MS General Music: Rondo Form Composition
Grade Level: 6-7
Objective(s):
Given background knowledge music notation, rondo form, dynamics and ostinato patterns
students will be able to compose, arrange and perform their own rondo form piece.
Board objective: Compose, arrange and perform a rondo form piece.
Materials:
Rondo Form Composition Sheet
Pencils, erasers
Procedure:
1. Review rondo form and ostinato patterns.
a. Rondo Form- abacada
b. Ostinato- repeated pattern that does not mirror the melody line
2. Today we are going to compose and arrange our own rondo form songs using the poem The
Lion
a. The lion has a golden mane
and under it a clever brain.
He lies around and idly roars
and lets the lioness do the chores.
3. Go over composition guidelines:
a. 3 different sections, A, B, C
i. Sections should be related to the original topic- model similar to the A
section- composing strategies- think about writing 2 sentences related to the
topic and then give them a rhythmic pulse just like the A section.
b. 1 ostinato pattern- either instrument or voice (you can do 2 ostinato patterns one on
each if you would like)
c. At least 2 dynamic changes- crescendo/decrescendo, forte/piano
d. Arrangement- voices- 2 on a part? Individually? High voice/low voice? Instrument or
voice for ostinato?
e. Ensemble balance- everyone and every part needs to be heard
f. Group work assessment- did you work well as a group, did everyone contribute?
4. Divide into groups and begin composition work.
Assessment:
Students will be formally assessed on their performance and group work. Assessment will be
done with the following rubric and each student will do a self-assessment evaluating their participation
in the group and assess their performance.
Evaluation:
-Attached
NAfME National Standards addressed:
1. Singing, alone and with others a varied repertoire of music.
4. Compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.
7. Evaluating music and music performances.
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
CCSS Standards addressed:
W.6.4: Production and distribution of writing: produce a clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
L.6.3: Knowledge of Language: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing,
speaking, reading, or listening.
a. Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
b. Maintain consistency in style and tone.
W.7.4: Production and distribution of writing: produce a clear and coherent writing in which the
development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
L.7.3: Knowledge of Language: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing,
speaking, reading, or listening.
a. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating
wordiness and redundancy.
Name__________________________________________
Date_________________
Rondo
Composition
Your
task:
Create
a
B
section
and
a
C
section
based
off
of
the
A
section
poem.
Create
an
ostinato
pattern.
The
pattern(s)
can
be
voice
or
instrumental.
Include
at
least
2
dynamic
changes
in
your
composition.
Arrange
your
piece
for
your
group
(Are
you
all
singing
at
the
same
time
or
paired
for
different
sections?
Who
is
playing
the
ostinato?)
Be
sure
your
ensemble
is
balanced
and
everyone
can
be
heard.
A
Section:
The
lion
has
a
golden
mane
and
under
it
a
clever
brain.
He
lies
around
and
idly
roars
and
lets
the
lioness
do
the
chores.
B
Section:
C
Section:
Ostinato:
Group Members _________________________________________________
Criteria
Novice
Rondo
Form
The
composition
did
not
The
composition
had
3
The
compositions
had
3
contain
3
different
sections
different
sections
but
did
not
different
sections
and
and
did
not
follow
an
ABACA
follow
an
ABACA
form.
followed
an
ABACA
form.
form.
Ostinato
The
composition
did
not
contain
an
ostinato.
The
composition
contained
an
ostinato
but
was
performed
out
of
time.
The
composition
contained
an
ostinato
and
was
performed
in
time.
Dynamics
There
were
no
dynamics.
There
was
1
dynamic
change.
There
were
2
dynamic
changes.
Arrangement
The
composition
showed
no
signs
of
arrangement.
The
composition
had
some
arrangement.
The
composition
had
a
well
thought
out
arrangement.
Ensemble
Balance
You
could
not
hear
the
ensemble.
It
was
difficult
to
hear
some
of
the
ensemble
at
times.
You
could
hear
all
parts
and
members
of
the
ensemble
well.
Group
participation/
It
was
evident
the
group
did
not
work
together.
The
group
worked
together
well
with
few
issues.
The
group
worked
together
splendidly
and
had
no
issues.
Cooperation
Comments:
Competent
Mastery
