Unit 2: Create

-Intermediate string techniques, including new hand frames, beginnings of vibrato, expressive bowing techniques.
-How rhythm, articulation, dynamics, and phrasing shape musical ideas.
-Musical ideas can be generated collaboratively and individually through experimentation.
-Compositional tools, including melody, harmony and basslines, expand creative possibilities.

-Experiment with melodic and harmonic ideas, including variations and embellishments.
-Improvise short passages and collaborate with peers to create ensemble textures.
-Explore different tone colors and expressive techniques to shape musical ideas.

Original Composition or Improvisation: Students create and perform a short musical idea demonstrating expressive techniques.

Collaborative Creation: Small groups combine ideas into a cohesive musical excerpt.

Reflection: Students describe their creative process and how their musical choices influenced the sound.