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‘EARWORM’ is the GMS guiding mnemonic for all musical content
Excellence in Music is like an EARWORM: It sticks with you for life!
E - EAR
E - EAR
What you hear in music. Like a language, it is important to learn to think in music, to respond to music with music, and to think up music.
What you hear in music. Like a language, it is important to learn to think in music, to respond to music with music, and to think up music.
A - ARTISTRY
A - ARTISTRY
Keeping beauty at the forefront. Music is about expression and moving people to feel the music they hear.
Keeping beauty at the forefront. Music is about expression and moving people to feel the music they hear.
R - READING/ RHYTHM
R - READING/ RHYTHM
All the stuff students see on the page. Part of musical literacy is an ability to read and share music through the written form.
All the stuff students see on the page. Part of musical literacy is an ability to read and share music through the written form.
W - WORKOUT
W - WORKOUT
The physical aspects of performing music. This encompasses technique, breathing, muscle memory, posture, and endurance.
The physical aspects of performing music. This encompasses technique, breathing, muscle memory, posture, and endurance.
O - 'ON'SEMBLE
O - 'ON'SEMBLE
You must be 'ON' to be 'IN' the ensemble. It is important for students to be aware, responsive, and actively involved in group music making.
You must be 'ON' to be 'IN' the ensemble. It is important for students to be aware, responsive, and actively involved in group music making.
R - REASON
R - REASON
An appreciation for the value musical training has in our lives. Music training has life-long cognitive, metal health, and social-emotional learning benefits for everyone who learns an instrument in a social setting.
An appreciation for the value musical training has in our lives. Music training has life-long cognitive, metal health, and social-emotional learning benefits for everyone who learns an instrument in a social setting.
M - MINDSET/ HABITS
M - MINDSET/ HABITS
We believe that when students think about and reflect on their musical learning, they will gradually develop intrinsic value for what they do. It is also important to develop good habits and routines for musical development.
We believe that when students think about and reflect on their musical learning, they will gradually develop intrinsic value for what they do. It is also important to develop good habits and routines for musical development.
This chart organizes all the skills and concepts students will learn in music into the following seven categories. It is intended to guide instruction and help learners become reflective, aware, and self-motivated in their musical education.
Music Room Posters:
Music Room Posters:
Guiding Curriculum Document:
Guiding Curriculum Document:
Other curriculum document referenced:
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