Composition Concepts for Band and Orchestra

ForewordIntroduction: How to use this book

Chapter 1: Soundscapes

Teacher Guide: Lesson 1. Soundscapes

Student Worksheet: Lesson 1. Soundscapes

Teacher Guide: Lesson 1. Soundscapes: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 2: TimbreTeacher Guide: Lesson 2. Timbre

Student Worksheet: Lesson 2. TimbreTeacher Guide: Lesson 2. Timbre: Supplementary Materials

Chapter 3: Rhythm

Teacher Guide: Lesson 3. Rhythm

Student Worksheet: Lesson 3. RhythmStudent Worksheet: Lesson 3. Rhythm

Teacher Guide: Lesson 3. Rhythm: Supplementary Materials

Student Test 1. Lessons 1-3: Soundscapes, Timbre, Rhythm Teacher Answer Key: Student Test 1. Lessons 1-3Chapter 4: MelodyTeacher Guide: Lesson 4. Melody

Student Worksheet: Lesson 4. Melody (Orchestra Version)

Student Worksheet: Lesson 4. Melody (Band Version)

Teacher Guide: Lesson 4. Melody: Supplementary Materials

Chapter 5: OstinatoTeacher Guide: Lesson 5. Ostinato

Student Work Sheet: Lesson 5. Ostinato

Teacher Guide: Lesson 5: Ostinato: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 6: TexturesTeacher Guide: Lesson 6. Texture

Student Worksheet: Lesson 6. Texture

Teacher Guide: Lesson 6. Texture: Supplemental Materials

Test 2. Lesson 4-6: Melody, Ostinato, TextureTEACHER ANSWER KEY Test 2. Lesson 4-6: Ostinato, Texture, and MelodyChapter 7: Words into MusicTeacher Guide: Lesson 7. Text based composing

Student Worksheet: Lesson 7. Text based composingTeacher Guide: Lesson 7: Text based composing: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 8: Harmony Teacher Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony

Student Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony - Orchestra Version

Student Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony - Band Version

Teacher Guide: Lesson 8. Harmony: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 9: Form Teacher Guide: Lesson 9. Form

Student Guide: Lesson 9. Form

Teacher Guide: Lesson 9. Form: Supplemental Materials

Chapter 10: Final Composition Teacher Guide: Lesson 10. Final Composition

Student Work Sheet: Lesson 10. Final Composition ProjectTeacher Guide: Lesson 10 Final Composition Supplemental Materials

Test 3. Lessons 7-10Melody, Harmony, Form

Teacher Answer Key Test 3. Lessons 7-10Appendix 1 Dynamics and Articulation ChartsAppendix 2 GlossaryAppendix 3 Sample Evaluation Form for Student CompositionsAppendix 4: Creative Warmups for bandAppendix 5: Recommended Resources