Big band

Learning about what makes a musical instrument, the four different groups of musical instruments, following a beat using an untuned instrument and performing a practised song to a small audience.

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Lesson 1: What makes an instrument?

To discuss what makes a musical instrument; to use recyclable materials to create a simple representation of a musical instrument.

Lesson 2: Introduction to orchestra

To learn what an orchestra is; to learn about the four different groups of musical instruments.

Lesson 3: Follow the beat

To copy and follow a beat; to follow a beat using an untuned instrument.

Lesson 4: Tuned and untuned instruments

To experiment with playing tuned and untuned instruments; to play in time to familiar songs.

Lesson 5: Big band performance

To choose appropriate instruments to represent different parts of a song; to perform a practised song to a small audience.

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