| 68874 | Composing With Purpose, Level 1 |
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| Siegler, Sarah | |
| Category: Methods/Collections; String Orchestra |
| Instrumentation: violin,viola,cello/bass |
| Comments: Workbooks. Pizzicato exploration, open strings. 4/4 time signature, new notes E, F#, G. D Major key signature, new notes A, B, C#, D. D Major, new rhythm, eighth notes. New time Signature: 2/4 time, tempo markings. New rhythm: half notes. New notes: G string: G, A, B, C. New time signature: ¾ time, dotted half note. New articulation: slurs, ties. Review ¾ time signature and G string notes. New note: F-natural. New note: C-natural. New key signature: C Major. New rhythm: whole notes, whole rest, aleatoric music (roll the dice). New notes: C string (viola, cello) and E string (violin, bass), dynamics. New articulations: staccato, accents. Bonus Activity: Composing your own concert piece! |
| Description: “Composing with Purpose – Level 1” is an innovative composition curriculum for beginning string students. It provides an entire year’s worth of composing lessons that fit seamlessly into large group rehearsal settings. The lessons are sequenced along with first-year lesson books and help reinforce playing skills and deepen students’ musicianship as they learn each new technique on their instrument. “Composing with Purpose – Level 1” is designed to be flexible and fun! Each lesson has options for individual, partner, or group work. Specific themes are provided and related pieces are suggested for listening, permitting students to dive deeper if time allows. This is the perfect resource to help string teachers give their beginning students an authentic composing experience. |