Created by Jay Laging CECS 4100 A Mozartean Adventure
Developed for 6th Grade Band Students Integrates study of culture and history into the instrumental music curriculum Mozart Unit
Essential Question How does music work?
Unit Questions What are the important patterns in my chosen music? Why did Mozart write this music? Did Mozart’s world have any influence on what he wrote? How does this information help me interpret Mozart’s music?
(6.1) Perception. The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry. (6.2) Creative expression/performance. The student sings or plays an instrument, individually or in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music. (6.5) The student relates music to history,to society, and to culture. State Standards
Analyze musical patterns in Mozart’s music Present information about Mozart and his world using Power Point Perform Mozart’s music in concert Sample Activities
Rubric for scoring analysis of music Oral presentation, with rubric, about the piece of music to be performed, using Power Point or other presentation program Performance of a work by Mozart Recording of the performance onto CD Evaluation