9th Grade Music Of The Classical Period Lesson Plan

Topic: The Classical period of music in the 18th and 19th centuries features a variety of musical forms, including the sonata, sonata allegro form, concerto, and symphony.

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify and define the different musical forms of the Classical period, including the sonata, sonata allegro form, concerto, and symphony.
• Students will be able to analyze and compare different examples of the different forms of the Classical period.

Materials

• Examples of music from the Classical period (e.g. Mozart's Sonata in A Major, K.331, or Beethoven's Symphony No. 5)
• Handouts or worksheets with examples of the different forms of the Classical period provided
• Music notation software or a music notation program (e.g. Finale or Sibelius) for students to create their own examples of the different forms

Warm-Up

• Play an example of a sonata, sonata allegro form, concerto, or symphony and have students identify the form they hear.
• Then, have students list as many different forms as they can think of in a few minutes.
• Review the different forms that students have mentioned and explain their structures and purposes.

Direct Instruction

• Play an example of a sonata, sonata allegro form, concerto, or symphony and have students identify the form they hear.
• Then, have students list as many different forms as they can think of in a few minutes.
• Review the different forms that students have mentioned and explain their structures and purposes.
• Introduce the sonata, sonata allegro form, concerto, and symphony and give examples of each.
• Explain the structure and purpose of each form, using examples.

Guided Practice

• Play a short piece in sonata, sonata allegro form, concerto, or symphony form and have students identify the form.
• Have students work in pairs to identify the form of a short piece and explain their reasoning.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a piece of music from the classical period and create a presentation on the form of the piece. Students can discuss the key, theme, and development of the piece and how it fits into the overall structure of the work.

Closure

• As a class, review the main points of the lesson: the classical period, sonata form, and concerto.
• Ask students to share their presentations with the class.

Assessment

• Observe student participation in class discussions and group activities.
• Assess student understanding of the characteristics and major composers of the classical period through their independent practice project.
• Evaluate student participation in class discussions and group activities.