Grade Level / High School
Common Core / Speaking and Listening 9-10; 11-12
- Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 and 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Critical Elements
(TAP/NIET Rubric) / Activities and Materials:
Incorporate multimedia and technology.
Incorporate resources beyond the school curriculum texts.
Thinking:
Analyze problems from multiple perspectives and viewpoints.
Motivating Students:
The teacher sometimes develops learning experiences where inquiry, curiosity and exploration are valued.
Title of Conference / Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Description / On Monday, 29 April and Tuesday, 30 April, the Cleveland Institute of Music is offering a special multipoint presentation of our class “La Musica de Mexico”!
In this session , students explore a variety of genres of Mexican folk music (including son jarocho, mariachi, ranchera, and norteno) as well as Mexican classical music in this highly interactive, participation-based videoconference.
This session is being offered as a special multipoint event at the following times:
Monday, 29 April from 1:00 to 1:45 PM Eastern
Tuesday, 30 April from 10:00 to 10:45 AM Eastern
Each session will be “presentation only” and we will have a chat room set up to manage interaction between all participating sites. Cost for participation in the session is only $50.00 per site!
We have a limited number of spots available, so we encourage you to register now. You can register for this program via CILC.org, and we will contact you immediately with connectivity details.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Adam Phillips at or call at 216 360 0780
Objectives / Students will explore Mexican culture through music.
Students will compare and contrast a variety of styles of music from Mexico.
Students will identify the influence of Mexican music in the United States.
Format / 1.Activity: Students compare and contrast two versions of La Bamba, one rock n roll and one son jarocho.
2.Discussion: The heritage of Mexican music.
3.Activity: Distinguishing between duple and triple meter.
4.Discussion: Mariachi
5.Activity: Identifying the use of sesquialtera in Mariachi music.
6.Discussion: Norteno
7.Activity: Students demonstrate understanding of theme and variations in conjunto music through music.
8.Live music demonstration: Classical music from a Mexican composer.
Length / 45 min
Content Provider / Cleveland Institute of Music
Contact Information / Contact Adam Phillips about scheduling.
11021 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 368-0780
Fax: (216) 791-3063
Participants / NA
Cost / Multipoint=$150
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