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Music

Description

In this lesson, students analyze the form, melody, rhythm, and expressive elements of the composition, "Olympic Fanfare and Theme," by John Williams.

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A Lesson in Olympic Fanfare and Theme

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This lesson is hosted by West Chester University and was created by Laura Gerhart.

Related Academic Standards

New York State

ARTS.M.C.2.1.GE.C (GE) Students use print and electronic media, including recordings, in school and community libraries to gather and report information on music and musicians.

ARTS.M.C.2.1.GE.E (GE) Students participate as a discriminating member of an audience when listening to performances from a variety of genres, forms, and styles.

ARTS.M.C.3.1.GE.A (GE) Students through listening, analyze and evaluate their own and others’ performances, improvisations, and compositions and suggest improvements.

ARTS.M.C.3.1.GE.B (GE) Students read and write critiques of music that display a broad knowledge of musical elements, genres, and styles.

ARTS.M.C.3.1.GE.D (GE) Students use appropriate technical and socio-cultural terms to describe musical performances and compositions.