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
Performs on instruments alone and in groups
Echo and melodic patterns
On pitch and in rhythm
Simple patterns
Music of different styles
Independent parts with contrasting parts
Improvises melodies, variations and accompaniments
Similar rhythmic and melodic phrases
Simple rhythmic and melodic ostinato accompaniments
Composes and arranges music within specified guidelines
Short songs and arrangements
Reads and notates music
Meter, rhythm, pitch and dynamics
In treble clef
Recognizes elements of music
Rhythm: steady beat, rhythmic notation, rhythmic sounds, performance of written rhythms, meter, rhythmic dictation
Melody: pitch discrimination, melodic direction, melodic phrases, melodic range, melodic notation
Harmony: types
Form: call and response, phrases and sections
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 for 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
Locomotor and non-locomotor movement
Expressive qualities of movement
Create simple dances
Choreographic principles, processes, structures
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
Blues
Spirituals
Ragtime
Rock Music
Country Music
Game Songs
Lullabies
Marches
Patriotic Music
Bluegrass
Liturgical Music