Grade 5 (Lesson 2/Q3/2015/2016) : Instrument, Composer and Performer Research

Students will create a powerpoint, poster, or booklet about the following:

1)    the instrument that they play

2)     a favorite composer

3)     a favorite performer   

Due February 8th, 2016

Please answer the following questions for your instrument

• where  and when did your instrument originate?
• what was your instrument originally made out of?   
• what family of instruments does it belong to?   
• What other instruments are included in this family of the orchestra?  
• what type of music is played on your instrument? 
•  which important composers have written music for your instrument?

Please answer the following questions about a composer or performer.  

• When were they born, are they still living?  
• Where do they live?  
• What style of music did they write or perform?  
• What do you like about this style of music?   
• Why did you choose this artist/composer?   
• What instruments do they play?   
• What type of training did they have?   
• What is your favorite song, and why?