2nd Grade Learning Flute Repertoire From Different Styles Lesson Plan (Music)

Topic: Learning flute repertoire from different styles

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to play simple flute pieces from different styles of music, such as classical, folk, and rock.

Materials

• Flute
• Music from different styles of music (e.g. classical, folk, rock)
• B pencils and paper for writing practice

Warm-up

• Have students stand up and stretch their bodies.
• Ask students to play simple melodies on their flutes, such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb" or "Frère Jacques."
• Encourage students to play with expression and add variations to the melodies.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of different styles of music, such as classical, folk, jazz, and pop.
• Play a short piece of flute music from each of the different styles, and have students listen and identify the style.
• Explain that flute repertoire from different styles can be challenging to play, and that it takes time and practice to master the techniques and fingerings needed.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups, and give each group a piece of flute music from a different style.
• Have students work together to learn the piece, playing along with the recording if possible.
• Encourage students to try different techniques and fingerings as they practice, and to ask for help if they are having trouble.

Independent Practice

• Give students time to practice their chosen piece on their own, either individually or in small groups.
• Encourage students to continue trying different techniques and fingerings, and to seek help from their teacher if necessary.

Closure

• Have students share their completed pieces with the class.
• Ask students to reflect on the different techniques and fingerings they tried while practicing their pieces.
• Review the importance of choosing the right fingering and techniques for playing different flute pieces.

Assessment

• Observe students as they work on their independent practice pieces and provide feedback on their technique and fingering choices.
• Collect and review the completed independent practice pieces to assess students' ability to play a piece on the flute correctly and smoothly.