EXPRESSION

1. Perform simple songs with accurate pitch, rhythm, tone

2. Play/sing simple melodies with

• correct rhythm, tempo, and dynamics

• do, re, mi, sol, la

4. Perform rhythmic/melodic ostinati in small groups

5. Perform/sing over tonic chord accompaniments

6. Evaluate to refine performance

CREATION

1. Compose, improvise and arrange phrases using rhythm or pitch.

2. Improvise question-answer patterns using known rhythms and pitches.

3. Arrange a song by adding an ostinato

THEORY

1. Identify and notate half note, half rest, whole note, whole rest

2. Demonstrate and use vocabulary for piano/forte, smooth/separated, presto/largo

3. Recognize ABA form, verse/chorus, coda.

4. Aurally categorize instruments.

5. Identify step, skip, repeat and do-re-mi-sol-la pitches Identify and demonstrate duple and triple meter (2/4, 3/4) and strong vs. weak beat.

6. Identify and demonstrate introductory harmony using the tonic chord

AESTHETICS

1. Discuss individual preferences for music using specific music terminology.

2. Communicate similarities between musical pieces

3. Describe music from various cultures in their own words.

4. Articulate ideas about holding and respecting musical preferences

5. Demonstrate increased awareness of music in daily life or special events

6. Identify specific songs to events (holiday, religious, celebratory)