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)
Sing individually in an expressive manner, maintaining proper pitch and diction, while demonstrating breath control, tempo, and dynamics.
From memory, sing music written in two and three parts, with attention to balance and intonation.
Sing melodies in the treble and bass clef.
Sing musical selections from diverse cultures and styles in a variety of music meters (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, etc.).
PLAY INSTRUMENTS (IL 26B; Nat’l 2)
Perform individually or in ensembles, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance techniques.
IMPROVISE (Nat’l 3, 4)
Improvise simple harmonic accompaniments to familiar songs.
Improvise short songs and/or instrumental selections using a variety of sounds (body sounds, voices, electronic devices, etc.).
Arrange simple accompaniments to familiar songs.
READ AND NOTATE MUSIC (IL 26A; Nat’l 5)
Use standard terminology in explaining music, music notation, musical instruments and voices, and musical performances.
Write and count eighth, sixteenth, and thirty-second notes and rests in 4/4.
Identify line and space notes of bass clef.
Distinguish between treble and bass clef notes.
Read simple melodies in the treble and bass clef.
LISTEN AND DESCRIBE (IL 25A, 25B, 26A; Nat’l 6)
Analyze the uses of elements of music in musical selections representing diverse genres and cultures.
Listen to and compare and contrast a variety of tempos in a musical example.
Listen to and describe the tone color of instruments heard from a variety of cultures.
Listen to and match musical selections with designated composers.
Practice concert etiquette as an actively involved audience member during performances.
EVALUATE (Nat’l 7)
Develop criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of music performances.
CROSS-CURRICULAR (Nat’l 8)
Analyze the inter-relationship of the arts by relating the elements of music (rhythm, harmony, form, etc.) to other art forms.
Evaluate how technology enhances music production within various venues.
Explore a musical style (e.g., opera, musical theater).
CULTURAL (IL 27A; Nat’l 9)
Compare several cultures of the world and examine functions of music, composers, and historical period in which music was created.
Examine significant musical works and historical periods in which they were created.
Sing individually in an expressive manner, maintaining proper pitch and diction, while demonstrating breath control, tempo, and dynamics.
From memory, sing music written in two and three parts, with attention to balance and intonation.
Sing melodies in the treble and bass clef.
Sing musical selections from diverse cultures and styles in a variety of music meters (2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, etc.).
PLAY INSTRUMENTS (IL 26B; Nat’l 2)
Perform individually or in ensembles, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance techniques.
IMPROVISE (Nat’l 3, 4)
Improvise simple harmonic accompaniments to familiar songs.
Improvise short songs and/or instrumental selections using a variety of sounds (body sounds, voices, electronic devices, etc.).
Arrange simple accompaniments to familiar songs.
READ AND NOTATE MUSIC (IL 26A; Nat’l 5)
Use standard terminology in explaining music, music notation, musical instruments and voices, and musical performances.
Write and count eighth, sixteenth, and thirty-second notes and rests in 4/4.
Identify line and space notes of bass clef.
Distinguish between treble and bass clef notes.
Read simple melodies in the treble and bass clef.
LISTEN AND DESCRIBE (IL 25A, 25B, 26A; Nat’l 6)
Analyze the uses of elements of music in musical selections representing diverse genres and cultures.
Listen to and compare and contrast a variety of tempos in a musical example.
Listen to and describe the tone color of instruments heard from a variety of cultures.
Listen to and match musical selections with designated composers.
Practice concert etiquette as an actively involved audience member during performances.
EVALUATE (Nat’l 7)
Develop criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of music performances.
CROSS-CURRICULAR (Nat’l 8)
Analyze the inter-relationship of the arts by relating the elements of music (rhythm, harmony, form, etc.) to other art forms.
Evaluate how technology enhances music production within various venues.
Explore a musical style (e.g., opera, musical theater).
CULTURAL (IL 27A; Nat’l 9)
Compare several cultures of the world and examine functions of music, composers, and historical period in which music was created.
Examine significant musical works and historical periods in which they were created.
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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
If your student is showing an advanced interest in playing an instrument, look into lessons for them. Below are two locations who offer great opportunities for lessons.
Old Town School of Music, Uptown.
Flatts and Sharpe, Rogers Park.
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.
Old Town School of Music, Uptown.
Flatts and Sharpe, Rogers Park.
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.