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Instrument Exploration and Selection
A self-paced digital slideshow used to introduce sixth-grade students to their instrument options at the beginning of the school year. As students navigated the presentation independently, they discovered key details about instrument types, sound characteristics, playing techniques, and expectations, facilitating informed instrument selection while small groups completed mouthpiece testing.
Exploring Careers in Instrumental Music
An interactive exploration designed to introduce students to professional music career pathways. Structured using a Hub-and-Spoke navigation pattern within Google Slides, students independently discovered various instrumental music careers through multimedia resources.
My Personal Soundtrack
A personalized Google Slides lesson that prompted students to reflect on their emotional connections to music. Students curated their own playlists responding to a variety of prompts, fostering introspection, cultural sharing, and peer collaboration.
8th Grade Self-Lead Rehearsal
A structured, student-led rehearsal designed for eighth-grade band students to independently manage their musical progress during teacher absence. Utilizing a detailed worksheet and clearly defined roles, students collaborated to rehearse selected sections of their repertoire, provided peer feedback, and documented their progress.
Tier List Listening Assignment
An interactive digital lesson designed to engage students through tier-ranking influential musical works. Students used Google Slides integrated with Schoology, promoting independent critical listening, analysis, and personal engagement with significant pieces of music history.
