Symphony Orchestra PBL for the Music Room {Distance Learning}

Looking for a fun and interactive way to have students explore classical music, learn about musical careers, and make musical choices? In this PBL, or project-based learning, students choose a location and theme for their orchestra program, and then choose pieces to program!

This PBL includes:

• Overview of project-based learning (including information about PBL, how PBL is different from projects, and how it can work in the music classroom)
• Lesson summary for the PBL: Includes summary for 10 mini-lessons, as well as extension ideas
• Overview of this PBL: Includes topic, grade level, driving question, entry event, overview, real life/ community connection, technology, integration, how students revise, and how students share
• Materials needed: Includes materials needed, technology needed, and links to Google Slides templates and YouTube playlists
• Standards covered: Includes NCCAS standards and state of Ohio music standards (if you live in another state, the Ohio standards could help you decide how your state standards align)
• Detailed overview of the PBL: More details for objectives, entry event, "real life" connection, technology, integration, how students share, how students revise, and extension
• Printable packet for students: Includes worksheets for the following:
  • Title page
  • Choosing a location
  • Choosing a theme
  • Choosing music
  • Calculating time
  • Revising musical selections
  • Revising time
  • Program reflection

• Link to digital version in Google Slides

Note: The page count includes the program files in Google Slides, but not the worksheets in Google Slides.

I hope this is helpful as you try project-based learning in your music room! If you're interested in more PBL ideas, check out my Facebook group for PBL in the music room!

Looking for more sets for learning about the orchestra? Check out these sets.

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