4th-6th Grade Lesson Plans
December 7th-11th
4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
1) Students will read and perform rhythms on multi-level percussion instruments using quarter notes, eighth notes, quarter rests, and sixteenth/eighth note combinations. This week, students will learn to perform dotted rhythms using a combination of quarter/eighth notes.
2) Students will learn about Christmas customs in West Africa. https://youtu.be/GMeCNPNWZbY and learn the alternate versions of the song, "Banuwa." https://youtu.be/YMe5EFqeHis
Virtual Learners:
4th-6th Grade
Dynamite Bucket Drumming: https://safeshare.tv/x/JSvoUqDAkVg#
March from the Nutcracker: https://musicplayonline.com/modules/nutcracker-performance-ideas/
Kangaroo Bucket Drumming-Feliz Navidadhttps://youtu.be/t7QWQp4--1o
November 30th- December 4th
4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
1) Students will read and perform rhythms on multi-level percussion instruments using quarter notes, eighth notes, quarter rests, and sixteenth/eighth note combinations. This week, students will learn to perform dotted rhythms using a combination of quarter/eighth notes.
2) Students will perform the rhythms to simple holiday songs in the form of a round in 2-4 parts.
Virtual Learners: Read and perform "African Noel" and "Holidays are Here"
Christmas Bucket Drumming Link
Virtual Day November 23rd
1) Play and share "Dance Fun" for a family member using quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests.
https://musicplayonline.com/modules/bucket-drum-lesson-8-dance-fun/
2) Learn to play the rhythm patterns for Dynamite. You may play the entire song IF your network has not blocked the last Safe YouTube video (final performance.) If you can't access the last video, learn the other patterns.
November 16th- November 20th
4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
1) Students will read and perform rhythms on multi-level percussion instruments using quarter notes, eighth notes, quarter rests, and sixteenth/eighth note combinations.
Virtual Learners:
Link to: Bucket Drumming "We Will Rock You"
Link to: "Dance Fun" Song
2) Students will read and perform Sol, Mi, and La on a 5-Line Staff using quarter and eighth note rhythmic combinations
Virtual Learners:
Link to Poison Melody with Mi- Re- Do and Sol-La-Mi
3) Students will learn about the instruments and the musicians in our local orchestra, The Delta Symphony Orchestra.
Virtual Learners:
*Link: Percussion: Delta Symphony Orchestra
4) Students will create their own rhythmic and melodic compositions using their choice of music applications.
Virtual Learners:
Chrome Music Lab Songmaker Link
4th-6th Grade
November 9th- November 13th
1) Students will read and perform rhythms using quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests.
Virtual Learners:
Link to : Bucket Drumming "Dynamite"
Link to: Bucket Drumming "We Will Rock You"
2) Students will read and perform Sol, Mi, and La on a 5-Line Staff using quarter and eighth note rhythmic combinations
Virtual Learners:
Link to Poison Melody with Mi, Re, Do
3) Students will learn about the instruments and the musicians in our local orchestra, The Delta Symphony Orchestra.
Virtual Learners:
*Link: The Conductor of The Delta Symphony Orchestra
*Link: The Trombone (Delta Symphony Orchestra)
4) Students will create their own rhythmic and melodic compositions using their choice of music applications.
Virtual Learners:
Chrome Music Lab Songmaker Link
November 2nd- November 6th
1) Students will review the line and space notes of the Treble Clef, and practice identifying MIddle C and D. Students will then use this knowledge to complete a notespeller story about the life of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Virtual Learners:
Music History Lesson Link for Bach
Music Theory Lesson Link (only cover the treble clef)
2) Students will read about the life of Ludwig van Beethoven and be able to answer questions about his compositions and the instruments he used in his compositions.
Virtual Learners:
Link for Music History Lesson, Beethoven
Link for Beethoven Activity Sheet
3) Students will create their own rhythmic and melodic compositions using their choice of music applications.
Virtual Learners:
Chrome Music Lab Songmaker Link
October 26th- October 30th
4th-6th Grade
1) Students will review and identity both line and space notes on the Treble Clef staff, including middle C and middle D. www.musictheory.net/lessons/10
2) Students will learn and identify half steps and whole steps on the piano and apply the major scale "formula" for the keys of G, D, and A. for the major scale. www.musictheory.net/lessons/21 Students will play these scales on a virtual piano both ascending and descending. virtualpiano.net/
3) Students will sign up edu.bandlab, and complete an introductory tutorial.
October 19th- October 23rd
4th-6th Grade
1) Introduction to Treble Clef Line Notes. Students will identify the five line notes in the Treble Clef, and also Middle C.
2) Students will play the C Major scale on a virtual piano, processing the musical alphabet from C-C both up (forward to the right) and down (backward to the left.)
3) 6th Grade will practice both C Major scale and D Major (adding F#.)
4) 6th Grade students will sign up edu.bandlab, and complete an introductory tutorial.
October 12th- October 16th
1st -3rd Grade (Body Percussion- Afro Beat) warm-up
1) Introduction to Treble Clef Line and Space notes. Students will be able to identify the letter names of spaces in the Treble Clef.
2) Introduction to the names of keys on the piano keyboard. Using an online resource, students will be able to play C,D, and E.
3) Using the piano keyboard, students will compose their own song using C, D, and E.
September 28th- October 2nd
1) Review quarter, eighth, and sixteenth rhythms. Learn to draw and perform these notes. Create rhythm compositions using these note values with the MusicPlay interactive rhythm composition application/activity.
2) Learn to identify repeated notes on a Treble Clef Staff.
October 5th- October 9th
1st -3rd Grade (Body Percussion Ode to Joy) warm-up
1) Review of half rests, singular sixteenth & eighth notes, measures, 4/4 meter, line/space notes, parts of notes, and stem direction.
2) Introduction and review of orchestral instruments and instrument families.
3) Create electronic compositions using Tone Craft and Groove Pizza.
September 28th- October 2nd
1) Review quarter, eighth, and sixteenth rhythms. Learn to draw and perform these notes. Create rhythm compositions using these note values with the MusicPlay interactive rhythm composition application/activity.
2) Learn to identify repeated notes on a Treble Clef Staff.
September 14th- September25th
(Body Percussion Warm-Up)
1) Practice and review quarter and eighth note/rest values. *Poison Rhythm and Poison Melody is also used as quick assessment.
2) Introduce sixteenth note values, and use Musicplay's interactive rhythmic composition activity to create an original rhythmic composition using sixteenth and eighth note combinations.
3) Introduction to line/space notes on the staff. Create a color design using honeycomb coloring activity identifying line/space notes.
3) Select and play a piano piece using Virtual Piano.
*Enrichment activity: Introduction to staff composition on musicplayonline.com website.
September 8th- September 11th
1) Finish reviewing Classroom expectations, social contract, and "Take Five."
2) Learn to create texture by layering loops (adding and subtracting the loops as desired.)
3) Create a piece using looping ostinati on Super Looper.
4) Share your piece with a friend or favorite teacher using copy/paste functions via email.
5) Practice and review rhythm fundamentals for quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests. *(Poison Rhythm game is also used as quick assessment.)
*Enrichment activity: Introduction to staff composition on musicplayonline.com website.
August 24th- September 4th
1) Review Classroom expectations, social contract, and "Take Five."
2) Introduce Google classroom and school music website.
3) Explore and create rhythms using music technology and looping.
4) Share (summer activity "show and tell") and perform body percussion.
5) Play Poison Rhythm game using quarter and eighth notes. (Also used as assessment.)
May 11th - May 15th
1) On the singing classroom website, warm-up with Pencil Beats and Step, Clap, Shuffle"
The Singing Classroom is only available for one more week before our subscription expires. Listed below these lesson plans are YouTube videos of some of the summer songs.
Activities and songs for this summer can be found under the tab "My Songs."
This week: You have many song CHOICES!!!
I'm a Nut (Also known as the Acorn Song)
O Mo Chi Oh Tsu Ki Ma Sho ("Let's Pound Rice Cakes" in Japanese, think about Mochi ice cream!)
Piccolomini (Italian astrologer and a crater in the moon) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piccolomini_(crater)
https://youtu.be/o5DAMAL5I_c Lyrics to Piccolomini
https://youtu.be/qhyfxCnYRI4 Piccolomini
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (Pakistani version)
No YouTube links available, only available on The Singing Classroom website.
Link to Singing Classroom Website: https://www.thesingingclassroom.com/my-songs#
The Singing Classroom Website Username and Password
username: maryjacksonstudents
password: MJackson1
May 4th - May 8th
1) On the Singing Classroom Website, warm-up with Cup Beats rhythm activity (any two contrasting colors of cups in your kitchen cabinet will work with this activity.) Teach a family member how to do rhythms and play this game!
If you have an instrument at home (like a toy xylophone or keyboard, learn to play the accompaniment to "Git Along Little Dogies." If you do not have an instrument, learn to sing the melody and lyrics to the song.
Both activity and song can be found under the tab "My Songs."
Link to Singing Classroom Website: https://www.thesingingclassroom.com/my-songs#
The Singing Classroom Website Username and Password
username: maryjacksonstudents
password: MJackson1
"Git Along Little Dogies" This is probably the best known cowboy song. The rhythm is taken from the movement of a horse. It dates back to then early trail-drive days, and is adapted from the Irish ballad “The Old Man Rocking the Cradle.” The peak existence of the cowboy came in the decades after the Civil War. The earliest mention of Get Along Little Dogies was in the 1893 journal of Owen Wister, author of the classic Western novel, The Virginian. Since Wyoming was the destination, it is presumed to have been composed after 1870-1871, when Texans first herded cattle northward into Wyoming Territory. Some cowboys sang of Montana as the destination; others mentioned no final destination, and merely described the problems of rounding up and driving cattle. The word “dogie” refers to a motherless calf who had to eat grass before being mature enough to digest it. This caused the calf to develop a big stomach which cowboys referred to as “dough guts,” later shortened to “dogies.”
https://youtu.be/Q8o_3gujWh0 Animated story with hero dogs
https://youtu.be/k6ObpJ7eG5U 4th-6th Grade
https://youtu.be/r0A3HnHOmJ0 Original 1937 movie trailor theme song
2) American Music History with famous works by Aaron Copland
Most people know that Aaron Copland was a composer and that his name is synonymous with works such as Appalachian Spring, Fanfare for the Common Man, and the "Hoedown" from Rodeo. What they perhaps do not realize is that Copland's influence on American music extended far beyond the compositional realm. In addition to his creative output as a composer, Copland was also a teacher, lecturer, author, editor, and conductor. Because of his involvement in these different facets of artistic expression, and because he was successful in merging a distinctly American style of composition, Copland is frequently referred to as the "Dean of American Music." (Library of Congress)
Read more about life and works of Aaron Copland here with the Library of Congress biogragphies: https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200182578
RODEO (highlights with ballet cowboys, cowgirls, cows, and horses) https://youtu.be/oDCoTJKMoTY
APPALACHIAN SPRING ("Tis A Gift to be Simple" with Martha Graham Dance Company) Appalachian Spring tells the story of a young frontier couple on their wedding day. Created as the war in Europe was drawing to end, the ballet captured the imagination of Americans who were beginning to believe in a more prosperous future, a future in which men and women would be united again. Themes from American folk culture can be found throughout the dance. Aaron Copland weaves a Shaker tune, “Simple Gifts,” throughout his luminous score, while Martha Graham’s choreography includes square dance patterns, skips and paddle turns and curtsies, even a grand right and left. The spare set by Isamu Noguchi features a Shaker rocking chair. With its tale of a new life in a new land, the dance embodies hope. Critics called Appalachian Spring “shining and joyous,” “a testimony to the simple fineness of the human spirit.”
1944 Martha Graham Dance Company film premiere, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS https://youtu.be/91y-NEdTj-g Read more about the original Martha Graham ballet cast and orchestra premiere here: https://www.aaroncopland.com/news/appalachian-spring-at-75-then-and-now/
FANFARE FOR THE COMMON MAN
Marine Band in National Museum of the Marine Corps https://youtu.be/0ybxA1SPsIc
On Feb. 23, 1945, photographer Joseph Rosenthal captured the image of six United States Marines raising a U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. To commemorate the historic 75th anniversary, a Marine Brass Ensemble performed a concert on Feb. 23, 2020, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, an architectural tribute with a design evocative of the flag-raisers. This inspiring program memorializes famous campaigns of the Marine Corps, from World War II through the present day. (United States Marine Band)
Rock version by the band Emerson, Lake, & Palmer https://youtu.be/c2zurZig4L8
Turning Aaron Copland’s iconic ‘Fanfare For The Common Man’ into a proggressive-boogie workout probably didn’t seem very sensible back in 1977, but Emerson, Lake, & Palmer (ELP) did it. This performance, from the Olympic Stadium in Montreal, has gone down in history as a classic proggressive moment, departing from Copland’s source material for an extend keyboard solo before bringing it back around to that triumphant fanfare. (classicFM.com)
4th Grade - 6th Grade
April 27th-May 1st Slides 7-29
1) Review the Major Scale exercises with Cuwen hand signage (beginning with slide #7.)
2) Learn to identify Major intervals through songs, and explore minor intervals through song. Concentrate on Major intervals, and learn the minor intervals for enrichment (beginning with slide #15 and ending with slide #29.)
April 20th-24th
Explore Videos and Warm-ups in Slides 1-8.
Sing Major and Natural Minor Scales in Solfege (try to also use Curwen hand signs.)
Practice reading the C Major Scale in slide #5 and #6.
Learn and practice new vocal warm-up exercises in slides #7-10. Concentrate on the Do, Do, Re, Do exercise.
Sing the Do, Do, Re, Do exercise both ascending and descending, using slides 11 and 12. See how fast you can sing it, and try to use the Curwen hand signs for fun!
The remaining slides are for next week’s lesson and more will be added later. Feel free to explore for enrichment!
April 13th-17th
WARM UP!
Find household items to begin a rhythm composition. These are called FOUND SOUNDS! Watch these videos and stay tuned for more videos from me about found sounds and percussion. The first video teaches basic rhythm reading and explores household kitchen items for potential sound making. Next week, we'll explore FlipGrid and Acapella applications to make rhythm videos!
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
Learn about the history of our national anthem and memorize the first verse!
1st and 2nd Grades- Review slides #1-16 on this Google Slides presentation.
3rd Grade- Review ALL of the presentation.
1) Memorize the words and melody to the first verse.
2) Define these "complicated words":
Rampart
Perilous
Twighlight
Gleaming
3)Identify the RHYMING words. They are color-coded to match on slide #3.
4) Who wrote the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner?" What year?
5) Who wrote the MELODY to "The Star-Spangled Banner?" What is the name of that melody?
April 6th - 10th
4th Grade - 6th Grade
Learn to sing the first verses (or more if you like) of "America" and "America the Beautiful." Listen to each video and compare the different styles of singing.
1) How many people sing in each video?
2) How does each of their voices sound differently?
3) How would you describe their style?
Did you KNOW . . . "America (My Country Tis' of Thee)" and "America the Beautiful" almost became our national anthem in 1931? There was a close race between these two songs and "The Star-Spangled Banner." In the end, "The Star-Spangled Banner" won! Here is an article to enjoy if you'd like some extra reading.
https://study.com/academy/lesson/my-country-tis-of-thee-song-meaning-history.html (For 4th-6th Graders)
Parents: Here is an article for you, if you'd like some additional background on our national anthem.
https://www.capradio.org/music/classical/2014/07/04/americas-five-national-anthems-1/ (Only for Parents)
March 30th-April 3rd
4th-6th Grades
Follow this body percussion/listening map for Radetzky March by Johann Strauss. The listening map teaches quarter and eighth note rhythms, 3/4 time conducting pattern, structural form of a march and the identification of marching cymbals.
Enjoy this orchestral performance the Andre Rieu Johann Strauss Orchestra!
Watch this CBS Sunday morning video about Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.
https://youtu.be/d5yvYBuIUtk Watch ONLY 4:30, and SKIP the ads at the beginning.
Here is a second video link for more about Andre Rieu. https://youtu.be/9eansItE3JQ
The Johann Strauss Orchestra performs songs from MARY POPPINS!
"Supercalifragilistic"https://youtu.be/IWH3Hmsr5fM
"Feed the Birds"https://youtu.be/jENfyP5Eqjw
History Lesson about Johann Strauss: https://youtu.be/henuAd7bbLU
Fun Fact Quiz about Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra
1) What kind of violin does Andre Rieu play, and how much is it worth?
2) What did Andre Rieu's father do for a living? What was he?
3) According to Billboard Magazine in 2011, the Johann Strauss Orchestra was more popular than which two major artists?
4) Andre Rieu and many of the musicians are from Holland. What language is spoken there? What language is primarily used in rehearsals?
5) At what age did Andre Rieu begin violin lessons?
6) What favorite place did Andre build on the grounds of his home?
7) What African country has Andre been helping?
8) Andre Rieu's hometown is in what country?
9) What kind of building is Andre's home?
10) Who designs the women's dresses for the Johan Strauss Orchestra shows?
Answers:
1) Stradivarious (worth 3 million dollars)
2) Andre's father was an orchestral conductor>
3) Justin Bieber and Glee
4) Dutch, and all the rehearsals are conducted in Dutch.
5) Age 5
6) A butterfly house
7) Burkina Faso
8) Holland
9) A castle
10) Andre designs the dresses.
March 16th-19th
4th-6th Grades- Learn, sing, and memorize "Flashlight." Link to guide vocals track: "Flashlight"
March 9th-13th
4th-6th Grades- Read page and measure numbers, navigate through the remainder of choir octavos, and demonstrate head-voice singing to expand vocal range. Warm up with Supercalifragilistic movements (tutting) and explore the symphony orchestra (Ode to Joy and Beethoven.)
March 2nd-6th
4th-6th Grades- Learn how to read measure numbers, navigate through choir octavos, and demonstrate head-voice singing to expand vocal range. Warm up with Supercalifragilistic movements (tutting.)
February 24th - 28th
4th-6th Grade- Octavo reading, repeat signs and systems, Part I/Part II systems, reading measures, 3/4 and 4/4 meter, and Arkansas history through choral performance.
February 18th-21st
4th-6th Grade- Combined rehearsals for Mary Poppins Broadway musical production. Singing, choreography, blocking, and lines.
February 3rd-14th
4th-6th Grade- Guitar Basics, review reading open strings, introduce 2nd fret/G string and syncopated rhythms. Address phonetics, spelling, and the first letter of words in relation to the letter of each open strings. Incorporate and translate syllables of words and sentences into picking rhythms with call and response approach.
January 27th-31st
4th-6th Grades- Guitar Basics, review reading open strings and rhythms and add 2nd finger, 2nd fret on the G String to create "high A." Address phonetics, spelling, and the first letter of words in relation to the letter of each open strings. Incorporate and translate syllables of words and sentences into picking rhythms with call and response approach.
January 21st-24th
4th-6th Grades- Guitar Basics, reading open strings and rhythms. Address phonetics, spelling, and the first letter of words in relation to the letter of each open strings. Incorporate and translate syllables of words and sentences into picking rhythms with call and response approach.
January 6th-17th
4th and 5th Grades- Guitar Basics, reading open strings and rhythms. Address phonetics, spelling, and the first letter of words in relation to the letter of each open strings. Incorporate and translate syllables of words and sentences into picking rhythms with call and response approach.
6th Grade- Guitar Basics, reading open strings and rhythms. Address phonetics, spelling, and the first letter of words in relation to the letter of each open strings. Incorporate and translate syllables of words and sentences into picking rhythms with call and response approach. Review of local historic songs, artists, and composers for black history month and upcoming 6th grade field trip to Stax in Memphis.
December 2nd-20th
Choral music/octavo reading basics, holiday music and choreography, winter showcase solo auditions, and the Chinese New Year Lion Dance drumming patterns (and dancer auditions.)
November 4th-22nd
Overview of Mary Poppins characters, music, and phonetic spellings of Cockney accent/dialect. Overview of dialect vs. accent.
World Music Drumming Ensemble Cuban/Latin rhythms and Cuban culture (review spellings and phonetics for claves,, djembe, tubano, and guiro.) Learn to play maracas, guiro, clave, and drum parts with the song "Ma Teodora." Introduce D7 chord on the guitar for accompaniment.
October 28th-November 1st
4th and Grade World Music Drumming Ensemble Cuban/Latin rhythms and Cuban culture (review spellings and phonetics for claves,, djembe, tubano, and guiro.) Learn to play maracas, guiro, clave, and drum parts with the song "Ma Teodora." Introduce D7 chord on the guitar for accompaniment.
5th Grade General music piano classes- learning to spell major and minor chords, ear training in major and minor chords, and using all five fingers to play musical alphabet backward and forward in steps and skips. Practice and spell words with the musical alphabet (examples: bad, cad, beg, fad, gab, etc.) Learn to play bass line of "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the MGs. Review history of Stax music.
6th Grade Recorder basics (using Recorder Karate curriculum.) Review of musical alphabet backward and forward in steps and skips. Practice and spell words with the musical alphabet (examples: bad, cad, beg, fad, gab, etc.)
October 21st-October 25th
4th and Grade World Music Drumming Ensemble 3 and 4 (review spellings for shekere, gankogui, djembe, tubano, dumbek.) Learn parts to Ensemble 3 and 4. Learn to play the shekere and gankogui, and cowbell rhythms independently of other parts. Review and introduce phonetics for shekere, gangkogui, guiro, maracas, tubano, djembe, kente, and cello.
Add High/Low drum parts and split into appropriate groupings. Play in 5-6 parts simultaneously for Ensembles 1-4.
5th Grade General music piano classes- learning to spell major and minor chords, ear training in major and minor chords, and using all five fingers to play musical alphabet backward and forward in steps and skips. Practice and spell words with the musical alphabet (examples: bad, cad, beg, fad, gab, etc.)
6th Grade Recorder basics (using Recorder Karate curriculum.) Review of musical alphabet backward and forward in steps and skips. Practice and spell words with the musical alphabet (examples: bad, cad, beg, fad, gab, etc.)
October 7th-October 18th
4th and 6th Grade World Music Drumming Ensemble 3 and 4 (review spellings for shekere, gankogui, djembe, tubano, dumbek) Learn parts to Ensemble 3 and 4. Learn to play the shekere and gankogui, and cowbell rhythms independently of other parts. Review and introduce phonetics for shekere, gangkogui, guiro, maracas, tubano, djembe, kente, and cello.
Add High/Low drum parts and split into appropriate groupings. Play in 5-6 parts simultaneously for Ensembles 1-4.
5th Grade General music piano classes- learning to spell major and minor chords, ear training in major and minor chords, and using all five fingers to play musical alphabet backward and forward in steps and skips. Practice and spell words with the musical alphabet (examples: bad, cad, beg, fad, gab, etc.)
September 30th-October 4th
4th and 6th Grade World Music Drumming Ensemble 3 and 4 (review spellings for shekere, gankogui, djembe, tubano, dumbek) Learn parts to Ensemble 3 and 4. Learn to play the shekere and gankogui, and cowbell rhythms independently of other parts.
5th Grade General music piano classes- learning to spell major and minor chords, ear training in major and minor chords, and using all five fingers to play musical alphabet backward and forward in steps and skips.
September 16th- 27th
6th Grade General music piano classes- learning to spell major and minor chords, ear training in major and minor chords, and using all five fingers to play musical alphabet backward and forward in steps and skips.
4th and 5th Grade Review for drum ensemble auditions (auditions are last Monday of September and first Monday of October at 7:30 AM.) World Music Drumming basics.
4th Grades
World Music Drumming basics--phonetic spellings, and digraphs (review spellings for shekere, gankogui, djembe, tubano, dumbek) Learn parts to Ensemble I and II. Learn to play the shekere and gankogui.
September 9th- 13th
4th and 6th Grades
World Music Drumming basics, phonetic spellings, and digraphs (review spellings for djembe, tubano, dumbek; and examine digraphs in lyrics to "People Go Home.")
5th Grade
Practice for World Music Drumming auditions. Auditions are:
AUDITIONS
Monday, September 30th 7:30 AM / Music Room
Monday, October 7th 7:30 AM / Music Room
****CLINICS**** (not mandatory)
Monday, September 16th- 7:30 AM / Music Room
Monday, September 23rd- 7:30 AM / Music Room
First Rehearsal for 5th Grade Drum Ensemble begins
Monday, October 14th 7:30 AM / Music Room.
** All Rehearsals for 5th grade drum ensemble are Mondays, 7:30 AM in the music room.
September 3rd-6th
World Music Drumming basics (4th Grade)
Practice for World Music Drumming auditions (5th and 6th Grades)
March 4th - March 15th
Grades 4-6th
Students will perform lead drum, secondary parts, and bell timeline for the West African dance, "Gota."
February 25th - March 1st
Grades 4th-6th
Learn parts of the interactive dance for the African-American play-party song, "Zudio."
Accompany dance and song with drumming
Perform and dance South African song, "Maliswe."
Learn and review World Music Drumming Ensemble I (add third drum part)
Accompany Maliswe with Ensemble I
February 18th - February 22nd
Grades 1-3
Perform and dance South African song, "Maliswe."
Accompany "Maliswe" with World Music Drumming Ensemble I.
February 11th - February 15th
Grades 4-8
Review and sing the Star-Spangled Banner, key terms, and vocabulary in Star-Spangled Banner
Ramparts, Gleaming, Hailed, Perilous, etc.
Introduce music for National Music In Our Schools Month
January 28th - February 1st
Grades 4-6
Introduce story of Star-Spangled Banner and history of the US national Anthem
Review and sing the Star-Spangled Banner
Introduced and memorize key terms and vocabulary in Star-Spangled Banner
Ramparts, Gleaming, Hailed, Perilous, etc.
Identify places and events where the national anthem is performed.
Identify the writer of the lyrics, and then identify the origin of the musical melody for our national anthem
September 14th - August 18th
Grade 4
Objectives: Review classroom expectations, review and introduction to playing recorder (assignments, breath control, proper posture for playing, fingering for B)
Resources: Google Presentations, recorders and holders, and Recorder Karate curriculum
April 3rd- April 28th (2017)
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Learn drum grooves, maracas, guiro, clave parts for ensemble #4 and learn history/ song Water Come-a-Me Eye (Jamaica) Learn history behind The Wiz, and "you can't win," "Ease on Down the Road."
Resources: Google Presentation, World Music Drumming Curriculum, Clips from The Wiz
February 17th - March 31st
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Introduce and review fingerings for D, E, F#, d' and c'. Finish all Recorder Karate Songs.
Resources: Google Presentation, Recorders, Recorder Karate Curriculum
January 9th - February 17th
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Introduce and review fingerings for D, E, F#, d' and c'. Goal is to finish all seven songs (7 belts) by the end of February.
Resources: Google Presentation, Recorders, Recorder Karate Curriculum
January 2nd-January 6th
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Review fingering for B, A, and G. Correctly play pitches and rhythms in first five songs of Recorder Karate curriculum. (Quarter, half, dotted half, and eighth notes with corresponding rests.) Learn new notes D and E.
Resources: Google Presentation, Recorders, Recorder Karate Curriculum
December 10th-December 16th
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Review fingering for B, A, and G, read music notation for "Hot Cross Buns," "Gently Sleep," and "Merrily We Roll Along" using BAG musical notation and rhythmic notation. Learn "Let it Snow" medley and learn riser choreography.
Resources: Google Presentation, Recorders, Recorder Karate Curriculum
November 28th-December 2nd
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Introduction to recorder (proper breath control, posture, fingering for B, A, and G)
Resources: Google Presentation, Recorders, Recorder Karate Curriculum
November 14th-18th
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Introduction to recorder (proper breath control, posture, fingering for B, A, and G)
Resources: Google Presentation, Recorders, Recorder Karate Curriculum
October 31st-November 11th
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Improvisation for 2 and 4 beat patterns Question/Answer/Echo rhythmic form
Resources: Google Presentation, Tubanos, WMD curriculum.
October 21st-October 28th
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Improvisation for 2 and 4 beat patterns using Call and Response rhythmic form.
Resources: Google Presentation, Tubanos, WMD curriculum.
October 17th-October 21st
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Students will learn new xylophone descant part and be able to play both parts in pairs at a xylophone. Students will be able to play both parts independently.
Extension: Students will be able to play all xylophone parts with percussion accompaniment (Ensemble 2.)
Materials needed: Google Presentation, WMD curriculum and pdf file of "Take Time in Life."
October 10th-October 14th
Grades 4-6
Objectives: Play the rest of "Take Time in Life" (GGEF.) Students will review notes/rhythms on the xylophones and show enough proficiency to able to play the melody while the teacher plays a descant harmony next to them on their instrument.
September 26th-October 7th
Grade 4-6
Objectives: Explore Football and Music. Learn the story behind "Shenandoah" and the significance of the Alma Mater. Explore how "Na Na Hey Hey" is used during a football game, and name songs played by the ASU band ( Carmina Burana, specifically)
Begin Ensemble 3 (Buffalo Drum, 2 drum part with cowbell, shekere part, and Gankogui. Perform Ensemble 3 as accompaniment for "Take Time in Life"
Practice new buffalo drum pattern with bass drum from Ensemble I. Develop listening skills for complimentary pattern while performing assigned part.
Resources: Google Presentation, WMD playlist, and tubano drums
September 19th-September 23rd
Grade 4th-6th
Objectives: Play 3-note piano song using left hand and finger independence, while processing the correlation between pitches going up/down and musical alphabet going backward/forward. Play with left hand thumb, index, and middle fingers (with curved fingers to accommodate the thumb.) Read musical notation for patterns going up and down.
Practice new patterns in Ensemble 2 and 3 on drums and Gankogui (high/low pattern.) Develop listening skills for other patterns while performing assigned part. Work on heartbeat in feet while performing rhythms in different level, and reversing the assigned parts.
Resources: Google Presentation, WMD playlist, drums, Musicandthebrain.org sample piano lesson
September 12th-September 16th
Grades 4th/5th/6th
Objectives: Fall Broadway Musical Production Auditions!!!
Resources: YouTube tutorial, audition packets, audition rubric/scoring guide
September 5th-September 9th
Grades 5th/6th
Objectives: World Music Drumming Ensemble Auditions!!!
Resources: Djembes, Tubanos, and Google Doc Presentation
Grades 4th
Objectives: Review and play high/low/ middle parts of WMD Ensemble 1 (High/Low parts) with all drums. Practice singing Funga Alafia while playing accompaniment parts. Play Ensemble 1 with sound recording of "Best Day of My Life," one slower selection, and one multicultural selection from the WMD Ensemble 1 playlist. Time allowing, begin Ensemble 2 parts.
Resources: Google Presentation, WMD playlist, drums, maracas, YouTube video clip on reheading goatskin djembe head
August 29th-September 2nd
Grades 4th-6th
Objectives: Study the making of djembe drumheads and how this fits into using natural resources. Review and play high/low/ middle parts of WMD Ensemble 1 (High/Low parts) with tubano drums and maracas. 5th/6th grades will practice audition material for WMD ensemble Continue practicing proper use and care of musical instruments. Learn to sing "Funga Alafia" and begin to practice singing while playing accompaniment on the drums.
Resources: Google Presentation, WMD literature, drums, maracas, YouTube video clip on reheading goatskin djembe head
August 15th-26th
Grades 4
Objectives: Identify, say, and play syllables of first name on the drum, respond with drumming answer within time allotment, create simple rhythms using tah and tee, show steady beat and create new ways to show steady beat. Identify and play High/Low sounds on the drum. Perform independent parts based on High/Low concepts. Perform independent parts with ensemble (1-4 parts using different instruments- drums, shakere, cowbell)
Resources: Google Presentation, WMD literature, drums
Grades 5/6
Objectives: Work on patterns used in auditions for drum ensemble. (7's, yogurt, slap/lap/clap) Work playing in unison with entire drum circle (NOT speeding, and listening carefully.)
Resources: Google Presentation, WMD literature, drums
April 18th - April 29th
Grades 4 and 6
Objectives:
Begin Recorder Karate Unit. Learn recorder maintenance, correct fingerings for BAG, and proper breath support / articulation. Read and perform "Hot Cross Buns" and "Gently Sleep" using correct rhythms, ensemble skills, and music notation.
Resources: Google Presentation, Recorders, Ribbons
April 4th - April 15th
Grades 4 and 6
Objectives:
Perform handpicking pattern in 4/4 on the first four strings of the guitar.
Resources: YouTube Clip, Guitar
Grade 5
Objectives: Learn and practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly and learn/practice recorder class procedures, read and finger B, A, G,E, and D land practice correct breath support for playing, performing It's Raining / Old Macdonald together in ensemble.
Resources: Classroom recorders and Google Presentations
March 28th - April 1st
Grades 4 and 6
Objectives:
Perform open E and open B on the guitar in ensemble with instrumental track
Learn to play and listen for the high/low sounds of the Gankogui. Echo the patterns on the drum.
Review procedures for drum care
Resources: Google Presentations, Drums, Gankogui
Grade 5
Objectives: Learn and practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly and learn/practice recorder class procedures, read and finger B, A, G, and E learn and use correct breath support for playing, performing It's Raining/ Merrily We Roll along together in ensemble.
Resources: Classroom recorders and Google Presentations
March 14th - March 18th
Grades 4 and 6
Objectives:
Perform open E and open B on the guitar in ensemble with instrumental track
Learn to play and listen for the high/low sounds of the Gankogui. Echo the patterns on the drum.
Review procedures for drum care
Resources: Google Presentations, Drums, Gankogui
Grade 5
Objectives: Learn and practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly and learn/practice recorder class procedures, read and finger B, A, and G, learn and practice correct breath support for playing, performing Gently Sleep together in ensemble.
Resources: Classroom recorders and Google Presentations
February 22nd - March 11th
Grades 4 and 6
Objectives:
Perform 3rd line of Ode to Joy on the piano using C, D, E, F, and G. Use correct fingering and play in ensemble with classmates.
Put together entire song using correct fingerings and incorporate left hand 1st finger.
Resources: Google Presentations, piano lab, stickers for new notes (F, G, and low G)
Grade 5
Objectives: Learn and practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly and learn/practice recorder class procedures, read and finger B, A, and G, learn and practice correct breath support for playing, performing Hot Cross Buns together as a group
February 15th- February 19th
Grades 4 and 6
Objectives:
Learn how to make a playlist and burn a CD using iTunes. Learn how to convert a YouTube video to an mp3 file. Discuss piracy, copyright law, and the importance of paying for songs that are for sale.
Sing and perform "Ode to Joy" on the xylophone using C, D, E, F and G. Demonstrate proper mallet technique (thumbs up, chicken wings, and middle of the bars.)
Learn about the history of "Ode to Joy," Beethoven, and his Ninth Symphony. Explore how this melody is used today in churches, commercials, television, and movies.
Resources: Google Presentations, iTunes, xylophones, and mallets.
Grade 5
Objectives: Learn and practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly and learn/practice recorder class procedures, read and finger B, A, and G, learn and practice correct breath support for playing, performing Hot Cross Buns together as a group
February 1st- February 12th
Grades 4th and 6th
Objectives: Review piano keys C/ D/ E with Hot Cross Buns. Introduce new fingers for F, G, and A. Read and perform C, D, E, F, and G using music notation on the treble clef staff. Read and perform half notes, whole notes, and quarter notes.
Play new instruments (vibraslap, agogo bell, and sleigh bell tree.)
Third grade will perform first line of "Ode to Joy" on the piano (using all five fingers and music notation) in ensemble with classmates.
Resources: Google Presentation and piano lab.
Grade 5
Objectives: Learn and practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly and learn/practice recorder class procedures, read and finger B, A, and G, learn and practice correct breath support for playing, performing Hot Cross Buns together as a group
January 18th- January 29th
Grades 1-3
Objectives: Review piano keys C, D, and E. Review enharmonic notes. Learn finger numbers. Read and perform C, D, E, F, and G using music notation on the treble clef staff. Read and perform half notes, whole notes, and quarter notes. Perform first line of "Ode to Joy" on the piano (using all five fingers and music notation) in ensemble with classmates.
Resources: Google Presentation and piano lab.
January 11th- January 15th
Grades 1-3
Objectives: Review piano keys C, D, and E. Review enharmonic notes. Learn finger numbers. Read and perform C, D, and E using music notation on the treble clef staff. Read and perform half notes, whole notes, and quarter notes. Perform "Hot Cross Buns" on the piano in ensemble with classmates.
January 4th- January 8th
Grade 4
Objectives: Add E and D (5 & 6 fingers) and use in performing "It's Raining" and "Old McDonald," and "When the Saints." Perform newly introduced rhythmic concepts, including half rest and dotted half notes, low C, high C, and high D. Review African diction and perform Lion King JR songs.
Resources: Recorders, Google Presentation
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr6.1.4a, MU:Pr4.1.4a, and MU:Pr4.2.4a
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr4.2.5a, MU:Pr4.2.6a, MU:Pr6.1.5a, MU:Pr6.1.6a
December 14th- December 18th
Grades 4, 5 & 6
Objectives: Learn "7" drum patterns (patterns 1-4,) learn the origin of the song, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," review facts about Judy Garland
Resources: Djembes, Google Presentation, and DVD (Meet Me in St. Louis)
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr4.2.5a, MU:Pr4.2.6a, MU:Pr6.1.5a, MU:Pr6.1.6a
November 30th- December 11th
Grades 4, 5 & 6
Objectives: Review Christmas Songs for Holiday Showcase, create drum grooves for songs, and sing & accompany with percussion grooves simultaneously (We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Jingle Bells.)
Resources: Djembes, Bell instruments, Google Presentation
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr4.2.5a, MU:Pr4.2.6a, MU:Pr6.1.5a, MU:Pr6.1.6a
November 2nd - November 19th
Grades 4, 5 & 6
Objectives: Practice and perform Lion King JR songs and African diction. Practice djembe patterns for Lion King JR.
Resources: Classroom djembes, YouTube video clips, and Lion King resource DVD.
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr4.2.5a, MU:Pr4.2.6a, MU:Pr6.1.5a, MU:Pr6.1.6a
Grade 4
Objectives: Add E and D (5 & 6 fingers) and use in performing "It's Raining" and "Old McDonald," and "When the Saints." Perform newly introduced rhythmic concepts, including half rest and dotted half notes, low C, high C, and high D. Review African diction and perform Lion King JR songs.
Resources: Recorders, Google Presentation
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr6.1.4a, MU:Pr4.1.4a, and MU:Pr4.2.4a
October 24th - October 30th
Grades 5 & 6
Objectives: Practice and perform Red Ribbon Week song, "Superheroes." Practice djembe patterns for Lion King Music.
Resources: Classroom djembes, YouTube video clip, and Lion King resource DVD.
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr4.2.5a, MU:Pr4.2.6a, MU:Pr6.1.5a, MU:Pr6.1.6a
Grade 4
Objectives: Add E and D (5 & 6 fingers) and use in performing "It's Raining" and "Old McDonald," and "When the Saints." Perform newly introduced rhythmic concepts, including half rest and dotted half notes, low C, high C, and high D.
Resources: Recorders, Google Presentation
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr6.1.4a, MU:Pr4.1.4a, and MU:Pr4.2.4a
October 20th - October 24th
Grades 5 & 6
Objectives: Review djembe patterns and learn advanced patterns for Lion King Music.
Resources: Classroom djembes, YouTube video clips, and Lion King resource DVD.
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr4.2.5a, MU:Pr4.2.6a, MU:Pr6.1.5a, MU:Pr6.1.6a
October 11th - October 15th
Grades 5 & 6
Objectives: Begin djembe patterns for Lion King Music. Guitar- review forming an e minor chord, and A Major sus2. Review "We Will Rock You" on the E and A strings.
Resources: Classroom guitars, YouTube video clips, Lion King resource DVD, and djembes
Common Core Standards: MU:Pr4.2.5a, MU:Pr4.2.6a, MU:Pr6.1.5a, MU:Pr6.1.6a
September 28th - October 8th
Grades 5 & 6
Objectives: Guitar- review forming an e minor chord, and A Major sus2. Play "We Will Rock You" on the E and A strings. The Lion King- perform Zulu chants for "He Lives in You." Review the pronunciation guide. (4th grade will do recorder instead of guitar. )
Resources: Classroom guitars, YouTube video clips, Lion King pronunciation guide
Grade 4
Objectives: Perform "Gently Sleep" using B, A, and G on the recorder - read half, quarter notes & rests. Introduce the half rest. (Review Lion King for callbacks.)
Resources: Recorders, Google Presentation , Lion King pronunciation guide
September 21st - September 24th
Grade 5 & 6
Objectives: Guitar- review forming an e minor chord, play both chords and melody (and understand the difference,) play melodies- "Hot Cross Buns" and "We Will Rock You" learn to play E major chord and A Major chords for "Three is a Magic Number" and "When Love Comes to Town."
Grade 4
Objectives: Practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly, and read & finger B, A, and G. Use correct breath support, correct fingers, and execute appropriate rhythms while playing Gently Sleep using B, A, and G.
Resources: Classroom recorders and Google Presentations
September 14th - September 18th
Grade 5 & 6
Objectives: Introduction to guitar. Practice playing open strings, strumming without a pick, and use correct finger technique to form an e minor chord.
Grade 4
Objectives: Practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly, and read & finger B, A, and G. Practice correct breath support for playing and performing Hot Cross Buns together as a group. Learn to play Gently Sleep using B, A, and G.
September 8th - September 11th
Grade 4
Objectives: Learn and practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly and learn/practice recorder class procedures, read and finger B, A, and G, learn and practice correct breath support for playing, performing Hot Cross Buns together as a group
Grade 5 & 6
Objectives: demonstrate proper djembe technique, explore improvisiation, and learn grooves for auditions
Resources: Assortment of African drums, Dumbecks, and Conga drums
August 17th - August 21st
Grade 4
Objectives: Learn and practice classroom procedures, hold the recorder properly and learn/practice recorder class procedures, read and finger B, A, and G.
May 26th - June 5th
Grades 4-6
Objectives: Technology and auditioning (finding accompaniment music, converting youtube music into mp3 files, burning CDs, microphone etiquette, preparedness, stage presentation, breath control- 2nd grade)
Resources: sound system, microphones, itunes, youtube videos, youtube video converter
(Grade 5 will finish recorder karate with Twinkle, Twinkle.)
May 18th - May 22nd
Grades 4-6
Objectives: Basic principals for auditioning for talent show (microphone etiquette, preparedness, stage presentation, breath control)
Resources: sound system, microphones, stage
May 4th- May 15th
6th & 4th Grade
Objectives: Introduce Major and Minor modes through piano literature, music history and popular song. test aural skills on piano, review "Wavin Flag" in Middle C position, learn to play CM and Cm chords with right hand.
Resources: Google Presentation, Video clip of popular songs rewritten into opposite modes (major/minor) and piano lab
5th Grade
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing/playing and performing with others,, reading music notation, proper breath control and finger patterns, play "Hot Cross Buns" with proper technique and rhythmic/melodic accuracy. Introduce new notes "High C" and "High D" for "When the Saints Go Marching In."
Resources: Google presentation, Recorder Karate materials, music notation for When the Saints Go Marching In" ribbons & loom bands
April 20th- May 1st
6th & 4th Grade
Objectives: Review and revisit "Wavin Flag" (using new finger position "Middle C position" ) Introduce and review musical alphabet (backward and forward, and in skips to accommodate new finger position using both hands.)
Resources: Piano Lab, Google Presentation, CDE cards for piano, "Wavin Flag" sheet music with note names and finger numbers.
5th Grade
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing/playing and performing with others,, reading music notation, proper breath control and finger patterns, play "Hot Cross Buns" with proper technique and rhythmic/melodic accuracy. Introduce "Its Raining " and new note "E."
Resources: Google presentation, Recorder Karate materials, music notation for "It's Raining" and ribbons / loom bands.
April 6th- April 17th
6th & 4th Grade
Objectives: Place the 2 black key group cards on the keyboard, Review “C is to the left of the 2 black keys”Review finger number, Review/Introduce Treble & Bass Clef, Echo / Review first two lines of "Ode to Joy" and introduce last two lines. Introduce Left Hand C position.
Resources: Piano Lab, Google Presentation, CDE cards for piano, Ode to Joy sheet music with note names and finger numbers.
Common Core Standards:
MU:Pr4.2.4a Demonstrate understanding of the structure and the elements of music (such as rhythm, pitch, and form) in music selected for performance.
MU:Pr4.2.4b When analyzing selected music, read and perform using iconic and/or standard notation.
MU:Pr5.1.4a Apply teacher-provided and collaborativelydeveloped criteria and feedback to evaluate accuracy and expressiveness of ensemble and personal performances.
MU:Pr5.1.4b Rehearse to refine technical accuracy and expressive qualities, and address performance challenge
5th Grade
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing/playing and performing with others,, reading music notation, proper breath control and finger patterns, play "Hot Cross Buns" with proper technique and rhythmic/melodic accuracy. Introduce "Gently Sleep."
Resources: Google presentation, Recorder Karate materials, music notation for "Hot Cross Buns" and "Gently Sleep," white and yellow ribbons, loom bands
5th Grade Common Core Standards
MU:Pr4.2.5a Demonstrate understanding of the structure and the elements of music (such as rhythm, pitch, and form) in music selected for performance.
MU:Pr4.2.5b When analyzing selected music, read and perform using iconic and/or standard notation
MU:Pr5.1.5a Apply teacher-provided and collaboratively developed criteria and feedback to evaluate accuracy and expressiveness of ensemble and personal performances.
MU:Pr5.1.5b Rehearse to refine technical accuracy and expressive qualities, and address performance challenges.
MU:Pr6.1.5a Perform music, alone or with others, with expression and technical accuracy, and appropriate interpretatio
March 30th- April 3rd
6th & 4th Grade
Objectives: Place the 2 black key group cards on the keyboard, Review “C is to the left of the 2 black keys”Review finger number, Review/Introduce Treble & Bass Clef, Echo / Response patterns on C, D, and E, Review playing with RH thumb on C, using an Easter egg for good technique Review “Hot Cross Buns” and introduce "Ode to Joy" (notation and finger numbers.
Resources: Piano Lab, Google Presentation, CDE cards for piano, Hot Cross Buns sheet music in musical AND iconic notation
Common Core Standards:
MU:Pr4.2.4a Demonstrate understanding of the structure and the elements of music (such as rhythm, pitch, and form) in music selected for performance.
MU:Pr4.2.4b When analyzing selected music, read and perform using iconic and/or standard notation.
MU:Pr5.1.4a Apply teacher-provided and collaborativelydeveloped criteria and feedback to evaluate accuracy and expressiveness of ensemble and personal performances.
MU:Pr5.1.4b Rehearse to refine technical accuracy and expressive qualities, and address performance challenge
5th Grade
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing/playing and performing with others,, reading music notation, proper breath control and finger patterns
Resources: Google presentation, Recorder Karate materials, music notation for "Hot Cross Buns"
5th Grade Common Core Standards
MU:Pr4.2.5a Demonstrate understanding of the structure and the elements of music (such as rhythm, pitch, and form) in music selected for performance.
MU:Pr4.2.5b When analyzing selected music, read and perform using iconic and/or standard notation
MU:Pr5.1.5a Apply teacher-provided and collaboratively developed criteria and feedback to evaluate accuracy and expressiveness of ensemble and personal performances.
MU:Pr5.1.5b Rehearse to refine technical accuracy and expressive qualities, and address performance challenges.
MU:Pr6.1.5a Perform music, alone or with others, with expression and technical accuracy, and appropriate interpretation
March 16th-20th
4th-6th Grade
Objectives: Place the 2 black key group cards on the keyboard, Review “C is to the left of the 2 black keys”Review finger number, Review/Introduce Treble & Bass Clef, Echo / Response patterns on C, D, and E, Review playing with RH thumb on C. . . correctly, “Hot Cross Buns”
Resources: Piano Lab, Google Presentation, CDE cards for piano, Hot Cross Buns sheet music in musical AND iconic notation
Common Core Standards:
MU:Pr4.2.4a Demonstrate understanding of the structure and the elements of music (such as rhythm, pitch, and form) in music selected for performance.
MU:Pr4.2.4b When analyzing selected music, read and perform using iconic and/or standard notation.
MU:Pr5.1.4a Apply teacher-provided and collaborativelydeveloped criteria and feedback to evaluate accuracy and expressiveness of ensemble and personal performances.
MU:Pr5.1.4b Rehearse to refine technical accuracy and expressive qualities, and address performance challenge
March 9th-13th
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing/playing and performing with others,, reading music notation, proper breath control and finger patterns
Resources: Google presentation, Recorder Karate materials
Students will complete their unit of recorder with "When the Saints Go Marching In."
4th Grade Common Core Standards
MU:Pr4.2.4a Demonstrate understanding of the structure and the elements of music (such as rhythm, pitch, and form) in music selected for performance.
MU:Pr4.2.4b When analyzing selected music, read and perform using iconic and/or standard notation
MU:Pr5.1.4a Apply teacher-provided and collaboratively developed criteria and feedback to evaluate accuracy and expressiveness of ensemble and personal performances.
MU:Pr5.1.4b Rehearse to refine technical accuracy and expressive qualities, and address performance challenges.
MU:Pr6.1.4a Perform music, alone or with others, with expression and technical accuracy, and appropriate interpretation
March 2nd-6th
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing and performing with others,, reading choir music notation, learning about music in our schools month and music careers.
Resources: Google presentation, choir music, recording and video clip of "Always Sing," xylophones
February 16th-27th
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing and performing with others, singing while playing a drum groove, reading choir music notation, learning about music in our schools month and music careers.
Resources: Google presentation, choir music, African drums, Kennedy Center video clip of Nana Malaya's "Fanga Alafia"
4th grade. . . add "When the Saints Go Marching In" on the recorder (last song in our recorder unit!!)
February 2nd-6th
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, performing simple songs on recorder, reading music notation, review GAB on staff and fingerings. Enrichment: new note, E.
Resources: recorder karate, recorders, ribbons, google presentation, projector
Recorder Karate introduce and/or review new note "E." Use this new fingering in "It's Raining." Introduce new song, "Old MacDonald" with new note D.
Grades 5, & 6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, performing simple songs on piano, reading music notation, aurally analyzing intervals, review C D E on piano, read CDE on the staff.
Resources: zebrakeys.com, piano lab, studio piano from the gym, Faber and Faber primer level book ,www.key-notes.com, SmartExchange Key Racer Game, Youtube clips
Introduction to Piano (carried over from last week, due to last-minute lesson change. See both presentations.) review basic rhythms, identify and perform black key groups & CDE, review and read notation for CDE on the staff, review line/space notes for treble clef, introduce steps and skips on the piano and in music notation (line-space or space - line is stepwise motion or 2nds) (line-line or space-space is skipping motion or 3rds) Play "Hot Cross Buns" and other songs if time allows. Students will be able to work on "Wavin' Flag" independently. Last week's lesson was an introduction to the history and surrounding facts of "Wavin' Flag."
January 26th-29th
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, performing simple songs on recorder, reading music notation, review GAB on staff and fingerings. Enrichment: new note, E.
Resources: recorder karate, recorders, ribbons, google presentation, projector
Recorder Karate review BAG and Hot Cross Buns, begin new song "Gently Sleep", begin group practice
Grades 5, & 6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, performing simple songs on piano, reading music notation, aurally analyzing intervals, review C D E on piano, read CDE on the staff.
Resources: zebrakeys.com, piano lab, studio piano from the gym, Faber and Faber primer level book ,www.key-notes.com, SmartExchange Key Racer Game, Youtube clips
Introduction to Piano review basic rhythms, identify and perform black key groups & CDE, review and read notation for CDE on the staff, review line/space notes for treble clef, introduce steps and skips on the piano and in music notation (line-space or space - line is stepwise motion or 2nds) (line-line or space-space is skipping motion or 3rds)
January 20th-25th
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, performing simple songs on recorder, reading music notation, review GAB on staff and fingerings.
Resources: recorder karate, recorders, ribbons, google presentation, projector
Recorder Karater review BAG and Hot Cross Buns, begin new song "Gently Sleep", begin group practice
Grades 5, & 6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, performing simple songs on piano, reading music notation, aurally analyzing intervals, review C D E on piano, read CDE on the staff.
Resources: zebrakeys.com, piano lab, studio piano from the gym, Faber and Faber primer level book ,www.key-notes.com, SmartExchange Key Racer Game, Youtube clips
Introduction to Piano review basic rhythms, identify and perform black key groups & CDE, review and read notation for CDE on the staff, review line/space notes for treble clef
January 12th-16th
Grade 4, 5, & 6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, reading and performing from different types of musical scores, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege)
Resources: zebrakeys.com, piano lab, studio piano from the gym, Faber and Faber primer level book ,www.key-notes.com
Introduction to Piano Comparison of digital and traditional piano with hammers,identify and use finger numbers, identify and perform black key groups, identify and perform first notes (CDE)
January 5th-9th
Grade 4, 5, & 6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, reading and performing from different types of musical scores, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege)
Resources: Choral Music, interactive movie theater display for ANNIE, and DVD copy of THE WIZ
Scale Degree Warm-ups in Solfege and Numbers
Aural Theory & Music Notation Identifying Intervals aurally through song association and numbers
Winter Concert Repertoire "My Favorite Things, African Noel, Carol of the Bells, Night of Silence (partner song) and auditions for soloists
Musical Theatre Overview of the storyline for ANNIE and 5 of its most popular songs, overview of 3 important songs from THE WIZ (for classes not doing concert repertoire.)
December 1st-5th
Grade 4, 5, & 6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, reading and performing from different types of musical scores, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege)
Resources: Choral Music
Scale Degree Warm-ups in Solfege and Numbers
Aural Theory & Music Notation Identifying Intervals aurally through song association and numbers
Holiday Music Singing Activities "My Favorite Things, African Noel, Carol of the Bells, Night of Silence (partner song)
Recorder (4th Grade only) "Merrily We Roll Along" orange ribbon song - Recorder Karate
November 3rd-7th
Grade 5 & 6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege), describing and analyzing vocal performance and various genres.
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links, Recorder Karate
Scale Degree Warms in Solfege and Numbers
Aural Theory Identifying Intervals aurally through song association and numbers
Music Notation Read and identify intervals 2-7 (Beat the Teacher boardgame)
"Do Re Mi Song" Review song and practice accompanying Curwen hand signs
Broadway Music History The Wizard of Oz from 1900-Today! (last living Munchkin, WWWest, film production / dubbing)
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing / playing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege), describing and analyzing vocal performance and various genres.
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links, Recorder Karate
Music Notation Identifying B, A, &G on the Treble staff
Broadway Music History The Wizard of Oz from 1900-Today! (last living Munchkin, WWWest, film production / dubbing)
Instrumental Technique and Sight Reading Play B, A, and G on the recorder with appropriate breath contol and fingerings. Play "Hot Cross Buns" with technical and rhythmic accuracy.
October 20th-24th
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing / playing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege), describing and analyzing vocal performance and various genres.
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links, Recorder Karate
Music Notation Identifying B, A, &G on the Treble staff
Instrumental Technique and Sight Reading Play B, A, and G on the recorder with appropriate breath contol and fingerings. Play "Hot Cross Buns" with technical and rhythmic accuracy.
Grade 5-6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing / playing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege), describing and analyzing vocal performance and various genres.
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links
Scale Degrees We will sing major scale warm-ups in solfege and #s.
Aural Theory Skills and Notation We will practice listening and reading pitches and intervals of the C Pentatonic / C major scales.
Music History and Musical Genres We will explore solfege through the “Do-Re-Mi” song from the Sound of music, and explore Broadway music history. We will link geographical location of the Sound of Music to Mozart and the Classical Era, and explore his most famous opera compositions.
October 13th-17th
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing / playing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege), instrument technique for woodwinds
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links, Share the Music
Warm-up on numbers and solfege (singing major scale backward and forward) Review and complete solfege backward and forward. Practice tonal memory and placement by clapping on 5, but singing all other pitches in succession.
Identify Major Intervals Review songs that correspond with major intervals and how they appear in C Major on the 5-line staff. Assess ability to identify intervals with "beat the teacher" game (this week, students must name the interval, not the song.)
Body Percussion Vocal Exercise Songs Introduce last two-three sections of "The Dum-Dum Song" warm-up exercise
Recorders Begin recorder technique, rules, and learn to play B, A, and G.
Grades 5-6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing / playing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege)
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links, Share the Music
Warm-up on numbers and solfege (singing major scale backward and forward) Review and complete solfege backward and forward. Practice tonal memory and placement by clapping on 5, but singing all other pitches in succession.
Identify Major Intervals Review songs that correspond with major intervals and how they appear in C Major on the 5-line staff. Assess ability to identify intervals with "beat the teacher" game (this week, students must name the interval, not the song.)
Body Percussion Vocal Exercise Songs Introduce last two-three sections of "The Dum-Dum Song" warm-up exercise
Piano Lab Introduction to C Major scale, five-finger position, and intervals in C major.
October 6th-10th
Update: Due to the stomach virus outbreak at the beginning of the week, lesson plans have been adjusted to other activities limiting contact with others or instruments. This week, students will learn two body percussion songs, participate in a reading activity/sing-a-long (Wizard of Oz main characters.)
Grade 4
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing / playing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege), instrument technique for woodwinds
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links, Share the Music
Warm-up on numbers and solfege (singing major scale backward and forward) Review and complete solfege backward and forward. Practice tonal memory and placement by clapping on 5, but singing all other pitches in succession.
Identify Major Intervals Review songs that correspond with major intervals and how they appear in C Major on the 5-line staff. Assess ability to identify intervals with "beat the teacher" game (this week, students must name the interval, not the song.)
Body Percussion Vocal Exercise Songs Introduce last two-three sections of "The Dum-Dum Song" warm-up exercise
Recorders Begin recorder technique, rules, and learn to play B, A, and G.
Grades 5-6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing / playing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege)
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links, Share the Music
Warm-up on numbers and solfege (singing major scale backward and forward) Review and complete solfege backward and forward. Practice tonal memory and placement by clapping on 5, but singing all other pitches in succession.
Identify Major Intervals Review songs that correspond with major intervals and how they appear in C Major on the 5-line staff. Assess ability to identify intervals with "beat the teacher" game (this week, students must name the interval, not the song.)
Body Percussion Vocal Exercise Songs Introduce last two-three sections of "The Dum-Dum Song" warm-up exercise
Piano Lab Introduction to C Major scale, five-finger position, and intervals in C major.
September 29- October 3rd
Grades 4-6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege)
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links, Share the Music
Warm-up on numbers and solfege (singing major scale backward and forward) Review and complete solfege backward and forward. Practice tonal memory and placement by clapping on 5, but singing all other pitches in succession.
Identify Major Intervals Review songs that correspond with major intervals. Introduce and identify intervals on the 5-line staff. Note differences between even and odd number intervals. Assess ability to identify intervals by association with these songs through "beat the teacher" game.
Body Percussion Vocal Exercise Songs Final review of Bim-Bom" song. Introduce new sections of "The Dum-Dum Song" warm-up exercise.
September 22-26
Grades 4-6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, aurally analyzing intervals and scales, identify and sing scale tones (numbers and solfege)
Resources: Google Presentation & Web Links, Share the Music
Warm-up on numbers and Solfege (singing major scale backward and forward)
Identify Major Intervals Introduce songs that correspond with major intervals (Happy Birthday, Saints Go Marching in, Here Comes the Bride, Star Wars, NBC, Maria, and Somewhere Over the Rainbow) Assess ability to identify intervals by association with these songs through "beat the teacher" game.
Body Percussion Vocal Exercise Songs "Bim-Bom" and "The Dum-Dum Song"
September 15-18
Grades 4-6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, demonstrating knowledge /understanding of lyrics, learn American History and music history of the late Classicla Era, analyze & evaluate diverse genres
Resources: African Drums, Google Presentation & Web Links, Share the Music (Green Book has all three songs)
National Anthem and Patriotic Music Unit (final lesson)
Explore additional verses and orgiinal tune usages (John Stafford Smith's "Hymn to Anacreon." Review the Defense of Fort McHenry and lyrics / definitions occuring in first verse.
September 8-12
Grades 4-6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, identifying standard music notation for rhythm and dynamic expression, analyzing & evaluating diverse genres
Resources: African Drums, Google Presentation & Web Links, Share the Music (Green Book has all three songs)
Review and finish 7-count drum rhythm with drums
Review First verse of "America" (My Country 'Tis of Thee)
National Anthem and Patriotic Music Unit
America-- Explore song in various genres: Broadway, Opera, Acapella Choir, Gospel, Children's Choir (Aretha Franklin, Judy Garland, Marian Anderson)
"America the Beautiful" Sing first and Secod Verse , Explore genres and cultures : Gospel, Pop, and various languages including Native American.
"The Star Spangled Banner" --- Explore additional verses and orginal tune usages (John Stafford Smith's "Hymn to Anacreon."
This week: reviewing "America," adding "America the Beautiful,"
Here are the class presentation I prepared for this unit. Visit these as often as you like!
National Standards: 1a, 2a, 5a, 5c, 6c, and 8b
September 2-5
Grades 4-6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, identifying standard music notation for rhythm and dynamic expression, analyzing & evaluating diverse genres
Resources: African Drums, Google Presentation & Web Links, Share the Music (Green Book has all three songs)
Review and finish 7-count drum rhythm with drums
National Anthem and Patriotic Music Unit
Learning to sing and analyze lyrics/rhythms/melody to:
"America"
"America the Beautiful"
"The Star Spangled Banner."
This week: reviewing "America," adding "America the Beautiful,"
Here are the class presentation I prepared for this unit. Visit these as often as you like!
National Standards: 1a, 2a, 5a, 5c, 6c, and 8b
August 25-29
Grades 4-6
Objectives: Listening and analyzing, singing alone and with others, identifying standard music notation for rhythm and dynamic expression, analyzing and evaluating diverse genres
Resources: Google Presentation&Web Links, Making Music Curriculum for each Grade
*Review and finish 7-count drum rhythm
*Begin National Anthem and Patriotic Music Unit (Learning to sing and analyze lyrics/rhythms/melody to
"America"
"America the Beautiful"
"The Star Spangled Banner."
*Piano Lab Introduction Tour
National Standards: 1a, 2a, 5a, 5c, 6c, and 8b
August 18-22
Grades 4-6
*Bellwork Warmup: Mrs. Jackson’s Back-to-School Music Survey
*Rules and Procedures
*Drumming Rhythm Activity: 7 count patterns with repeats (done in laps this time)
Standards: 1a, 1c, 2c, 2d, 6b, 9c, 9d, and 9e