STAGE 1: DESIRED RESULTS
NATIONAL GOALS
Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
Reading and notating music.
Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
Evaluating music and music performances.
Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
Understanding music in relation to history and culture.
Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
Reading and notating music.
Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
Evaluating music and music performances.
Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
Understanding music in relation to history and culture.
STATE GOALS
Illinois State Goal 25: Know the language of the arts.
Illinois State Goal 26: Through creating and performing, understand how works of art are produced.
Illinois State Goal 27: Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present.
Illinois State Goal 26: Through creating and performing, understand how works of art are produced.
Illinois State Goal 27: Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present.
CHICAGO GOALS
SING (IL 26B; Nat’l 1, 3)
Sing individually in an expressive manner maintaining proper pitch and diction, while demonstrating appropriate breath control, tempo, dynamics, and timbre.
Sing musical selections from diverse cultures and styles in a variety of music meters (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, etc.).
Sing a major scale, partner songs, two-part songs, canons, and songs consisting of only a melody.
Improvise and sing simple harmonic accompaniments to familiar songs.
PLAY INSTRUMENTS (IL 26B; Nat’l 2, 4)
Differentiate between 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 meter through movement and playing classroom instruments.
Play simple rhythmic patterns by using standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, and pitch.
Compose and play rhythmic patterns using standard symbols.
Play instruments following written notation, individually or in ensembles.
READ AND NOTATE MUSIC (IL 26A; Nat’l 5)
Identify the key signature in known selections of music.
Identify the form of a variety of pieces of music (rondo, theme, variations, ABAC, etc.).
Identify musical terms presto, ritardando, accelerando, staccato, legato.
Use standard terminology when explaining music, music notation, voices, musical instruments, and musical performances.
Identify the difference between a partner song, two-part song, round, canon, call-and-response song, and a song consisting of only a melody.
Identify notes within a major scale.
Compose simple rhythmic patterns by using standard symbols to notate meter.
LISTEN AND DESCRIBE (IL 25A, 25B, 26A; Nat’l 6)
Listen to and describe the tone color of instruments from a variety of cultures.
Listen to and use music terminology to describe the form of a variety of pieces of music (rondo, theme, variations, ABAC, etc.).
Analyze the uses of elements of music in musical selections.
Listen to and match musical selections with designated composers.
Practice concert etiquette as an actively involved audience member during performances.
EVALUATE (Nat’l 7)
Evaluate musical performances based on designated criteria.
CROSS-CURRICULAR (Nat’l 8)
Distinguish how the element of harmony relates to visual art, theater, and dance.
CULTURAL (IL 27A, 27B; Nat’l 9)
Compare and contrast musical styles from various cultures.
Examine significant musical works and historical periods in which they were created.
Analyze the effect of music in the media and daily life.
Sing individually in an expressive manner maintaining proper pitch and diction, while demonstrating appropriate breath control, tempo, dynamics, and timbre.
Sing musical selections from diverse cultures and styles in a variety of music meters (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, etc.).
Sing a major scale, partner songs, two-part songs, canons, and songs consisting of only a melody.
Improvise and sing simple harmonic accompaniments to familiar songs.
PLAY INSTRUMENTS (IL 26B; Nat’l 2, 4)
Differentiate between 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 meter through movement and playing classroom instruments.
Play simple rhythmic patterns by using standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, and pitch.
Compose and play rhythmic patterns using standard symbols.
Play instruments following written notation, individually or in ensembles.
READ AND NOTATE MUSIC (IL 26A; Nat’l 5)
Identify the key signature in known selections of music.
Identify the form of a variety of pieces of music (rondo, theme, variations, ABAC, etc.).
Identify musical terms presto, ritardando, accelerando, staccato, legato.
Use standard terminology when explaining music, music notation, voices, musical instruments, and musical performances.
Identify the difference between a partner song, two-part song, round, canon, call-and-response song, and a song consisting of only a melody.
Identify notes within a major scale.
Compose simple rhythmic patterns by using standard symbols to notate meter.
LISTEN AND DESCRIBE (IL 25A, 25B, 26A; Nat’l 6)
Listen to and describe the tone color of instruments from a variety of cultures.
Listen to and use music terminology to describe the form of a variety of pieces of music (rondo, theme, variations, ABAC, etc.).
Analyze the uses of elements of music in musical selections.
Listen to and match musical selections with designated composers.
Practice concert etiquette as an actively involved audience member during performances.
EVALUATE (Nat’l 7)
Evaluate musical performances based on designated criteria.
CROSS-CURRICULAR (Nat’l 8)
Distinguish how the element of harmony relates to visual art, theater, and dance.
CULTURAL (IL 27A, 27B; Nat’l 9)
Compare and contrast musical styles from various cultures.
Examine significant musical works and historical periods in which they were created.
Analyze the effect of music in the media and daily life.
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STAGE 2: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE |
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT40% CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION
Active participation, Volunteering to answer questions, Following directions, Using equipment responsibly. 25% ASSESSMENTS Oral or written assessments on skills developed in class. 25% ASSIGNMENTS In-class work, Individual and group assignments, Homework. 10% PROJECTS In-Class, or take home enrichment projects. |
stage 3: SCHOOL TO HOME connection
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Ask your child to share some of the songs they learn in music class with you.
Learn the rules of a game we play in music, and play along at home!
Play music as often as you can handle it.
Don't be afraid to play different genres of music than you are used to.
Play music from other cultures and research which instruments you think are being utilized.
Participate in a music class.
Go to a concert as a family.
Expose your children to as many dance, theatrical, or musical experiences possible!
Visit the "Around the City" page to explore activities and concerts.
Learn the rules of a game we play in music, and play along at home!
Play music as often as you can handle it.
Don't be afraid to play different genres of music than you are used to.
Play music from other cultures and research which instruments you think are being utilized.
Participate in a music class.
Go to a concert as a family.
Expose your children to as many dance, theatrical, or musical experiences possible!
Visit the "Around the City" page to explore activities and concerts.