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Grade 2 - 12 Lesson Plan Musical Arts / Recording Studio

The lesson plan involves students learning about musical literacy through composing, listening, singing, playing instruments, and recording music over two sessions. In the first session, students will work in groups to write lyrics and compose a song. They will integrate their lyrics and composition. In the second session at a recording studio, students will have recording sessions to record their songs. They will then reflect on the process and perform their songs at school. The goal is for students to understand musical elements and collaborate to write and record their own tracks.

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Grade 2 - 12 Lesson Plan Musical Arts / Recording Studio

The lesson plan involves students learning about musical literacy through composing, listening, singing, playing instruments, and recording music over two sessions. In the first session, students will work in groups to write lyrics and compose a song. They will integrate their lyrics and composition. In the second session at a recording studio, students will have recording sessions to record their songs. They will then reflect on the process and perform their songs at school. The goal is for students to understand musical elements and collaborate to write and record their own tracks.

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GRADE 2 - 12 LESSON PLAN

MUSICAL ARTS / RECORDING STUDIO


Musical Arts
Lesson Plan Information
Grade: 2 - 12

Subject: Arts (Music)

Language (Oral Communication and Writing)

Duration: 4 hours split between 2 sessions

Lesson Plan Overview and Objectives


Students will learn about musical literacy through composing, listening, singing, play performing, and
recording. They will work in groups to write a song and record their track. Through their writing and
recording, they will demonstrate an understanding of elements of music.
All of the recordings (music with and without lyrics) will be sent to the teacher after the second visit.
Please allow 1-2 weeks for the recordings.

FIRST VISIT – IN SCHOOL

Writing / Composing
Materials Pencil, eraser, paper, clipboard, beat/sound makers, iPod, portable speaker

Introduction Ice Breakers


Inspiration ABC Game – Use this game to establish rhythm and syncopation waving hands in the
air like the wave.
Rhyming game
Musical chairs
Freeze Dance – Movement with rhythm from fast to slow
Vocal Class

Inspiration – Exploring and Listening


Listen to various types of music (different styles, genres, beats, purpose – audience
types, soundtrack, and meditation) and discuss using elements of music.

Introduction to Lyrics
- Explore what makes good lyrics
- Explore basic song structure and musical elements
- Find the subject matter that the groups want to explore through song. Teachers
are encouraged to workshop themes in advance.

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- Identify the songwriters and vocalists in the group. Teachers may want to divide
the class into groups prior to the arrival of the musician since they will know the
strengths and interests of the group. This will leave more time for the program.

Activity Creating and Collaborating


The lyricists from the group craft the lyrics. The beat/sound makers identify the basic
groove. The lyricists and the beat/sound makers come together to integrate their
work. Lyrics add melody to fit the song structure.

SECOND VISIT – RECORDING STUDIO, QEPCCC

Recording / Performing
Materials Pencil, eraser, paper, portable speaker, laptop or Mac computers, headphones, lyrics,
beat/sound makers, piano, keyboard, guitar
Activity The music educator will provide a guided tour of the recording studio and how the
recording session works. Each group will have a one-on-one recording session with
the music educator, while other groups practice in a different studio.

Recording
Practice, develop tracks, and record sessions

FOR TEACHER BACK AT SCHOOL – POST-VISIT ACTIVITIES

Cross Curricular and Arts (Drama), Language (Oral Communication)


Integrated Learning
Reflection
Is there a message that you are trying to convey through the song? What is the purpose of your song?
What was the inspiration for writing and recording your music? How did you collaborate as lyricist/beat
maker? What was the easiest/most difficult part of creating and recording your song? Which elements
did you focus on when writing the song and why? Tell us about the mood that you created.

Performance
Perform a mini concert at school to share your music.

FOR TEACHER REFERENCE ONLY – CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Cross Curricular and Integrated Learning Language/Arts


Language – Media Literacy
Arts – Visual Arts

Design a poster/album cover to promote your music


Students create an album cover/poster to advertise their music. Can you come up with a name for
your group (e.g. band name)? Create a name for your band and design a poster or album that may be
used for promotion. Who is the ideal audience for this music?

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Curriculum Expectations

The Arts (Music)

Fundamental Concepts:
Elements of Music (duration, pitch, dynamics and other expressive controls, timbre,
texture/harmony, form)

Language Arts (Oral Communication)


Topic Grade 2-12: Speaking to Communicate

Language Arts (Writing)


Topic Grade 2-12 : Developing and Organizing Content

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