Old Orchard Beach Learning Results- Music

Old Orchard Beach Learning Results

Music - Gr. K-12

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K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will read and perform a varied repertoire of music (vocally and instrumentally).

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

K-2 develop an awareness of basic musical symbols and vocabulary � teacher observation

� (K-2) study parts of violin

� (K-2) study terms: pizzicato, forte, piano, notes, note values

K-2 participate expressively in unison singing � teacher observation

� (K-2) chant poems and songs

� (K-2) clap rhythm patterns and sequences

K-2 participate in instrumental performances � school performances

� (K-2) participate in spring concerts

K-2 recognize and learn how to use and care for musical instruments � teacher observation

� (K-2) practice rest position and playing position for violin

� (K-2) learn to clean and properly store violin

3-5 recognize musical symbols and vocabulary through performance � observe rehearsals and concerts

� (3) study parts of violin

� (3) study terms: pizzicato, forte, piano, notes, note values

� (4) study songs that include a variety of musical symbols and vocabulary

� (5) demonstrate understanding of dynamics through performance and listening

� (5) demonstrate knowledge of treble clef through performance and kodaly techniques

3-5 participate in unison and two-part singing � observations and concerts

� (3) chant poems and songs

� (3) clap rhythm patterns and sequences

� (3-5) demonstrate proper vocal technique through group performance and individual performances

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K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will read and perform a varied repertoire of music (vocally and instrumentally).

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

3-5 participate in instrumental performances � concerts

� (3) participate in spring concerts

� (4) perform on recorder and rhythm instruments

� (5) use Orff instruments

� (5) begin band instrument instruction (elective)

3-5 demonstrate proper use and care of musical instruments � teacher observations

� (3) practice rest position and playing position for violin

� (3) learn to clean and properly store violin

� (4-5) learn to clean, handle and properly store various musical instruments

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6-12 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will read and perform a varied repertoire of music (vocally and instrumentally).

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 use and apply musical symbols and vocabulary through performance � Teacher use a score sheet music as the guide.

� (6) learn symbols and vocabulary through performing on Orff instruments and applying Kodaly methodology

� (6-8) sing with technical accuracy, in two-three parts, in three languages a large and varied repertoire of vocal literature (elective)

� (6-8) perform with technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a level of difficulty of 2, on a scale of

1-6 (elective)

6-8 participate expressively in vocal and instrumental performances � Students will perform these elements under

� (6) sing and perform with expression in a variety of styles director cues.

� (6-8) sing with expression in a variety of styles (spirituals, ballads, folk, patriotic, jazz) (elective)

� (6-8) perform with expression in a variety of styles (marches, patriotic, folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary) (elective)

9-12 use and apply more advanced musical symbols and vocabulary through performances � performance (individually and group)

� (9-12) (chorus) sing with technical accuracy, in 4 parts, in 5 languages a large and varied repertoire of vocal literature (elective)

� (9-12) (band) perform with technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a level of difficulty of 4, on

a scale of 1-6 (elective)

� (9-12) (theory, guitar, piano, percussion) perform with technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a

level of 4 on a scale of 1-6 (elective)

9-12 participate expressively in vocal and instrumental performances � observation/written tests

� (9-12) (chorus) sing with expression in a variety of styles (spirituals, ballads, folk, patriotic, jazz) and appropriate historical

interpretation)

� (9-12) (band) perform with expression in a variety of styles (classical, avant garde, multicultural)

� (9-12) (guitar, piano, percussion, theory) perform with expression in a variety of styles (classical, avant garde, multicultural)

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K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will create and notate music.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

K-2 experiment with sounds and simple patterns � teacher observation during free practice time

� (K-2) transfer rhythmic patterns of songs and poem to violin

� (K-2) discriminate between high and low pitches, and loud and soft tones

� (K-2) practice arco and pizzicato techniques

3-5 improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns � teacher observation

� (3) transfer rhythmic patterns of songs and poem to violin

� (4) create melodies based on pentatonic scales, selecting various rhythm patterns

� (5) create sound tracks for given stories

3-5 compose and notate rhythms � teacher observes work done on paper and

� (3) not applicable students' performance of his composition

� (4-5) compose short rhythmic phrases and notate

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6-12 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will create and notate music.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 improvise short melodies based upon a specific scale � teacher observation and critique

� perform improvisational melodies in jazz idiom (rhythms, dynamics, tonelitics, etc.)

� exploration of sounds through Orff instruments

6-8 compose and notate a simple melody and basic harmony � teacher observation and critique

� demonstrate knowledge of notation through proper usage

� indicate chord symbols as required by the composed melody

9-12 improvise melodies over specific chord progressions � improvisation of melodies with chords

9-12 compose, arrange and notate music within specified guidelines � written compositions

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K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will actively listen to, analyze and evaluate a varied repertoire of music.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

K-2 distinguish among the different families (strings, winds, percussion, voice) and sounds of instruments � oral questioning

K-2 demonstrate appropriate audience behavior � class discussion

K-2 describe a piece of music using criteria such as; fast-slow, happy, sad, etc.

3-5 know and understand specific examples of the elements of music � teacher observation in class

� differentiate between various instruments and their respective tone colors

� identify highest lows of pitch

� perform short rhythms and count them

� contrast melody and harmony

3-5 demonstrate appropriate audience behavior � class discussion and teacher observation

� attend performances and later discuss do's and don'ts of audience behavior

� identify examples of appropriate and inappropriate behavior

3-5 provide a rationale for likes and dislikes of a piece of music � teacher listens to students' responses

� go beyond "it's boring" when discussing dislikes

� use musical terms when describing a piece of music

� critique varied types of music

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6-12 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will actively listen to, analyze and evaluate a varied repertoire of music.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 identify the elements of music in a given example � class discussion

� identify themes and motifs through various prompts

� count, echo, perform distinctive rhythms of a given piece

� label musical terms such as tempo and dynamics

6-8 demonstrate appropriate audience behavior � teacher follow-up of observation-feedback

� attend performances and later discuss do's and don'ts of audience behavior

� identify examples of appropriate and inappropriate behavior

� discuss completion of a piece as opposed to movements in a piece

6-8 demonstrate an understanding between a personal opinion and an educated judgment about a piece of music � teacher prompt

� demonstrate educated judgment through the use of musical terms

� write a basic critique of a piece (of any style)

9-12 describe the use of elements of music in a given example � class discussions

� multiple choice tests/essays

9-12 demonstrate appropriate audience behavior � oral questioning

9-12 explain and justify personal aesthetic criteria for critiquing works of music � class presentation

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K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationship of music to history, culture, other content areas and its impact on their lives.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

K-2 recognize samples of major styles of music from different cultural and ethnic groups � school performances

K-2 use music to enhance other content areas � observation

K-2 develop an awareness of the role of music in society (ceremonies, socials, holidays, patriotic songs, commercials, etc.) � oral questioning

3-5 describe in simple terms distinguishing characteristics of music from a variety of cultures and or historical periods � teacher listens to students' comments

� distinguish style through contrasting musical elements

� discuss instrumentation of various periods and cultures

� identify time period through "piece of the day" activities

3-5 use music to enhance other content areas and identify connections with other content areas � teacher observes participation of students

� participate in interdisciplinary unit activities such as patriotic, historical, folk dances, etc.

3-5 recognize the effects of music in a variety of situations � discussion participation

� identify the impact of music in movies, musicals, athletic events, "elevator music", etc.

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6-12 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationship of music to history, culture, other content areas and its impact on their lives.

Performance Indicators Assessment Strategies

6-8 describe in simple terms distinguishing characteristics of music from a variety of cultures and or historical periods � listens to "Piece of the Day"

� study musical examples from each time period

� create a music time line

� demonstrate the musical elements of a culture or time period

6-8 use music to enhance other content areas and identify connections with other content areas � listens to "Piece of the Day"

� perform music connected to unit project, for example: "South of the Border"

� participate in various cross-curriculum units, such as; the science extravaganza, Events of Arts, etc.

6-8 describe the effects of music in a variety of situations � oral questioning

� describe the emotional effects of some music, and expressive qualities

� understand how themes in music can be used for a variety of situations such as the circus, sporting events, musicals, etc.

9-12 compare and contrast characteristics of music from different cultural groups and/or historical periods � essays/oral presentations

9-12 explain how other content areas can be related to music � oral questioning/short answer

9-12 describe the ways music influences and/or enriches peoples' lives � class discussion

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K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will read and perform a varied repertoire of music (vocally and instrumentally).


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies

K-2 develop an awareness of basic musical symbols and vocabulary	� teacher observation
� (K-2) study parts of violin
� (K-2) study terms: pizzicato, forte, piano, notes, note values

K-2 participate expressively in unison singing	� teacher observation
� (K-2) chant poems and songs
� (K-2) clap rhythm patterns and sequences

K-2 participate in instrumental performances	� school performances
� (K-2) participate in spring concerts

K-2 recognize and learn how to use and care for musical instruments	� teacher observation
� (K-2) practice rest position and playing position for violin
� (K-2) learn to clean and properly store violin

3-5 recognize musical symbols and vocabulary through performance	� observe rehearsals and concerts
� (3) study parts of violin
� (3) study terms: pizzicato, forte, piano, notes, note values
� (4) study songs that include a variety of musical symbols and vocabulary
� (5) demonstrate understanding of dynamics through performance and listening
� (5) demonstrate knowledge of treble clef through performance and kodaly techniques

3-5 participate in unison and two-part singing	� observations and concerts
� (3) chant poems and songs
� (3) clap rhythm patterns and sequences
� (3-5) demonstrate proper vocal technique through group performance and individual performances

Top
K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will read and perform a varied repertoire of music (vocally and instrumentally).


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies

3-5 participate in instrumental performances	� concerts
� (3) participate in spring concerts
� (4) perform on recorder and rhythm instruments
� (5) use Orff instruments
� (5) begin band instrument instruction (elective)

3-5 demonstrate proper use and care of musical instruments	� teacher observations
� (3) practice rest position and playing position for violin
� (3) learn to clean and properly store violin
� (4-5) learn to clean, handle and properly store various musical instruments


Top
6-12 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will read and perform a varied repertoire of music (vocally and instrumentally).


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies

6-8 use and apply musical symbols and vocabulary through performance	� Teacher use a score sheet music as the guide.
� (6) learn symbols and vocabulary through performing on Orff instruments and applying Kodaly methodology
� (6-8) sing with technical accuracy, in two-three parts, in three languages a large and varied repertoire of vocal literature (elective)
� (6-8) perform with technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a level of difficulty of 2, on a scale of
1-6 (elective)

6-8 participate expressively in vocal and instrumental performances	� Students will perform these elements under
� (6) sing and perform with expression in a variety of styles	director cues.
� (6-8) sing with expression in a variety of styles (spirituals, ballads, folk, patriotic, jazz) (elective)
� (6-8) perform with expression in a variety of styles (marches, patriotic, folk, jazz, classical, and contemporary) (elective)

9-12 use and apply more advanced musical symbols and vocabulary through performances	� performance (individually and group)
� (9-12) (chorus) sing with technical accuracy, in 4 parts, in 5 languages a large and varied repertoire of vocal literature (elective)
� (9-12) (band) perform with technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a level of difficulty of 4, on
a scale of 1-6 (elective)
� (9-12) (theory, guitar, piano, percussion) perform with technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a
level of 4 on a scale of 1-6 (elective)

9-12 participate expressively in vocal and instrumental performances	� observation/written tests
� (9-12) (chorus) sing with expression in a variety of styles (spirituals, ballads, folk, patriotic, jazz) and appropriate historical
interpretation)
� (9-12) (band) perform with expression in a variety of styles (classical, avant garde, multicultural)
� (9-12) (guitar, piano, percussion, theory) perform with expression in a variety of styles (classical, avant garde, multicultural)

Top
K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will create and notate music.


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies

K-2 experiment with sounds and simple patterns	� teacher observation during free practice time
� (K-2) transfer rhythmic patterns of songs and poem to violin
� (K-2) discriminate between high and low pitches, and loud and soft tones
� (K-2) practice arco and pizzicato techniques

3-5 improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns	� teacher observation
� (3) transfer rhythmic patterns of songs and poem to violin
� (4) create melodies based on pentatonic scales, selecting various rhythm patterns
� (5) create sound tracks for given stories

3-5 compose and notate rhythms	� teacher observes work done on paper and
� (3) not applicable	students' performance of his composition
� (4-5) compose short rhythmic phrases and notate


Top
6-12 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will create and notate music.


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies

6-8 improvise short melodies based upon a specific scale	� teacher observation and critique
� perform improvisational melodies in jazz idiom (rhythms, dynamics, tonelitics, etc.)
� exploration of sounds through Orff instruments

6-8 compose and notate a simple melody and basic harmony	� teacher observation and critique
� demonstrate knowledge of notation through proper usage
� indicate chord symbols as required by the composed melody

9-12 improvise melodies over specific chord progressions	� improvisation of melodies with chords




9-12 compose, arrange and notate music within specified guidelines	� written compositions


Top
K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will actively listen to, analyze and evaluate a varied repertoire of music.


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies

K-2 distinguish among the different families (strings, winds, percussion, voice) and sounds of instruments	� oral questioning




K-2 demonstrate appropriate audience behavior	� class discussion



K-2 describe a piece of music using criteria such as; fast-slow, happy, sad, etc.



3-5 know and understand specific examples of the elements of music	� teacher observation in class
� differentiate between various instruments and their respective tone colors
� identify highest lows of pitch
� perform short rhythms and count them
� contrast melody and harmony

3-5 demonstrate appropriate audience behavior	� class discussion and teacher observation
� attend performances and later discuss do's and don'ts of audience behavior
� identify examples of appropriate and inappropriate behavior

3-5 provide a rationale for likes and dislikes of a piece of music	� teacher listens to students' responses
� go beyond "it's boring" when discussing dislikes
� use musical terms when describing a piece of music
� critique varied types of music
Top
6-12 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will actively listen to, analyze and evaluate a varied repertoire of music.


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies

6-8 identify the elements of music in a given example	� class discussion
� identify themes and motifs through various prompts
� count, echo, perform distinctive rhythms of a given piece
� label musical terms such as tempo and dynamics

6-8 demonstrate appropriate audience behavior	� teacher follow-up of observation-feedback
� attend performances and later discuss do's and don'ts of audience behavior
� identify examples of appropriate and inappropriate behavior
� discuss completion of a piece as opposed to movements in a piece

6-8 demonstrate an understanding between a personal opinion and an educated judgment about a piece of music	� teacher prompt
� demonstrate educated judgment through the use of musical terms
� write a basic critique of a piece (of any style)


9-12 describe the use of elements of music in a given example	� class discussions
	� multiple choice tests/essays


9-12 demonstrate appropriate audience behavior	� oral questioning



9-12 explain and justify personal aesthetic criteria for critiquing works of music	� class presentation

Top
K-5 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationship of music to history, culture, other content areas and its impact on their lives.


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies

K-2 recognize samples of major styles of music from different cultural and ethnic groups	� school performances



K-2 use music to enhance other content areas	� observation



K-2 develop an awareness of the role of music in society (ceremonies, socials, holidays, patriotic songs, commercials, etc.)	� oral questioning




3-5 describe in simple terms distinguishing characteristics of music from a variety of cultures and or historical periods	� teacher listens to students' comments
� distinguish style through contrasting musical elements
� discuss instrumentation of various periods and cultures
� identify time period through "piece of the day" activities

3-5 use music to enhance other content areas and identify connections with other content areas	� teacher observes participation of students
� participate in interdisciplinary unit activities such as patriotic, historical, folk dances, etc.

3-5 recognize the effects of music in a variety of situations	� discussion participation
� identify the impact of music in movies, musicals, athletic events, "elevator music", etc.
Top
6-12 MUSIC

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationship of music to history, culture, other content areas and its impact on their lives.


Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies

6-8 describe in simple terms distinguishing characteristics of music from a variety of cultures and or historical periods	� listens to "Piece of the Day"
� study musical examples from each time period
� create a music time line
� demonstrate the musical elements of a culture or time period

6-8 use music to enhance other content areas and identify connections with other content areas	� listens to "Piece of the Day"
� perform music connected to unit project, for example: "South of the Border"
� participate in various cross-curriculum units, such as; the science extravaganza, Events of Arts, etc.

6-8 describe the effects of music in a variety of situations	� oral questioning
� describe the emotional effects of some music, and expressive qualities
� understand how themes in music can be used for a variety of situations such as the circus, sporting events, musicals, etc.

9-12 compare and contrast characteristics of music from different cultural groups and/or historical periods	� essays/oral presentations




9-12 explain how other content areas can be related to music	� oral questioning/short answer




9-12 describe the ways music influences and/or enriches peoples' lives	� class discussion