Second Grade

In Second Grade, students will build upon previously learned concepts. In addition, grade two students will:

* Sing with dynamic contrast

* Recognize dynamic markings from pianissimo (very soft) to fortissimo (very loud)

* Introduction to the music staff, ex: treble clef, measures, and bar lines

* Read, play, and understand half notes, half rests, whole notes and whole rests

* Compose and improvise using all known rhythms and expressions

* Identify musical instruments, their corresponding instrument family, and their sound

* Participate in simple folk dances

* Introduction to Native American music and Mexican music