4 Lesson Unit Students will explore a variety of Jazz styles while focussing on more advanced improvisation techniques. Lessons include: Chords, Progressions and Major Scales; Modal Scales; Rhythm Changes; II -V – I Progressions Lesson One: Chords amh_11M_lsn1_BLM3_Jazz Chords and Diatonic Progressions amh_11M_lsn1_BLM4_BB_Checklist_ amh_11M_lsn1_BLM5_Generic Exit Card amh_11M_lsn1_TR1_Elements of Music Constructed Success Criteria Checklist amh_11M_lsn1_TR2_Co-Constructed Success Criteria […]

5 Lesson Unit Students will develop their listening & performance skills as they relate to jazz. Lessons include: Discovering Jazz, Swing, Latin, Blues, Funk and Rock amh_9_lsn1_ discovering jazz amh_9_lsn1_BLM1_red light green light amh_9_lsn1_BLM2_Concept Attainment amh_9_lsn1_BLM3_Creative Process Checklist amh_9_lsn1_BLM4_Jazz Chords and Diatonic Progressions exit amh_9_lsn1_TR1_Elements of Music Constructed Success Criteria Checklist amh_9_lsn1_TR2_mind mapping amh_9_lsn1_TR3_creative process […]

Students will explore a variety of Jazz styles while focussing on more advanced improvisation techniques.
Lessons include: Chords, Progressions and Major Scales; Modal Scales; Rhythm Changes; II -V – I Progressions

Students will develop their listening & performance skills as they relate to jazz. Lessons include: Discovering Jazz, Swing, Latin, Blues, Funk and Rock.

In these three lessons students will explore and learn how the Elements of Music are applied in arranging and composing for Guitar Ensemble. Through listening, performing, harmonic and melodic analysis students will be guided in a step-by-step process in creating their own individual quartet arrangement of an established piece of solo guitar repertoire by Classical […]

In these two lessons students will explore and learn how the Elements of Music are utilized in Bossa Nova Style Guitar. Students will watch and listen to Bossa Nova performers with the aim to accurately develop the left and right hand techniques, bass lines and extended chord forms of the Bossa Nova style

In this 5 lesson unit students will explore and learn how the Elements of Music are utilized in Flamenco Style Guitar. Students will watch and listen to Flamenco performers, make observations, develop technical facility, apply appropriate vocabulary, develop improvisation skills, compose and perform solos and duets in the Flamenco style. amg_3M_lsn5_flamenco—-fixed amg_3M_lsn5_flamenco amg_3M_lsn5_TR12_Co-constructed_rubric_sample amg_3M_lsn5_BLM7_Solo Flamenco […]

Students will research & debate copyright laws in Canada associated with downloading and digital sharing of files. amg_10_lsn1_BLM2_GROUP 2 – research sheet amg_10_lsn1_BLM3_GROUP 3 – research sheet amg_10_lsn1_BLM4_TRIANGLE DEBATE REFLECTIONS group 1 _ 2 amg_10_lsn1_BLM5_TRIANGLE DEBATE REFLECTIONS – Group3 amg_10_lsn1_TR1_4 CORNERS explained amg_10_lsn1_TR2_COPYRIGHT questions amg_10_lsn1_TR3_TRIANGE DEBATE Explained amg_10_lsn1_TR4_TRIANGLE DEBATE ORGANIZER amg_10_lsn1_TR5_Triangle Debating Tips amg_10_lsn1_BLM1_GROUP 1 […]

Students will develop an understanding of the health risks potentially associated with listening to music (live & recorded). amg_10_lsn2_ hows your hearing lesson 1 of 1 amg_10_lsn2_BLM1_Most least important ideas amg_10_lsn2_BLM2_SOUND LEVEL MEASUREMENT Assignment amg_10_lsn2_BLM3_EXIT CARD – SOUND LEVEL MEASUREMENT amg_10_TR1_SOUND LEVEL MEASUREMENT amg_10_lsn1_TR5__Simple_Melody_with_chords

Using the creative process and available technologies, students will create their own small ensemble guitar arrangement of a familiar tune.

Throughout these 5 lessons, students will be exploring the elements of music through the blues. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge through listening and research activities related to blues music and musicians. Performance and theory will come together while the students learn how to write blues scales and blues chord progressions and finally improvise their own creation.

Students will use available digital recording and editing software to create an original composition, following the techniques of one of the four compositional techniques studied. Students will investigate copyright law in Canada in order to defend their use of sampling of other musician’s creative work. Students will use incorporate feedback from others to further refine and improve their compositions.

Students will identify several leadership styles such as autocratic, delegative and laissez-faire and learn to develop their own leadership style to contribute to the success of a small ensemble. ame_lsn3_TR2_Leadership Style Scenarios ame_lsn3_BLM2_Leadership Styles Mind Map ame_lsn3_BLM3_Leadership Styles Reflection Chart

Students will identify and develop interpersonal skills such as conflict management, social awareness and a sense of humour to improve their performance in small ensembles.

Students will arrange a pre-existing piece (such as a Christmas carol) for performance by their small ensemble group. Students will use technology and the creative process to create their arrangements. ame_lsn3_TR2_Leadership Style Scenarios ame_lsn2_TR1_Interpersonal Skills Chart Sample ame_lsn3_BLM4_Listening Log Example ame_lsn3_BLM3_Leadership Styles Reflection Chart ame_lsn3_BLM2_Leadership Styles Mind Map ame_lsn2_BLM1_My Interpersonal Skills Reflection Sheet ame_lsn3_BLM3_Leadership Styles […]