Quarter 2

Essential Question: How do elements of music create certain moods in music?

Essential Question: What are ways that musicians express themselves when performing music?

Essential Question: What purpose does music serve in our lives?

Essential Question: How do musicians grow and become accomplished in music?

By the end of Quarter 2:

• I can define all Level 1 music symbols as well as beamed eighth notes
• I can name the Treble Clef space notes
• I can sight read at least 2 measures of melodic pattern using D R M
• I can sight read at least 4 measures of rhythm in 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 using quarter, half and whole notes/rests
• I can write the universal counting in 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 for quarter, half and whole notes/rests
• I can identify note and rest values for quarter, half, whole, dotted half and eighth notes and rests

Learning Activities: sightreading rhythms; learn and review the solfege scale; sing warm ups to practice matching pitch and understand the importance of warming up; learn and polish songs for the Christmas Program.

Level 2 ASSESSMENTS must be passed no later than January 10th.

Wisconsin Standards for Music

MP2.P.17.m: Rehearse and demonstrate the ability to sing expressively, on pitch, and in rhythm, while using proper technique and maintaining a steady beat.

MP2.P.18.m: Perform using expressive qualities and techniques.

MP2.P.19.m: Discuss own ideas and feedback of others to develop strategies to address technical challenges.

MP2.P.22.m: Perform collaboratively as a part of an ensemble, demonstrating well developed ensemble skills.

MP2.P.24.m: Demonstrate proper concert etiquette collaboratively in a rehearsal for a variety of musical settings.

MP3.R.9.m: Define and demonstrate understanding of foundational musical elements in discussion and written reflections.

MP3.R.11.m: Evaluate and critique musical performances, recordings and compositions using appropriate music terminology and technology.

MP3.R.13.m: Reflect upon and critique performances using grade-appropriate music vocabulary.

MP4.Cn.10.m: Explain how music relates to self, others and the world using grade-appropriate music vocabulary.

MP4.Cn.11.m: Categorize musical connections, similarities and differences.