Overlapping Your Boxes Integrating the Music Curriculum   Introduction Classroom / Studio / Rehearsal Activities Projects Lecture Recital A piece current to the student's private study Prepare and give a lecture followed by the performance Include both Theoretical and Historical data Basic background information Historical Context Composer's Data and Style Characteristics Performance Practice Harmonic Structure Melodic Structure Formal Structure Texture Theory Concepts with examples Anything the teacher deems significant (Click here for sample guidelines) Composition/Performance Projects As a regular part of course requirements Or for extra credit Students compose and perform original work Free composition With harmonic analysis And/or formal analysis Imitate the style of a specific composer To reinforce History/Lit. concepts Gives greater insight into specific style techniques Gives greater appreciation for the composer's efforts (Click here for sample guidelines) Performance Journal Data sheet for every piece performed Both private instruction and ensembles Journal maintained from 1st semester through graduation Each sheet contains: Title Composer Composer's dates Contemporaries of composer Era of music history Basic theory concepts utilized Keys Modulations Texture Basic formal structure (Click here for sample sheet) Making It Work / Soliciting Cooperation