K-12 MUSIC EDUCATION LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE
Name: Josh Martzke
Grade/Class: Wind Ensemble
Learning Objectives
What is the main focus of this lesson?
Achieving correct style, as well as coming to a consensus as to how we should interpret
Shostakovich’s Festive Overture.
Objective(s):
- Students will be able to identify styles in the music.
- Students will be able to describe a process of
achieving the styles identified.
- Students will be able to perform music focusing on
the styles identified.
School: Northview High School
Date: March 14, 2018
Standard(s):
MU:Pr5.1.E.IIa Develop and apply
appropriate rehearsal strategies to
address individual and ensemble
challenges in a varied repertoire of
music, and evaluate
MU:Pr4.3.E.IIa Demonstrate how
understanding the style , genre , and
context of a varied repertoire of
music influences prepared and
improvised performances as well as
performers’ technical skill to connect
with the audience.
MU:Pr4.1.E.IIa Develop and apply
criteria to select a varied repertoire to
study and perform based on an
understanding of theoretical and
structural characteristics and
expressive challenges in the music ,
the technical skill of the individual or
ensemble, and the purpose and
context of the performance. their
success.
MU:Re8.1.E.8a Identify and support
interpretations of the expressive
intent and meaning of musical works,
citing as evidence the treatment of
the elements of music, contexts, and
(when appropriate) the setting of the
text.
 Essential Question or Big Idea: Cornerstone Assessment:
Style and Interpretation Group discussion about style.

Materials & Technology

What is needed (e.g., additional instruments, Classroom set-up (e.g., rows of
recordings, piano/keyboard, whiteboard, tech cart)? chairs, standing, sitting on floor, in
sections):
Tech cart
Metronome Square-ish. Open bottom of square
Paper (front of room). Right side is low
Pencils brass, back of room are woodwinds
and percussion, left side is tpt/hn.

Modifications
What related knowledge and skills do students already What individual modifications do
have you anticipate having to make?
that will ensure their success?

Top band, have been playing for several years. We have Tempo changes because they might
also been working on this section for awhile now. not be able to see me.



Instructional Sequence (consider: engagement – development –
closure)
Est. Warm-ups Assessment of understanding:
Time - Scale Ab: Start with half notes, then move to Ask:
quarter notes. 1. Is it together? Are we matching
5 min - Quarter notes should match length and style length and style?
(Festive style), light, articulate 2. What are some things we can do
- play scale and cresc. on way up, decresc. on to ensure we match the style/
way down length?
Est. Listen to Shostakovich’s Festive Overture Assessment of understanding:
Time - while they are listening, have them list 5
stylistic characteristics they hear group discussion
15 min - discuss what was listed
- select two that you listed and describe how we
will achieve that either individually or as an
ensemble
- Discuss
Est. Rehearse Assessment of understanding:
Time - Play through 1-22 Ask them:
- Go back and address style, correct notes, etc. 1. Did we achieve our ideal style
15 min in smaller chunks or any of the styles we
- Address phrasing and direction of notes described before we began?
2. How can we achieve this?

Reflection
What do you think went well?

I was super impressed with how focused they were! It was awesome to see them focus their
energy into the playing and not get distracted by their neighbors. I also think that getting them
in different areas of the room really helped open up their ears to new sounds. Hopefully they
were hearing some new things that they haven’t heard before. Lastly, I think the overall
rehearsal showed some good progress in the music and I was really happy with their playing
this morning.
What changes would you like to make?

Definitely figure out the metronome works, haha. That would’ve helped so much with some
areas and allowed me to be less restricted with my conducting and instruction. I would also
rearrange some of the students so they are by similar parts (like the 4th trumpet being by the
saxophones). It’s a minor detail but it would further enhance their learning and understanding
of the music.
What is next? Consider what you need to do now or how you might extend this lesson.

I would like to continue building on what they wrote down and keeping reminding them of our
goals regarding style. The more we can agree on how we want to present this music in April,
the easier it will be play the music, as well as rehearse the music. I would also consider doing
this set-up again because I feel like it was super effective and beneficial to their learning. I
think they did an amazing job with staying focused and giving it their all.