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Which subject	Music
What topic	Minimalism
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Minimalism in Music

Objectives

• Understand the key characteristics of Minimalism as a music genre.
• Identify and analyse the works of key minimalist composers.
• Create a short minimalist piece using the principles learned in class.

Materials

• Audio clips of minimalist works (e.g., Steve Reich, Philip Glass)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Music notation software or manuscript paper
• Projector for visual aids
• Handouts summarising minimalist characteristics and key composers

Grade/Age Group

Year 9

Subject

Music

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• Explore and describe the use of minimalism in contemporary music.
• Develop skills in music composition.
• Foster listening skills and analytical thinking.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Minimalism	5	Brief overview of minimalism in music. Discuss its origins and key characteristics.
2	Listening Exercise	10	Play audio clips of significant minimalist pieces. Encourage students to note their observations.
3	Group Discussion	5	Facilitate a discussion about the listening exercise. What did they notice? How do they feel?
4	Composer Spotlight	5	Present key minimalist composers (e.g., Steve Reich, Philip Glass) and their contributions.
5	Composition Activity	5	Guide students in creating a short minimalist piece, focusing on repetition and simple motifs.
6	Homework Assignment	2	Assign students to refine their compositions at home and prepare for submission with no presentation required.
7	Conclusion	3	Summarise the lesson, highlighting the key points discussed and learned.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during group discussions and composition activity.
• Written feedback on the homework assignment submitted for refinement of their minimalist pieces.

Homework

Students are to complete and submit their minimalist composition by the next lesson. They should also reflect on the process of creating their piece and write a brief paragraph explaining their choices. Feedback will be given in written form without a presentation requirement in class.

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