5th Grade

Year at a Glance

October: Informance

December: Winter Concert

March: Unit Orchestra Concert

May: Spring Concert

Class Goals

Quarter 1

  • How to hold instrument

  • Pizzicato on the D and A string

  • Playing as a group with a steady beat

Quarter 2

  • How to hold the bow

  • Bowing on the D and A string

  • Playing quarter notes, half notes, and 8th notes

Quarter 3

  • Bowing notes on the D, A, and G string

Quarter 4

  • Bowing notes on all 4 strings

Grades

Musicianship

  • Pitch & Intonation: Can the student play the notes on the page in tune?

  • Rhythm: Can the student read and play the rhythm with a steady beat?

  • Style & Interpretation: Can the student interpret what is on the page to their instrument?

Technique

  • Left Hand Position: Is the student holding their instrument the correct way? Are their fingers and wrist in the correct placement?

  • Right Hand Position & Tone: Does the student have a correct bow hold? Is the student moving their arm so that the bow is parallel to the bridge?

Rehearsal & Performance

  • Performer Etiquette: Is the student respectful and responsible as a performer?

  • Audience Etiquette: Is the student respectful and responsible as an audience member?

  • Quality of Participation in Rehearsal: Does the student have their orchestra materials for class every day? Is the student being a good teammate for their peers?

  • Self-Evaluation: Is the student actively reflecting on their practice and performance?

Remind App

Join the Remind app by doing one of the following:

  • Click this link: 5th Grade Orchestra Class

  • Text the number 81010 the message @

Links for At Home

  • Tuning practice:

  • Note name practice:

  • Rhythm practice:

  • Instrument tuner: