Sings alone and in groups
Ostinatos, partner songs, and rounds
On pitch and in rhythm
Expression
Blends voices and dynamics with conductor
Songs of different styles and cultures
Proper breath control
Two and three part music
Performs on instruments alone and in groups
Echo and melodic patterns
On pitch and in rhythm
Simple patterns
In groups
Music of different styles
Independent parts with contrasting parts
Simple melodies by ear
Expression and technical accuracy
Improvises melodies, variations and accompaniments
Similar rhythmic and melodic phrases
Simple rhythmic and melodic ostinato accompaniments
Rhythmic and melodic variations
Harmonic accompaniments
Melodic variations
Composes and arranges music within specified guidelines
Background music for specific performances
Short compositions with specific guidelines
Melodic and rhythm instruments for original compositions
Traditional and computerized sounds to compose and arrange music
Reads and notates music
Meter, rhythm, pitch and dynamics
In treble clef
Tempo and articulation symbols
Notate musical ideas
Recognizes elements of music
Rhythm: steady beat, rhythmic notation and sounds, performance of written rhythms, meter, rhythmic dictation
Melody: pitch discrimination, melodic direction, melodic phrases, melodic range, melodic notation, melodic dictation, scales, key signatures, intervals, modes
Harmony: types, multiple sounds, texture
Form: call and response, phrases and sections, theme and variation, rondo, symphony
Expression: movement, tempo, dynamics, musical vocabulary, expressive markings, interpretation
Timbre: vocal and instrumental
Listens to, analyzes and describes music
Identify instrument sounds/orchestral families
Personal choices or works and styles
Identify types and styles
Evaluates music and music performances
Use musical terms and concepts to evaluate music
Describe personal preferences of music and styles
Understands relationships between music, the other arts and disciplines outside the arts
Identify characteristic materials in two or more arts
Principles/subject matter of other disciplines are interrelated with music
Common elements of art, architecture, music and environment of worship
Elements of music experiences in Church which teach Theology/demonstrate Ecclesiology
Locomotor and non-locomotor movement
Expressive qualities of movement
Create simple dances
Dance as part of cultures
Purposes of dance: ceremonial, recreational and artistic
Understands music in relation to history and culture
Similarities and differences in musical elements used in:
Native American Music
Folk Music
Jazz
Blues
Spirituals
Ragtime
Rock
Country
Game Songs
Work Songs
Lullabies
Marches
Patriotic Music
Bluegrass
Liturgical Music
Baroque music and composers
Classical music and composers