*I can sing. *I can read rhythms with quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests.
*I can identify different phrases in music *I can show piano and forte by responding to music through
body movement and singing. * I can hear when the music changes between piano and forte
Perform simple songs with accurate pitch, rhythm, tone
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
Compose, improvise and arrange phrases using rhythm or pitch.
Improvise question-answer patterns using known rhythms and pitches.
Arrange a song by adding an ostinato
Identify and notate half note, half rest, whole note, whole rest
Demonstrate and use vocabulary for piano/forte, smooth/separated, presto/largo
Recognize ABA form, verse/chorus, coda.
Aurally categorize instruments.
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.
Identify and demonstrate introductory harmony using the tonic chord
Discuss individual preferences for music using specific music terminology.
Communicate similarities between musical pieces
Describe music from various cultures in their own words.
Articulate ideas about holding and respecting musical preferences
Demonstrate increased awareness of music in daily life or special events
Identify specific songs to events (holiday, religious, celebratory)