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Music
Each child is inherently musical. We develop these musical
skills through singing, playing instruments, composing, listening, moving, and playing
games using music from various styles and cultures.
Concepts Covered in
Each Grade
Kindergarten
 | steady beat |
| long/short rhythm |
| high and low |
| melodies moving up and down |
| distinguishing between speaking, singing, whispering, and
calling voices |
| same/different form |
| question and answer |
| fast and slow |
| loud and soft |
First Grade
| steady beat vs. the rhythm of the words |
| meter in two's and three's |
| quarter note, quarter rest, and eighth note |
| solfeggio so and mi |
| high, middle, and low |
| one part ostinato |
| simple bordun |
| percussion instruments |
| AA and AB form |
| getting faster and slower |
| expressive singing |
| space note, line note, staff, double bar line, and treble
clef |
Second Grade
| strong and weak beat |
| meter ins two's, three's, and four's |
| half note and half rest |
| solfeggio la, so, and mi |
| string instruments |
| 2-part ostinati |
| verse/refrain and ABA form |
| dynamics forte and piano |
| getting louder and softer |
| stepping, repeating, and leaping notes |
| repeat sign and time signature |
Third Grade
| sixteenth notes, dotted half note, whole note, and whole
rest |
| solfeggio la, so, mi, re, do |
| in-tune singing |
| 2-part cannon |
| 3-part ostinati |
| call/response |
| introduction |
| crescendo/decrescendo |
| legato/staccato |
| phrase |
| bar line, measure, ritardando, D.C. al fine, 1st and 2nd
endings, tempo, and do clef |
Fourth
| eighth note/sixteenth note patterns and dotted quarter
notes |
| solfeggio high do, la, so, mi, re, do, low la, and low so |
| playing recorders |
| 4-part ostinati |
| partner songs |
| 3-part cannon |
| band/orchestra |
| instrument families |
| same/different |
| ABC and rondo form |
| dynamics ff-f-mf-mp-p-pp |
Fifth
| dotted eighth-sixteenth notes |
| 6/8 meter |
| major and minor scale |
| playing recorders |
| 4-part cannon |
| orchestral instrument recognition |
| ensembles |
| theme and variations form |
| coda |
| awareness of different styles |
| sharp and flat signs |
| reading from a 2-part score |
Assessment
Students are given written and performance assessments
throughout the year. There are also district assessments given in grades 2-5. In 2nd and
5th grade, students are given a written district assessment. In 3rd and 4th grade,
students are given district performance assessments.
Chorus
Any fourth or fifth grader is invited to join chorus. In
chorus, we develop vocal technique, reading music, expression, responsibility, and
team-working skills by singing music from various styles and backgrounds. We rehearse
every Tuesday morning starting at 7:50 a.m. We give three performances each school year.
Fine Arts Festival
This arts festival takes place in May at both high schools
and showcases the different artistic achievements of students from Elementary through High
School.
Evening Musical
Performances
Kindergarten, Second Grade, and Fifth Grade give evening
musical performances for family and friends. All students are encouraged to participate.
Important Dates
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