MS Music Guide

Topic 1: Tone Quality Level 1: Instrumental Music

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

-Perform with open, resonant, stylistically appropriate tone in all registers and ranges. -Demonstrate ability to identify different tone qualities. -Self-assess to improve technique.

Examples of Learning Intention and Success Criteria

Learning Intention: I am learning to play my instrument with the correct tone quality. Success Criteria : I know I’ll have it when, ● I can sit or stand appropriately to play my instrument.

● I can demonstrate correct breathing to produce a good tone on my instrument. (Winds only.) ● I can produce a good tone in all registers using only my mouthpiece/headjoint. (Winds only.) ● I can demonstrate an appropriate bow hold for my instrument. (Strings only.) ● I can produce a good tone in all registers using both pizzicato and arco techniques. (Strings only.) ● I can demonstrate appropriate stick/mallet grip for my assigned instruments. (Percussion only.) ● I can produce a good tone in all registers for my assigned instruments. (Percussion only.)

Example of Learning Progression (Example is a beginning wind class)

● Sit/stand appropriately ● Breathe appropriately ● Tone production in a single register using only mouthpiece/headjoint ● Tone production in a single register using entire instrument ● Tone production in multiple registers using only mouthpiece/headjoint

● Tone production in multiple registers using entire instrument ● Tone production in all registers using only mouthpiece/headjoint ● Tone production in all registers using entire instrument ● Independently self assess and maintain good tone production as other technical concepts are introduced/developed ● Independently create appropriate tone production during the rehearsal of new repertoire.

CONCEPTS:

PRIORITIZED VOCABULARY:

SKILLS:

Posture (sitting and/or standing)

Open/Resonance/Clarity/Warmth Tone/Sound production

Posture maintenance Breathing/Bow hold/Stick grip/