Introduction
- Ensemble biographies
- Program Objective:
To create an understanding of the distinct uniqueness of chamber
music in contrast to other forms of performed classical music.
- Program Designs:
introduce instruments and physics of string instruments, instrument
families, timbre, melody and pitch, history of string instruments,
similarities/differences to contemporary music, various aspects of
form, other cultures, specific string instrument techniques
Pre and Post Program
Activities
(to be used pre/post program at instructor discretion)
- Background
information for teachers
- Elementary:
writing prompts in response to music they have heard, opinion on
music, discuss instrument families using appropriate terminology,
function in society
- Middle
School/High School: music and literature, music and
culture/politics, function in society, advanced elements of form,
music and other art forms
Golden Rules of
Quartet Rehearsal
Music Glossary
Annotated Listening
List
Bibliography/Web
Bibliography |
