technologies that support collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity C/T 9-12.6 Use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources C/T 9-12.7 Evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks C/T 9-12.8 Use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions C/T 9-12.9 Use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences Materials Needed: Laptop Computer, Finale Note Pad Music Software, LCD Projector with speakers Students will…create a four measure, four-part choral writing exercise using finale notepad. First the student will choose a chord structure in which the music is to follow through four measures. Then the student will create the melody that will adhere to the choosen chords. Next the student will create bass movement that moves along below the melody. Finally, the student will harmonize the chorale by filling in the alto and tenor parts. After these steps are complete the student will listen to and discuss their chorale with their classmates. Integrated Lessons That Work Evaluation Procedures: Assessment Test Quiz Worksheet Class Participation Project Book Assignment Notebook Rubric Self-Evaluation Graphic Organizer Other Bloom’s Level: Create Evaluate Analyze Apply Understand Knowledge Marzano’s Strategies: Setting Objectives/Providing Feedback Cues/Questions/Advanced Organizers Vocabulary Non linguistic representation Summarizing/Note Taking Identifying similarities and differences Concept Maps/Pacing Guides Check all that apply: Evidence of Technology Varied Instructional Strategies Multicultural Goals Cross Discipline Character Education Writing Across the Curriculum Reflection on lesson: Finale note pad is an invaluable tool in the music theory classroom due to it's playablitity of the students work giving them direct feedback. Students are able to not only hear there own work but can experience others work as well. Students can create four-part choral works and listen to them without having the normally neccesary piano skills.