Music

                              GENERAL MUSIC CURRICULUM OUTLINE

   “A musical person is one who “thinks tunes” in their head, moves rhythmically, and is expressive.”

                                   - Dr. John Feierabend , Early Childhood Music Educator and Author

                  ***NOTE- Musical skills evolve developmentally; therefore ,this list is continuous and  

                                     accumulative from one year to the next.

          Grades K and 1

Students will:

        -Develop their singing voice through pitch exploration and songs

       -Develop their listening, motor, and social skills through musical games               

           and dances

        -Develop their “inner rhythm” through the use of creative movement

            and melodic and percussive instruments

-Develop an appreciation for other cultures through songs and dances from 

             around the world

                                                                Grade 2

Students will:

  -Develop their singing voices with an emphasis on good tone and accurate pitch

-Learn to read and compose rhythmic notation.

-Learn to recognize instruments of the orchestra both aurally and visually

-Develop audiation skills through the use of rhythmic and melodic patterns

-Develop an understanding of musical form through songs and rhythmic  

  compositions

-Develop a basic understanding of the 5 musical concepts: melody, rhythm,  

  form, harmony and texture

                                                      Grade 3

Students will:

       -Learn to play the recorder

       -Develop fine motor, reading and listening skills through solo and ensemble

          playing of recorders.

                                                              Grades 4 and 5

Students will:

-Develop an understanding of our musical history including influences from Native  

     American, European, African, and Latin American cultures.

-Connect and reinforce the musical concepts studied thus far through the use of

    composition and improvisation.

-Learn techniques for proper choral singing

-Learn basic skills, concepts and styles for African and Latin drumming

          - Learn the basic techniques for playing accompaniments on ukulele.

              Ms. Kmetz may be reached at 914-666-2190 or akmetz1253@bcsdny.org

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