The following concepts are mastered in Kindergarten:
I know the difference between singing and speaking voices.
Speak, Sing, Whisper, and Shout
Pitch Matching
I understand the difference between musical opposites.
Forte/Piano
High/Low
Presto/Largo
Emotional Opposites - Happy/Sad, Angry/Calm
Long/Short
See the Kindergarten Rubric For Music Standards being assessed for the report card.
Students in Kindergarten will be exposed to the following musical vocabulary during their music classes this year:
fast (presto), slow (largo), steady beat, forte (loud), piano (quiet), lullaby, march, same, different, high and low
Kindergarten Concepts and Skills taught throughout the year. These skills are introduced and not expected to be mastered in the kindergarten year unless noted:
• Identify a steady beat in music
• Demonstrate a steady beat.
• Demonstrate ability to match pitch.
• Recognize singing and speaking voices (mastered)
• Identify differences in singing and speaking voices
• Recognize differences between forte and piano dynamic levels (mastered)
• Recognize differences between fast and slow tempos (mastered)
• Identify and respond to long and short sounds in music
• Recognize & Express Differences in Style and Mood of Music.
• Develop singing voice through a varied song repertoire and pitch matching activities