Saint Paul’s School of Ormoc Foundation, Inc.

Brgy. Punta, Ormoc City

JUNE 24, 2022

LESSON PLAN IN MAPEH 9 (MUSIC)

I. OBJECTIVE:
At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to:
a) Explain the historical and cultural background of the Medieval period.
b) Describe the musical elements of the Gregorian chant; and
c) Perform an excerpt of a Gregorian chant.

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

a. Topic: MEDIEVAL PERIOD AND GREGORIAN CHANT

b. Reference: MELC
ACES MAPEH Learner’s Material Grade 9. Author: Concha; Ganzon; Tungala; Fulgencio. pp.
3-7
c. Materials: Multi-media technology (LED TV), laptop, and speaker

III. PROCEDURE:

A. Preliminary Activities:
a. Greetings
b. Prayer
c. Checking of Attendance
d. Review

B. Motivation:
Direction: Reflect upon the quotation below and explain what it means to you.

“ Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”
- Berthold Auerbach

C. Lesson Proper:
The teacher will now discuss about the Medieval Period and Gregorian Chant …

MEDIEVAL PERIOD AND GREGORIAN CHANT

Medieval period also called Middle Ages/Dark Ages, flourished from 400 to 1450. It lasted
from the 5th to 15th century. It was also the period when the Christian Church became heavily involved in
secular society in Western world, attaining enormous influence in their politics, culture, and the arts.
The center of musical activity during the Middle Ages was dominated by the Roman Catholic
Church.Singing for the church liturgy was considered an important profession in various
monasteries. There were instruments during this period, most music was vocal and performed a
capella or without instrumental accompaniment.

Gregorian Chant
Referred to as plainchant or plainsong, the Gregorian Chant is the official sacred music of the Roman
Catholic Church for over 1000 years.
 Text-setting of the Gregorian Chant
Texting-setting is the relationship between the melody of the chant and the text.
These is divided into 3 classifications:
 Syllabic - one syllable of the text is set to one note of the chant melody.
 Neumatic - one syllable of the text is set to a few notes of the chant melody.
 Melismatic - one syllable of the text is set to many melodic notes of the chant.

Characteristics of Gregorian Chant

The Gregorian chant has the following characteristics:
 Usually performed without instrumental accompaniment or acapella
 Monophonic texture
 Sung in Latin
 Unmetered (e.g., stepping melodic contour with few skips)
 Modal (e.g., based on church modes)

The Roman Mass

Gregorian chant melodies are used to compose the different parts of the Mass. The Mass is divided into two
main parts:
 Proper - includes the six sections that use music such as the introit, gradual, alleluia, tract. Offertory, &
communion.
 Ordinary - contains the constant portions of the Mass that includes Kyrie (Lord, have mercy on us),
Gloria (Glory), Credo (Creed), Sanctus & Agnus Dei (Lamb of God).
The Requiem Mass
- often replaced by “Mass of Christian Burial”. This mass is a Eucharist service for the dead.

a. ACTIVITY: (Puzzle)
The learners will answer the crossword puzzle for 3 minutes…
Direction: Complete the crossword puzzle for 3 minutes. Read carefully and analyze the
descriptions found in the box.
1. The medieval period or also known as? (horizontal)
2. It is performed without instrumental accompaniment.
3. To make a melodic sounds with the voice.
4. It is based on church modes and one of the characteristics of Gregorian chant. (vertical)
5. One syllable of the text is set to one note of the chant melody

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b. ANALYSIS:
The students will listen to a Gregorian Chant melody. Then the teacher will ask students about it.

Questions:
1. How do feel about the chant? What are your thought about the chant?
 c. ABSTRACTION
The teacher will discuss the Characteristics of Gregorian chants and the Roman Mass.

d. APPLICATION:
The whole class will sing an excerpt of Gregorian chant and apply the text-testing.

IV. EVALUATION:
Direction: In a 1/4 sheet of paper, answer the following questions. (10 pts.)

- How do you think Catholic Masses changed from the Roman Mass today?

V. ASSIGNMENT:
Direction: In your assignment notebook, define Secular Music.

Prepared by:

ANGIELICA I. PIRANTE
Teacher
A Semi- Detailed
Lesson Plan in
MAPEH 9
(MUSIC)

Prepared by:

ANGIELICA I. PIRANTE
Teacher