Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 11 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Improvisation in Style Grade 7 orchestra unit builds improvisation skills using scale pitch sets and rhythm to create expressive phrases that match mood and musical style.
Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 10 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Finger Patterns & Shifting Readiness Grade 7 orchestra unit builds left-hand accuracy through finger patterns and shifting readiness, linking key signatures, notation, and intonation.
Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 9 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Early Performance Check Grade 7 orchestra unit builds ensemble cohesion through an early performance check, emphasizing steady tempo, unified bowing, improved intonation, tone, and professional etiquette/section leadership.
Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 8 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Record, Reflect, Improve Grade 7 orchestra unit uses rehearsal recordings and feedback to set goals, refine intonation, rhythm, tone, and bow unity.
Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 7 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Bowing Articulation Styles Grade 7 orchestra unit explores legato, detaché, and spiccato to shape phrasing, tone color, and expressive interpretation skills in performance.
Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 6 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Bowing Unity & Tone Color Grade 7 orchestra unit strengthens bowing unity and tone color by aligning shared bowings, articulations, and section roles so the ensemble plays with blended, consistent tone and clear musical character.
Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 5 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Ensemble Timing & Clean Entrances Grade 7 orchestra unit builds ensemble timing, internal pulse, and clean entrances using counting, cues, and rehearsal strategies.
Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 4 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Reading Upgrade—Rhythm & Key Skills Grade 7 orchestra unit strengthens rhythm reading, key signatures, and finger patterns to build confident, steady sight-reading.
Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 3 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Intonation & Finger Pattern Accuracy Grade 7 orchestra unit improves intonation using drones, finger patterns, and rehearsal strategies to boost accuracy and ensemble unity.
Paid-members only Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 2 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Technique Refinement Grade 7 orchestra technique unit strengthens posture, instrument setup, bow hold, and left-hand shape through daily drills, self-check tools, and short repertoire applications to build steadier tone, better endurance, and more reliable intonation.
Grade 7 Orchestra Units Unit Plan 1 (Grade 7 Orchestra): Orchestra Culture & Leadership Grade 7 orchestra unit builds positive ensemble culture through etiquette, section roles, and goal-setting, linking student identity to leadership and musical growth.