Be A Maestro

Introduction – Task – Process – Evaluation - Conclusion

Introduction

· Mr. Johnson is gone for two weeks because he swallowed his bassoon reed. You have the opportunity to choose your own instrument without his influence and interference.

Task

· After you pick the instrument of your choice, search the web for the history and description of the instrument. You will prepare a presentation for the class about that instrument. Please include pictures. Your report must also be printed out to turn in.

Process

· As we studied the various instruments last year, you may already have chosen one. If so good for as you’re already ahead. If you need to make a choice still, you can get on the web to find out about the various instruments.

· For information on brass instruments click on the following links.

§ SBG Music

§ The Music Edge

· For information on woodwind instrument click on the following link:

§ SBG Music

§ The Music Edge

· For information on percussion click on:

§ The Music Edge

§ Percussion Faqs

Evaluation

Select an instrument

	1	2	3	4	Your Score
Attention to Audience	Did not attempt to engage audience	Little attempt to engage audience	Engaged audience and held their attention most of the time by remaining on topic and presenting facts with enthusiasm	Engaged audience and held their attention throughout with creative articulation, enthusiasm, and clearly focused presentation
Clarity	No apparent logical order of presentation, unclear focus	Content is loosely connected, transitions lack clarity	Sequence of information is well-organized for the most part, but more clarity with transitions is needed	Development of thesis is clear through use of specific and appropriate examples; transitions are clear and create a succinct and even flow
Content	Thesis is unclear and information appears randomly chosen	Thesis is clear, but supporting information is disconnected	Information relates to a clear thesis; many relevant points, but they are somewhat unstructured	Exceptional use of material that clearly relates to a focused thesis; abundance of various supported materials
Creativity	Delivery is repetitive with little or no variety in presentation techniques	Material presented with little interpretation or originality	Some apparent originality displayed through use of original interpretation of presented materials	Exceptional originality of presented material and interpretation

Conclusion

· The students will have acquired a better understanding of the various instruments of the band. Each student has selected the instrument that he wishes to play. The students will have improved their web search skills and are better able to give an oral presentation.