STANDARDS Listen and analyze aural examples of varied repertoire of music representing diverse genres and cultures by describing the uses of all elements of music and its

expressive devices Listen, analyze & describe the uses of elements of music in a given work that make it unique, interesting, & expressive Compare the characteristics of two or more arts within a particular historical period or style and cite some examples Compose or improvise short melodies, accompanied or unaccompanied within the specific guidelines in style, meter and tonality

ENDURING UNDERSTANDING ESSENTIAL QUESTIONSStudents will understand that:

1. Renaissance Music focuses on the simplicity of the structure of composition and melody.

2. music is an instrument for sharing God’s word and wisdom.3. the main function of music is to give back the glory to God regardless of

the period where it was composed. 4. composition is a vital element in any created work.

1. What makes music, music?2. Why is there a need for us to sing in a mass?3. How can a composition be used to communicate emotions and ideas?

CONTENT BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE TASK

KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE At the end of the session, the students will present their mass song composition in a video format. (Rehearsals done during class encounters)

At the end of the session, the students should...know:

1. history of Renaissance period

2. characteristics of Renaissance Period (Arts and Music)

3. difference of ordinary and proper mass

be able to:

1. correlates the distinguishing characteristics of representative music from Renaissance in relation to history and culture.

2. analyze an example of music from the Renaissance and describe how the elements are used.

3. compose a simple mass song

SAINT PEDRO POVEDA COLLEGEHigh School Department

S.Y. 2014 – 2015

Music III – Western Music (Renaissance to Classical Ages)Topic Plan no. 1 – Renaissance Music

LEARNING PLAN

TOPICS LEARNING PLAN OTHER EVIDENCES

Day 1 - Motivation AVP Presentation – John Cage - 3’44’’ Ask the following:

1. In your own words, what is music?2. What makes Music, music? (EQ)

Discussions & Lectures - PowerPoint Presentation: What is your idea about music? Renaissance period – Historical background Characteristics of Renaissance arts

Seatwork Essay Writing – What is music? What do you mean by “Music is all around us, all you have

to do is, Listen.”

Homework (group activity) Pick one painting from the Renaissance period and identify the different styles used in the

particular painting. (see attached rubrics for evaluation)

Valuing: What is the importance of studying music?

JOURNAL WRITING no. 1 – Read “When to Start Music Lessons” by Cheryl Ann Bellavia. ANSWER: If you are a parent, when do you prefer your child to start music lessons? Why?

Day 2 Group Presentation – Picture/Painting Analysis: Each group will present their picture analysis. Ask the following:

1. What are the usual themes used by artists?2. Based on their art, what is your idea about their music?

Discussions & Lectures - PowerPoint Presentation: Characteristics of Renaissance music The effect of Renaissance arts in the development of Renaissance music Music analysis

The students will analyze one example of Renaissance music. They will identify the different characteristics present in the music.

JOURNAL ENTRY no. 2 – Create any paper-based painting/drawing showing one style of Renaissance art. Explain your work.

Quiz no. 1 – different characteristics of Renaissance art and music

Day 3 Motivation AVP Presentation – Ama Namin by Fidel Calalang Jr. Ask the following:

1. What can you say about the music?2. How will the music affect the mass?

Discussions & Lectures - PowerPoint Presentation: Different parts of the Mass Ordinary and Proper Mass

Why is there a need for us to sing in a mass? (EQ) The life and music of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

What is the dominant characteristic of Palestrina’s music?

Mass Song Composition – Performance Task Preparation: 1. Create/compose a simple melody from a given set of lyrics of a mass song.2. The class will be given a rubric for the basis of their grade on the composition.3. For the evaluation of the performance, the group will submit a recorded (video format)

version of their composition together with the lyrics and chords.

Journal Entry no. 3 – Draw/Cut-out/Print your favourite Renaissance musical instrument. Give a short description on the structure of the instrument and explain why it is your favourite.