Syllabus

East North Street Academy General Music Syllabus (K – 5th)

             At East North Street Academy, General Music is taught from Kindergarten all the way through 5th grade. Units/areas of study include the following:

Kindergarten:

·         Steady beat

·         Vocal exploration

·         Tempo

·         Dynamics

1st Grade:

·         Steady beat

·         Vocal exploration

·         Instrument families

·         Dynamics

2nd Grade:

·         Notes and rests

·         Vocal exploration

·         Tempo/dynamics

·         Instrument families

3rd Grade:

·         Notes and rests

·         Rhythm reading

·         Instrument families

·         Treble staff

4th Grade:

·         Rhythm reading

·         Music literacy/Composition

·         Treble staff

·         Ukuleles

5th Grade:

·         Rhythm reading

·         Music literacy/Composition

·         Treble staff

·         Ukuleles

South Carolina State Music Standards

All general music lesson plans and classroom activities are connected to the South Carolina State Music Standards, which are comprised of:

1.  I can compose and arrange music

2.  I can improvise music

3.  I can sing alone and with others

4.  I can play instruments alone and with others

5.  I can read and notate music

6.  I can analyze music

7.  I can evaluate music

8.  I can examine music from a variety of stylistic and historical periods and cultures

9.  I can relate music to other arts disciplines, other subjects, and career paths

Grading

A grade of M (meeting standards) or P (progressing) will be given at the end of each quarter, and will be based on data from both informal and formal assessments, as well as participation and involvement in music class.