Music Lesson "The Magic Conductor of the Conductor"

"The Magic Wand of a Conductor" is the name of one of the lessons of music under the program of G. P. Sergeeva and E. D. Kritskaya. Its content is variable, and the conduct in most cases is planned in the fifth grade. Consider what material is used by teachers in the conduct of this lesson, how the topic is revealed and what opportunities are hidden in the conduct of this lesson.

Second or fifth grade?

Methodical development of music lessons presented in the Internet space, offer a lesson "The Magic Wand of a Conductor" in the fifth, rarely in the second grade. In the fifth, as a rule, there is an acquaintance with different types of orchestra, the musical instruments of the symphony orchestra are repeated and fixed. The story about the role of the conductor in this content block proves to be appropriate and can be represented differently - as a historical reference, a story about the importance of the profession, the role of this specialist in contemporary music, etc.

The second class acquainted with the conductor in the context of studying music theater and its main genres - opera and ballet. Here conducting is rarely presented as a separate topic, however a special appeal to this kind of music making is also possible.

Who is a conductor, what is a conductor's baton, and how can this tell the children

The word "conductor" came from the French "to guide, guide." In English, the head of the orchestra is termed conductor. The main function of the conductor is to set the tempo, rhythm, and also to coordinate the parts of all the instruments with each other, creating a single sound of the orchestra.

The conductor is located at the bottom of the orchestra, on a small platform - the chair, from where he sees all the orchestra members, and they - his gestures and facial expressions. When performing music, he is back to the viewer; All his movements are extremely important for the orchestra - sometimes enough movement of the eyes and eyebrows so that the musician starts playing or changes the volume of the sound of his instrument.

The role of the conductor in the music of the XIX-XXI century is enormous, today he not only regulates the technical side of the issue of performing music, but also presents his own interpretation of the musical work. In this sense, the conductor is a full-fledged interpreter, and the brighter his personality and talent, the more interesting it is to listen to a particular work.

For most children in high school (without basic music education), the role of this musician seems extremely vague, as is the need for management of the orchestra. His activities in the presentation of schoolchildren are limited to active movement of hands, which often causes them a smile and a corresponding motor reaction. The teacher is called upon to explain the importance of conducting as widely and as widely as possible. This is done through a comparison of the conductor with the wizard who performs miracles, forcing the orchestrators to play harmoniously, and the music - flowing in a single harmonious stream. To help in this can master the simple rhythmic movements with the help of hands: two-, three- and four-lobed sizes.

Conductor's wand - magic wand

When controlling an orchestra, the conductor, as a rule, uses a conductor's baton. With its help, a rhythmic pattern is set, the introductions and the required loudness for all orchestra instruments are shown. The conductor's baton was not used immediately - it was preceded by other items and ways to manage musicians. Until the 19th century, her role was played by Battuta or the bow of the violin. The first was a big stick, which the conductor hit against the ground, indicating the rhythm and pace of sound. Battuta was imperfect, her sound often muffled the sound of music.

In symphonic orchestras of the XVII-XVIII centuries. The role of the conductor was often played by the first violin - the main musician of the orchestra. With the help of the bow, he showed the introduction and the main points, which you should pay attention to when performing music. With the expansion of the orchestra, the first violin could not always cope with the task of coordinating the entire collective, so the conductor became its mandatory leader. The wand of the conductor comes to his aid - her magic consists in complete soundlessness, but the most precise eloquence - the whole orchestra is looking at it. However, she herself is more a symbol, because each conductor can lead musicians without her.

Conductor in the Musical Theater

The Musical Theater is primarily a theater of opera and ballet. The conductor's wand here not only controls the orchestra, but also directs the artists in their performances and rooms. To understand the role of this specialist in music lessons, you can use video fragments from ballet or opera scenes. Students should see how the conductor's magic wand from the orchestra pit guides the whole composition of dancers, soloists and orchestra. A bright video, for example, "Sleeping Beauty" by P.I. Tchaikovsky performed by the Vienna National Theater allows you to literally feel the magic of music, the magical powers of the conductor, impress the character of what is happening on stage. This is very important for school children when getting acquainted with classical music.

Conductor of the choir

As a rule, it's rarely a question of conducting a choir in music lessons. But when learning the song repertoire, the teacher always uses gestures. This means that children regularly face a conductor's gesture, not realizing its meaning. To understand and imagine yourself in the role of a conductor will help you learn simple rhythmic drawings.

In addition, schoolchildren can show the height of sounds, dynamics, by gestures. Elementary knowledge about conducting is not only familiarity with the music profession, but also training of coordination skills.

The conductor of orchestra

Often the theme "The Magic Wand of a Conductor" is a kind of key to the story about the types of the orchestra. Symphonic here dominates - it is not only the most complete composition of musical instruments, but also the top of music making. The instruments that make up the orchestra can be repeated in the theme "Conductor's Magic Wand" (as a rule, this is done in game form - in the form of riddles, mini-tasks, etc.). A story about the role of a conductor is possible in the description of military, brass bands, small ensembles - quartets, quintets. In the presence of a lesson or after-school time, one can speculate with the students about the difference in the management of these compounds. In different types of orchestra, the wand of a conductor can change its functions and appearance, becoming a bow and fretboard of the first violinist (in chamber ensembles), then acquiring the appearance of a decorated staff in a military marching band.

Famous conductors

On outstanding conductors of the world, students should speak. Many great composers conducted in the performance of their works, and some were also outstanding conductors. Here you can mention the Viennese classics, who themselves led the orchestras, performed their symphonies, operas, quartets, etc., the great conductors of the twentieth century (in the photo - A. Toscanini).

Contemporary famous conductors of the world in the "Magic Wand of the Conductor" should be named and, in the presence of additional opportunities, presented in video-shows - V. Gergiev, V. Spivakov, Y. Bashmet and many others.

Do you need a conductor in popular music?

Of course, it is necessary. However, the conductor's baton in jazz, rock and modern pop-directions, where live music sounds (performed on instruments, and not on a computer or a mixer), is simply useless (it organizes more complex musical texts). The drummer always sets the tempo and the rhythmic pattern, he, thus, performs the conductor's functions. Pop and rock music, which schoolchildren often know much better than the classics, also begins to appear manageable, conducted, and knowledge of the classics are relevant in other contexts.

Adjacent themes of the program as a continuation of the conversation about the meaning of the conductor in music

Continuing the topic of conducting is often suggested by acquaintance with the image of L. van Beethoven. The transition from the "Magic Wand of the Conductor" to "Images of the struggle in art" makes one turn to Beethoven's 5th Symphony, its thematic development and semantics. A sonorous and powerful Beethoven orchestra is a bright sound illustration that should be presented correctly. It is also possible to continue the "Magic Wand of a Conductor" with victories in art - again with the example of Beethoven's genius, his fierce struggle with deafness, the triumph of music and vitality (in the 9th symphony). Given the thematic plan, this will be a synthesis and the result of the whole cycle of lessons devoted to symphonic music.

What tasks can be solved when conducting a lesson on the theme "The Magic Wand of a Conductor"

With the goal and objectives of the lesson , any planning begins. Having determined the content side, the teacher can easily control the development of the educational material and the formation of the necessary competencies that develop during one training session or a whole cycle.

The main goal, indicated in the methodical development of the lesson "The Magic Wand of the Conductor", is the formation of a holistic view of schoolchildren about one of the following:

• Types of orchestra;
• Symphonic orchestra and its main instruments;
• Conductor's activities;
• The theater of opera and ballet, and so on.

The tasks are aimed at developing the competencies of students and vary depending on the content of the lesson:

• Create an in-depth understanding of the role of the conductor's wand in opera and ballet (symphony orchestra or orchestra types).
• To reveal the place and role of the conductor in classical music.
• To acquaint with the history of conducting and conducting baton.
• To present the functions of a wand of a conductor in an orchestra.
• Show the meaning of the profession through familiarity with the famous conductors of the world.
• To acquaint students with the basics of conducting.

These variative tasks are supplemented by others, starting from other stages of the lesson (for example, singing, music notation or repeating the material of previous lessons).

The subject matter is unlimited and can not fit into one school hour. The role of the conductor is so multifaceted that it is almost impossible to tell, show and explain it in one lesson. The topic can be deepened on the adjacent lessons ("Images of struggle and victory in art"), as well as during extra-curricular and extra-curricular activities, for example, when visiting live concerts of symphonic music, opera and ballet performances.