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Music Curriculum
Learning Expectations
Grade K
Begin process of finding singing voice and matching pitch.
Learn simple songs appropriate to grade level interest and ability.
Create movements that fit songs.
Keep the beat or pulse of music with clapping, tapping, etc.
Keep the beat of music through movements such as marching, skipping, etc.
Use simple rhythm instruments to keep the beat and recognize their timbre.
Identify concepts such as fast/slow, loud/soft, start/stop, short/long.
Begin to learn simple rhythm patterns.
Begin to learn the solfege syllables and hear the intervals between them.
Grade One
Match or echo tones.
Begin process of singing in tune in group and as individual
Learn that a melody may go up (higher) or down (lower).
Learn songs appropriate to grade level to create a cumulative repertoire.
Continue to learn simple rhythm patterns and how to notate them.
Reinforce keeping a steady beat.
Learn beginnings of dramatic improvisations.
Echo various clapping patterns.
Learn simple dances and movement games.
Grade Two
Develop awareness of difference between beat and rhythm.
Refine awareness of high and low.
Develop awareness of sound and silence (rests).
Continue building cumulative repertoire and use of rhythm instruments.
Become aware of patterns for use in accompaniments.
Become aware of multiple sounds that can occur together.
Become aware of phrasing and musical form.
Begin to learn musical symbols.
Continue awareness of dynamics, tempo and other elements of music.
Expand knowledge of various instruments of the orchestra.
Begin appreciation of different styles of music.
Continue refinement of movement and dramatization skills.
Continue solfege and interval recognition including performance of same.
Grade Three
Demonstrate awareness of accurately repeating rhythm patterns.
Develop and refine skills in simple rhythmic notation.
Expand cumulative song repertoire, while focusing on unison singing.
Work on listening skills, vocal production and awareness of each child’s voice within the group.
Become aware of melodic movement (step/skip) and appropriate notation.
Begin learning notation on the musical staff.
Learn to play the recorder while learning the skills of ensemble playing, concert etiquette, stage presence and following of the conductor.
Study instruments of the orchestra and musical styles in further detail.
Begin awareness of harmony.
Refine awareness of dynamics and other elements of music.
Incorporate use of rhythm instruments in performance of repertoire songs.
Incorporate use of movements/drama in performance of repertoire songs.
Grade Four
Encourage participation in Band and/or Chorus
Introduce Orff instruments for use alone and as song accompaniments
Study, rehearse and perform lessons involving singing, movement and instruments
Continue work with instrumental families, incl. recognition in classical recordings
Study composers & periods of music history = relationship to world history & culture
Learn about musical form through listening and performance
Continue singing & playing of barred instruments (listening, recognition)
Challenge individual coordination and skill through movement
Continue music reading in correlation with other lessons
Grade Five
Continue to encourage Band & Chorus participation
Continue adding to song repertoire
Expand musical listening of various styles and periods of music
Increase level of difficulty of songs & instrumental pieces
Focus on increasing musical memory through songs and Orff instruments
Include music reading as part of each lesson
Continue study of composers and music history
Provide opportunities for individual students to accompany performances on instruments
Grade Six
Continue to encourage Band & Chorus participation
Continue to reinforce concepts of form & style through performance & analysis
Extend students’ technique and memorization skills on all instruments
Focus on meter, modality, and aural analysis of music
Provide opportunities to learn music strictly from notation
Challenge movement abilities through folk & traditional dances
Discuss the child’s singing voice in relation to songs performed
Discuss the boy’s changing voice and placement in choral singing
Study job opportunities in the music field
Explain NY state requirements for 7
th
grade/choose music class for next year
4
th
Grade Chorus
Intensive work in large group singing
Focus on individual vocal growth & understanding
Introduction to reading a vocal octavo
Work on group blend
Introduce sight reading
Present 2 concerts & assemblies each year
5
th
& 6
th
Grade Chorus
Continue experience in large group singing
Extend knowledge of vocal octavo format
Increase difficulty of sight reading
Provide opportunities for vocal solos
Continue individual vocal growth & understanding
Present 2 concerts & assemblies each year
Provide experience preparing a NYSSMA Vocal solo, by audition
Provide experience performing in All County Chorus, as chosen