Music Theory in Band and Orchestra

Wendy Barden

$10.95

56 Pages, Paperback

ISBN: 0849726123
Edition: W67

The more students understand about the music, the better they are able to perform it! Music Theory in Band and Orchestra makes it possible to teach music theory through repertoire, and connect and expand experiences to promote higher-level thinking. This practical, 56-page resource will build your understanding and confidence to develop theory activities that balance rigor, higher-level thinking, and time. Duplicate or customize 19 different forms for class use.

Chapter	Title	Content
1	Practical Music Theory	An understanding of music theory will help improve the performance of your band and orchestra.
2	Hierarchy of Thinking Skills	Use the framework of Revised Bloom's Taxonomy to incorporate practical elements of music theory into your rehearsals.
3	Activity and Assessment Design	Develop activities and assessments to balance rigor, higher-level thinking, and time.
4	Music Vocabulary Activities and Assessments	Forms 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9
5	Rhythm Activities and Assessments	Forms 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
6	Duplicable Rhythm Forms	Forms 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
7	Terms and Symbols Reference Center	Forms 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 help students gather and organize information about the terms and symbols in their concert repertoire.