Mozart - Sonata Form

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Focus

Within this unit of study we will develop our listening and appraising skills by listening to a variety of Classical music.  You will be introduced to styles, composers and sounds through the video "Amadeus" and will be able to relate music to its social and historical context.  we will identify stylistic features of Classical music and become familiar with sonata form, through performance and listening.

You will learn to

Identify Classical music and different composers

Develop an understanding of the stylistic features and social influences upon the music - court music...

Develop an ability to score read

Identify structural elements of Sonata Form - Exposition, Development and Recapitulation

Identify instruments and become aware of the development of orchestral instruments

Develop the ability to analyse music in terms of texture, form and elements

Respond to and evaluate a wide variety of Classical music

Plan and rehearse a performance of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for recording

You will learn about

Classical composers - Mozart, Saliera, Haydn

The historical period and life during these times

Sonata form

The development of instruments

The symphony

Texture of classical music

Your work will show

An awareness of when the Classical era was

Understanding and awareness of social, cultural and historical influences placed upon the music

Good listening skills and the ability to score read

A thorough understanding of Sonata form

The ability to work well on your own and with others in performance work

The ability to fit part with others in class performance

Your finished work will include

A written record of listening tasks

Well researched and written homework in your own words

A project 

A recording of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

 

Last updated 09 September 2000 .

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