Third Grade

In Third Grade, students will build upon previously learned concepts. In addition, grade three students will:

* Begin to read pitch notation on the treble clef

* Understand the use of repeat signs, fermatas, crescendos and decrescendos

* Identify dotted half notes, slurs, and ties

* Play simple melodies on melodic instruments (i.e. keyboards and recorders)

* Play simple accompaniments

* Compose and improvise simple melodies