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Exploratories
-> Music
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SPECIAL EVENTS
- Thursday,
October 18, 7:00 PM, Church– Faculty Recital (Mr. Work, Mrs. Bluml,
Miss Brawner, maybe more!)
- Thursday,
October 25, 11:45 AM – 2:50 PM – Middle School Choir attending the East
Central Iowa Choir Clinic at Prairie Middle School
- Thursday, October 25, 7:00 PM,
Gym – Fall Music Festival. This concert is for band and all choir
students. Choir students will need to be at the school by 6:30 PM.
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KINDERGARTEN
Grade Level Expectations for
Music
These are the
core grade level expectations based on the McRel standards and
benchmarks that should be taught during kindergarten and represent what
a student will learn. They are written from the student point of view.
Local sites may add additional grade level expectations to correspond
with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are aligned with
McRel standards and the standards-based progress report. The number
listed is in reference to McRel 3rd edition. Not all standards are
addressed at every grade level which is appropriate considering a
student’s development.
* = referenced in Progress
Report
MUSIC
1. Sings alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music*
(1.1) Distinguishes and
demonstrates difference between loud and soft, fast and slow, high and
low
(1.2)
Demonstrates ability to echo rhythmic patterns*
(1.3)
Participates in group singing
(1.4)
Participates/contributes in class activities
(1.5)
Listens and follows directions
(1.6)
Distinguishes and demonstrates between speaking voice, singing voice,
shouting (outside voice), and whispering voice
2. Performs on instruments alone and with others, a varied repertoire
of music
(2.1) Performs on classroom
percussion instruments
(2.2)
Keeps a steady beat*
3. Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments
(3.1) Finds and performs a
steady beat orally
6. Knows and applies criteria to music and musical performances, i.e.,
swinging and swaying
(6.1) Demonstrates how to
respond to characteristic of music (fast/slow and loud/soft) through
appropriate movement
7. Understands relationships between music and history and culture
(7.1) Knows appropriate audience
behavior
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GRADE ONE
Grade Level
Expectations for Music
These are the
core grade level expectations based on the McRel standards and
benchmarks that should be taught during first grade and represent what
a student will learn. They are written from the student point of view.
Local sites may add additional grade level expectations to correspond
with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are aligned with
McRel standards and the standards-based progress report. The number
listed is in reference to McRel 3rd edition. Not all standards are
addressed at every grade level which is appropriate considering a
student’s development.
* = referenced in Progress
Report
MUSIC
1. Sings alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music*
(1.1) Demonstrates ability to
echo rhythmic patterns*
(1.2)
Participates in group singing*
(1.3)
Participates and contributes to class activities
(1.4)
Listens and follows directions
(1.5)
Performs simple four beat rhythm patterns from notation*
(1.6)
Matches pitch
(1.7)
Distinguishes and demonstrates between loud and soft, fast and slow,
high and low melodies
(1.8)
Sings and speaks ostinatos (repetitions of a short musical pattern)
2. Performs on instruments alone and with others, a varied repertoire
of music
(2.1) Performs on classroom
percussion instruments
(2.2)
Finds and performs steady beat through singing, speaking, clapping or
patting*
(2.3)
Distinguishes between beat and rhythm*
(2.4)
Uses rhythm instruments appropriately*
(2.5)
Demonstrates ability to echo rhythmic patterns.
(2.6)
Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments
3. Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments
(3.1) Finds and performs a
steady beat orally
4. Composes music within specified guidelines
(4.1) Improvises melody given a
simple rhythm and pentatonic melodic instrument (xylophone,
metallophone, glockenspiel)
5. Reads and notates music
6. Knows and applies criteria to music and musical performances, i.e.,
swinging and swaying
(6.1) Demonstrates how to
respond to characteristic of music (fast/slow and loud/soft) through
appropriate movement
7. Understands relationships between music and history and culture
(7.1) Knows and demonstrates
appropriate audience behavior
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GRADE TWO
Grade Level
Expectations for Music
These are the
core grade level expectations based on the McRel standards and
benchmarks that should be taught during second grade and represent what
a student will learn. They are written from the student point of view.
Local sites may add additional grade level expectations to correspond
with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are aligned with
McRel standards and the standards-based progress report. The number
listed is in reference to McRel 3rd edition. Not all standards are
addressed at every grade level which is appropriate considering a
student’s development.
* = referenced in Progress
Report
MUSIC
1. Sings alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music*
(1.1) Demonstrates ability to
echo rhythmic patterns*
(1.2)
Participates in group singing*
(1.3)
Performs simple songs and ostinatos with appropriate tone, pitch,
dynamics, rhythm with or without accompaniment
(1.4)
Sings partner songs and rounds in small groups
(1.5)
Matches pitch do-re-mi
(1.6)
Can sing and identify do-re-mi-fa-so-la
(1.7)
Participates and contributes in class activities
2. Performs on instruments alone, with others, a varied repertoire of
music
(2.1) Performs on classroom
percussion instruments
(2.2)
Finds and performs steady beat through singing, speaking, clapping or
patting*
(2.3)
Distinguishes between beat and rhythm*
(2.4)
Uses rhythm instruments appropriately*
(2.5)
Demonstrates ability to echo rhythmic patterns.
(2.6)
Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments
(2.7)
Finds and performs a steady beat
(2.8)
Demonstrates melody visually, orally and through movement (upward,
downward etc.)
3. Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments
(3.1) Finds and performs a
steady beat orally
4. Composes music within specified guidelines
(4.1) Improvises melody given a
simple rhythm and pentatonic melodic instrument (xylophone, met
allophone, glockenspiel)
5. Reads and notates music
(5.1) Identifies standard
musical symbols
6. Knows and applies criteria to music and musical performances, i.e.,
swinging and swaying
(6.1) Demonstrates how to
respond to characteristic of music (fast/slow and loud/soft) through
appropriate movement
(6.2)
Understands the role of musicians (i.e., song leader, conductor,
composer, and performer) in various musical settings and culture
7. Understands relationships between music and history and culture
(7.1) Knows appropriate audience
behavior
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GRADE THREE
Grade Level
Expectations for Music
These are the
core grade level expectations based on the McRel standards and
benchmarks that should be taught during third grade and represent what
a student will learn. They are written from the student point of view.
Local sites may add additional grade level expectations to correspond
with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are aligned with
McRel standards and the standards-based progress report. The number
listed is in reference to McRel 3rd edition. Not all standards are
addressed at every grade level which is appropriate considering a
student’s development.
* = referenced in Progress
Report
MUSIC
1. Sings alone and with others a varied repertoire of music*
(1.1) Performs simple songs and
ostinatos with appropriate tone, pitch,
dynamics, rhythm with or without accompaniment
(1.2)
Sings partner songs and rounds in small groups and is able to sing own
part
(1.3)
Sings and speaks ostinatos (repetitions of a short musical pattern)
(1.4)
Can sing and identify scale
(1.5)
Participates and contributes in class activities
2. Performs on instruments alone and together, a varied repertoire of
music*
(2.1) Performs on classroom
percussion instruments
(2.2)
Finds and performs steady beat
(2.3)
Improvises melody given a simple rhythm and pentatonic melodic
instrument (xylophone, metallophone, glockenspiel)
(2.4)
Creates movement to accompany music or poems
(2.5)
Demonstrates melody visually, orally, and through movement (upward,
downward etc.)
(2.6)
Identifies orchestra instruments aurally (by sound)
3. Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
(3.1) Improvises short songs and
instrumental pieces.
4.
Composes and arranges music within specified guidelines
(4.1) Creates musical
accompaniments*
5. Reads and notates music
(5.1) Understands musical
notations*
(5.2)
Identifies standard musical symbols, e.g., dynamics, tempo, and
articulation
(5.3)
Identifies notes on the scale
6. Knows and applies criteria to music and musical performances
(6.1) Appreciates music and is
able to analyze in simple terms
7. Understands relationships between music and history and culture
(7.1) Knows and demonstrates
appropriate audience behavior
(7.2)
Understands the role of musicians (i.e., song leader, conductor,
composer, and performer) in various musical settings and culture
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GRADE FOUR
Grade Level
Expectations for Music
These are the
core grade level expectations based on the McRel standards and
benchmarks that should be taught during fourth grade and represent what
a student will learn. They are written from the student point of view.
Local sites may add additional grade level expectations to correspond
with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are aligned with
McRel standards and the standards-based progress report. The number
listed is in reference to McRel 3rd edition. Not all standards are
addressed at every grade level which is appropriate considering a
student’s development.
* = referenced in Progress
Report
MUSIC
1. Sings alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music*
(1.1) Sings partner songs and
rounds in small groups and able to sing own part
(1.2)
Can sing and identify scale
(1.3)
Participates and contributes in class activities
(1.4)
Sings on pitch in rhythm with appropriate dynamics and timbre, and
maintains a steady tempo
(1.5)
Matches pitch
(1.6)
Listens and follows directions
2. Performs on instruments alone and together a varied repertoire of
music*
(2.1) Finds and performs steady
beat
(2.2)
Creates movement to accompany music or poems
(2.3)
Demonstrates correct hand position and air support on recorder
(2.4)
Performs d, e, g, a, b, c, d correctly on recorder
(2.5)
Aurally identifies instruments of the orchestra and band including
percussion instruments
3. Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
(3.1) Improvises short songs and
instrumental pieces.
4. Composes and arranges music within specified guidelines
(4.1) Creates musical
accompaniments*
(4.2)
Improvises short four bar rhythms and melodies
5. Reads and notates music
(5.1) Understands musical
notations*
(5.2)
Identifies notes on the scale
(5.3) Defines standard musical
symbols
6.
Knows and applies criteria to music and musical performances
(6.1) Appreciates music and is
able to analyze in simple terms
7. Understands relationships between music and history and culture
(7.1) Knows and demonstrates
appropriate audience behavior
(7.2)
Understands the role of musicians (i.e., song leader, conductor,
composer, and performer) in various musical settings and culture
(7.3)
Understands that music preferences reflect one’s own personal
experiences
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GRADE
FIVE
Grade
Level Expectations for Music
These are the core grade level expectations based on the McRel
standards and benchmarks that should be taught during fifth grade and
represent what a student will learn. They are written from the student
point of view. Local sites may add additional grade level expectations
to correspond with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are
aligned with McRel standards and the standards-based progress report.
The number listed is in reference to McRel 3rd edition. Not all
standards are addressed at every grade level which is appropriate
considering a student’s development.
* = referenced in Progress
Report
MUSIC
1. Sings
alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music*
(1.1) Sings partner songs and
rounds in small groups and able to sing own part
(1.2) Participates and
contributes in class activities
(1.3) Sings expressively with
appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation
(1.4) Sings on pitch in rhythm
with
appropriate dynamics and timbre, and maintains a steady tempo
(1.5) Matches pitch
(1.6) Listens and follows
directions
(1.7) Responds to the cues of
the
conductor when singing as part of a group
2.
Performs on instruments alone and together, a varied repertoire of
music*
(2.1) Finds and
performs steady beat
(2.2) Performs rhythm
patterns from notation
(2.3) Creates
movement to accompany music or poems
(2.4) Aurally
identifies instruments of the orchestra and band including percussion
instruments
3.
Improvises
melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
(3.1) Improvises
short songs and instrumental pieces.
4.
Composes and
arranges music within specified guidelines
(4.1) Creates musical
accompaniments*
(4.2) Improvises
short four bar rhythms and melodies
5.
Reads and
notates music
(5.1) Understands
musical notations*
(5.2) Distinguishes
between major and minor keys
(5.3) Defines
standard musical symbols
(5.4) Identifies note
names
(5.5) Identifies half
steps
6.
Knows and
applies criteria to music and musical performances
(6.1) Appreciates
music and is able to analyze in simple terms
7.
Understands
relationships between music and history and culture
(7.1) Knows and
demonstrates appropriate audience behavior
(7.2) Understands the
role of musicians (i.e., song leader, conductor, composer, and
performer) in various musical settings and culture
(7.3) Understands
that music preferences reflect one’s own personal experiences
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GRADE SIX
Grade Level Expectations for
Music
These are the
core grade level expectations based on the McRel standards and
benchmarks that should be taught during sixth grade and represent what
a student will learn. They are written from the student point of view.
Local sites may add additional grade level expectations to correspond
with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are aligned with
McRel standards. The number listed is in reference to McRel 3rd
edition. Not all standards are addressed at every grade level which is
appropriate considering a student’s development.
MUSIC
1. Sings
alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
(1.1) Sings partner songs and
rounds in small groups and able to sing own part
(1.2) Sings with good breath
control, expression, and technical accuracy at a level that includes
modest ranges and changes of tempo, key, and meter
(1.3) Participates and
contributes in class activities
(1.4) Attempts to sing on pitch
in rhythm with appropriate dynamics and timbre, and maintains a steady
tempo
(1.5) Matches pitch
(1.6) Listens and follows
directions
(1.7) Responds to the cues of
the conductor when singing as part of a group
2.
Performs on instruments alone and together, a varied repertoire of music
(2.1) Performs rhythm patterns
from notation
(2.2) Creates movement to
accompany music or poems
(2.3) Aurally (by ear)
identifies instruments of the orchestra and band including percussion
instruments
3.
Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
(3.1) Improvises simple harmonic
accompaniments
4.
Composes and arranges music within specified guidelines
(4.1) Creates musical
accompaniments (e.g. a rhythm instrument accompaniment)
(4.2) Composes short pieces
within specified guidelines
5. Reads
and notates music
(5.1) Understands musical
notations
(5.2) Reads sixteenth notes and
rests
6. Knows
and applies criteria to music and musical performances
(6.1) Appreciates music and is
able to analyze in simple terms
7.
Understands relationships between music and history and culture
(7.1) Understands, appreciates,
and participates in liturgical music
(7.2) Knows and demonstrates
appropriate audience behavior
(7.3) Understands the role of
musicians (i.e., song leader, conductor, composer, and performer) in
various musical settings and culture
(7.4) Understands that music
preferences reflect one’s own personal experiences
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GRADES SEVEN AND EIGHT
Grade Level Expectations for
Music
These are the
core grade level expectations based on the McRel standards and
benchmarks that should be taught during seventh and eighth grades and
represent what a student will learn. They are written from the student
point of view. Local sites may add additional grade level expectations
to correspond with their curriculum. These grade level expectations are
aligned with McRel standards. The number listed is in reference to
McRel 3rd edition. Not all standards are addressed at every grade level
which is appropriate considering a student’s development.
MUSIC
1. Sings
alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
(1.1) Sings partner songs and
rounds in small groups and able to sing own part
(1.2) Sings with good breath
control, expression, and technical accuracy at a level that includes
modest ranges and changes of tempo, key, and meter
(1.3) Participates and
contributes in class activities
(1.4) Attempts to sing on pitch
in rhythm with appropriate dynamics and timbre, and maintains a steady
tempo
(1.5) Listens and follows
directions
(1.6) Responds to the cues of
the conductor when singing as part of a group
(1.7) Sings music written in two
and three parts
2. Performs on instruments,
alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music
(2.1) Performs rhythm patterns
from notation
(2.2) Creates movement to
accompany music or poems
(2.3) Performs music
representing diverse genres and cultures, with expression appropriate
for the work being performed
(2.4) Performs simple melodies by ear on an instrument
3.
Improvises melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
(3.1) Improvises short melodies,
unaccompanied and over given rhythmic accompaniments, in a consistent
style, meter, and tonality
4.
Composes and arranges music within specified guidelines
(4.1) Creates musical
accompaniments (e.g. a rhythm instrument accompaniment)
(4.2) Composes short pieces
within specified guidelines
(4.3) Knows how the elements of music are used to achieve unity and
variety, tension and release, and balance in musical composition
5. Reads
and notates music
(5.1) Understands musical
notations
(5.2) Reads sixteenth and dotted
notes and rests
(5.3) Uses standard notation to
record musical ideas
(5.4) Knows standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics,
tempo, articulation, and expression
6. Knows
and applies criteria to music and musical performances
(6.1) Appreciates music and is
able to analyze in simple terms
(6.2) Identifies specific music
events when listening to music, e.g., entry of oboe, change of meter,
return of refrain
(6.3) Understands how the
elements of music are used in various genres and cultures
(6.4) Knows the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
chords, and harmonic progressions
7.
Understands relationships between music and history and culture
(7.1) Understands, appreciates,
and participates in liturgical music
(7.2) Knows and demonstrates
appropriate audience behavior
(7.3) Understands the role of
musicians (i.e., song leader, conductor, composer, and performer) in
various musical settings and culture
(7.4) Understands that music
preferences reflect one’s own personal experiences
(7.5) Understands characteristics that cause various musical works to
be considered exemplary
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CHOIR
Middle School
Choir (Grades 6 - 8)
Rehearsals:
Mondays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Elementary
Choir (Grades 3 - 5)
Rehearsals:
Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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