Recap What do we already

know?
Listen to the piece of music that
matches this graphic score.

In your table group think about what

we learned last week and discuss
why the picture matches the music

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Homework
Using a piece of music of your choice

try to draw your own graphic score to

match it. (draw between 20-30
seconds of it)

W.A.L.T.

Learning objective.

To interpret and perform from a graphic

score
W.I.L.F.
Success criteria.

Some of the performance matches the graphic score there are

several areas where pitch or time show clear differences.
3c
Most of the performance matches the graphic score there may be
some areas where pitch or time show clear differences.
3b
Instruments have been chosen carefully to match the graphic score.
Most of the performance matches the score.
3a
Instruments have been chosen carefully to match the graphic score.
The performance accurately matches the score and we hear an
excellent group piece.

Group work: Time to compose!

Which way round do they go?

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W.A.L.T
Learning Objective
Names:
To interpret and perform from a graphic score
W.I.L.F.
Success Criteria
Some of the performance matches the graphic score there are several areas where pitch or time show
clear differences.
3c
Most of the performance matches the graphic score there may be some areas where pitch or time show
clear differences.
3b
Instruments have been chosen carefully to match the graphic score. Most of the performance matches
the score.
3a
Instruments have been chosen carefully to match the graphic score. The performance accurately
matches the score and we hear an excellent group piece. 4c
As above AND the score has been extended by the group and the new section matches the score
produced.
4b

Date:
Our group thinks our current level is a _________
This is because

To improve we need to
The final level we achieved for this unit was _______

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Graphic Scores Part One

Interpreting pictures

Which picture? Which

tune?

Whole Class Performance

W.A.L.T.

We Are Learning To..

Identify a graphic score
Recognise what musical elements can be found on them
Choose appropriate instruments for the symbols shown
Compose a group performance from a given score
Extension:
To use the given score as the beginning of a composition; create a
longer piece and draw your own graphic score to represent it

W.I.L.F.

What Im Looking For..

Thoughtful choice of instruments
Consideration of which musical elements and
features are identified by the graphic scores
Good quality compositions
A composition and graphic score that match
Good individual contributions and great teamwork
Excellent care and respect shown for instruments
Safe conduct in and out of the classroom

Performing & Listening:

Can you tell which score matches which

performance?

Graphic Scores Part Two

Interpreting pictures

Recap Quiz
Listen to the clips,
draw a graphic
score.

Compare your scores!

1.

2.

3.

Whole Class Performance

W.A.L.T.

We Are Learning To.

Compose a group performance from a given score with several
layers
Select the correct number of instruments according to the
amount of layers shown
Choose appropriate instruments that match the given symbols
Work as a team to prepare an ensemble performance
Extension:
To use the given score as the beginning of a composition; adapt
the existing score by adding extra layers or symbols within the
given ones or extend the score to lengthen your piece.

W.I.L.F.

What Im Looking For

Thoughtful choice of instruments
Consideration of which musical elements and features are
identified by the graphic scores
Good quality compositions
A composition and graphic score that match
Good individual contributions and great teamwork
Excellent care and respect shown for instruments
Safe conduct in and out of the classroom
Fantastic group performances

Performance & Assessment

What level do you think each group
should get?

3c perform your part with some mistakes, contribute so that

some of the composition matches the graphic score

3b perform your part with no mistakes, contribute so that most
of the composition matches the graphic score, thoughtfully
select instruments to link to given symbols
3a perform your part with no mistakes and consider other
musical elements, contribute so the composition matches the
graphic score, thoughtfully select instruments to link to given
symbols and explain why they were chosen
4c perform your part with flair, understand how the group parts
fit together and show sensitivity when performing as an
ensemble, contribute so the composition matches the graphic
score, extend the graphic score and notate extra composition,
thoughtfully select instruments to link to given symbols;
explain why they were chosen and review any choices that
didnt work as originally hoped

How did you do?

Listening
The score was drawn based on a famous piece
of pop music, how did your composition
compare?

Conclusion
Everyone can interpret a graphic score
differently, be creative!!