Beginner Orchestra

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Feng Zhao
6th Grade Beginners
Beginner Orchestra
Introduce and develop the basic knowledge and
skills associated with instrumental music
performance, appreciation and comprehension at
the individual and group levels.

• What is the history of your instrument?
• How do proper posture contribute to basic tone
  production ?
• What are the components of written music?
• What are the correct fingerings for your
  instrument?
• How and why do rhythm and internal pulse affect
  performance?
• How does music influence culture?
• How do you practice with a metronome?
• What is the benefit of practicing outside of the
  classroom?

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Chair tests Black belt challenge Playing
grades Concerts
P.R.O.W.L.
Modeling Rhythm Bee Private lessons Bowl of
Opportunity Practice logs Tuning CD Sight
reading Theory Worksheet Warm up Listening to
recordings
Performance Ensemble Skills Musicianship Timbre
Notation Technology Sight Reading Career
Exploration History and Culture Performance
analysis
Supplemental Material
Summer Band
Scales
Fall Concert
Essential Elements Bk. 1 2
Music Theory
Rhythm Bee
Spring Concert