Curriculum
Instrumental Lesson Curriculum
Due to the nature of instrumental music, we start every concept at the beginning of the year and we continuously build on it throughout the year in every grade level. Lessons encompass all of the musical concepts.
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Topic |
Concepts Covered |
When taught |
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Rhythm |
Identify/perform rhythms including but not limited to the whole note, whole rest, quarter note, quarter rest, half note, half rest, eighth note, eighth rest, 16th notes |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Tone |
Exhibit performance skills in the production of good tone quality and intonation by using proper diaphragmatic breathing and proper embouchure formation |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Perform Alone and with Others |
Perform appropriate lesson literature and concert band repertoire with proper articulations, dynamics, technique and phrasing to achieve expression of the written score. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Tempo |
Execute rhythms in the proper tempo and range of the instrument. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Music Notation |
Identify musical terms in regard to tempo, phrasing, dynamics, and articulation. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Sight Reading |
Sight-read and perform appropriately graded repertoire. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Scales |
Learn scales appropriate to ability level. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Technique |
Playing instrument with proper hand position, grip, fingerings, stickings, and techniques specific to the instrument |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Care and Maintenance |
Learn proper care/maintenance of instrument, including cleaning |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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**Subject to Change** |
Topics Taught in General Music (Grades K-5)
Due to the nature of music, we start every concept at the beginning of the year and we continuously build on it throughout the year in every grade level. Lessons encompass all of the musical concepts.
|
Topic |
Concepts Covered |
When taught |
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Rhythm |
Identify/perform the whole note, whole rest, quarter note, quarter rest, half note, half rest, eighth note, eighth rest, 16th notes |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Performing Alone and With Others |
Students will be able to sing/play a variety of instruments and genres of music alone and with others |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Tempo |
Execute rhythms in the proper tempo and range of the instrument and or vocal music |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Note Recognition |
Students will be able to recognize notes on the staff |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Dynamics |
Recognize dynamics, their definition and language. Demonstrate knowledge and skills while performing varying dynamic levels |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Form |
Recognize, perform and identify music in various forms (i.e. ABA, rondo) |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Time Signature |
Students can perform/compose music in a variety of time signatures |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Music Notation |
Students will be able to recognize various music notation |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Pitch/Tone Color |
Students will be able to sing with accurate pitch and tone color |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Solfege |
Use Kodaly hand signs to sing and identify intervals |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Cross-curricular |
Demonstrate connections between music, the arts, and other disciplines |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Instrument Families |
Recognize instruments in a variety of families/cultures |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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**Subject to Change** |