How does mastering an instrument (ex. ukulele and/or recorder) enhance personal expression and community engagement?
Adaptive Perseverance - Mastering an instrument requires continuous effort and adapting to new challenges, reflecting resilience.
Learner’s Mindset - The journey to mastery involves a lifelong quest for improvement and openness to feedback.
Communication - Music is a universal language that enables powerful nonverbal communication, enhancing self-expression and understanding between diverse groups.
Responsibility - Committing to practice and group performances cultivates a sense of responsibility and integrity.
Global Citizenship - Through music, individuals can connect with global cultures, fostering empathy and a sense of belonging in a larger community.
Critical Thinking - Learning music theory and applying it to practice develops problem-solving skills and creativity.
Collaboration - Ensemble play emphasizes teamwork, leveraging the strengths and perspectives of each member for a common goal.
What role do practice and collaboration play in improving musical performance?
How does playing an instrument with others differ from playing alone in terms of creativity?
In what ways can music create a sense of community among players and listeners?
Students will learn basic chords and/or notes.
Students will practice playing in a group, listening, and adjusting to stay in harmony.
Students will reflect on how music can connect people.
MU:Pr4.2.3b When analyzing selected music, read and perform rhythmic patterns and melodic phrases using iconic and standard notation.
MU:Pr5 Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
MU:Pr5.1.3a Apply teacher-provided and collaboratively - developed criteria and feedback to evaluate accuracy of ensemble performances.
MU:Pr5.1.3b Rehearse to refine technical accuracy, expressive qualities, and identified performance challenges.
MU:Pr6.1.3a Perform music with expression and technical accuracy.
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