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 with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance techniques.
Sing and interpret music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation when performing.
Sight-read notes in the treble and bass clef.
Sing musical selections from diverse cultures and styles from memory, demonstrating appropriate small- and large-ensemble performance techniques.
PLAY INSTRUMENTS (IL 26B; Nat’l 2, 3, 4)
Interpret expressive and technical symbols in musical notation.
Play short pieces which include a melody and chordal accompaniment.
Arrange and sight-read simple melodies.
Demonstrate appropriate small- and large- ensemble performance techniques during formal and informal concerts.
Improvise melodic variations on given pentatonic melodies.
READ AND NOTATE MUSIC (IL 26A; Nat’l 5)
Notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics using standard symbols on manuscript paper or computer.
Identify characteristics of major instrumental forms (symphonies, concertos, sonatas, etc.).
Create/arrange short pieces using standard notation to record melodies and chordal accompaniments.
Sight-read melodies in the treble and bass clef.
Write and count eighth, sixteenth, and thirty-second notes and rests in various time signatures.
LISTEN AND DESCRIBE (IL 25A, 26A, 27B; Nat’l 6)
Listen to and identify irregular and changing meter in musical selections.
Distinguish and describe the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions in a listening selection.
Listen to and match musical selections with designated composers and identify historical facts related to a selection.
Analyze the use of the elements of music in listening selections from diverse cultures and styles.
Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette during performances in a variety of settings.
EVALUATE (Nat’l 7)
Design and apply criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music and musical performances.
Evaluate the quality of personal performances.
CROSS-CURRICULAR (Nat’l 8)
Determine the use of technology in musical presentations, art, theatrical, and dance presentations.
Identify similarities and differences in the meaning of common terms used in the arts (form, contrast, articulation, etc.).
CULTURAL (IL 25B, 27A, 27B; Nat’l 9)
Describe music-related vocations and avocations.
Compare and contrast distinguishing characteristics of music styles and genres in American culture.
Distinguish styles of music in various cultures and periods and identify unique features.
Describe how the elements of music are used in various genres and styles of music.
Sing individually with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance techniques.
Sing and interpret music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation when performing.
Sight-read notes in the treble and bass clef.
Sing musical selections from diverse cultures and styles from memory, demonstrating appropriate small- and large-ensemble performance techniques.
PLAY INSTRUMENTS (IL 26B; Nat’l 2, 3, 4)
Interpret expressive and technical symbols in musical notation.
Play short pieces which include a melody and chordal accompaniment.
Arrange and sight-read simple melodies.
Demonstrate appropriate small- and large- ensemble performance techniques during formal and informal concerts.
Improvise melodic variations on given pentatonic melodies.
READ AND NOTATE MUSIC (IL 26A; Nat’l 5)
Notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics using standard symbols on manuscript paper or computer.
Identify characteristics of major instrumental forms (symphonies, concertos, sonatas, etc.).
Create/arrange short pieces using standard notation to record melodies and chordal accompaniments.
Sight-read melodies in the treble and bass clef.
Write and count eighth, sixteenth, and thirty-second notes and rests in various time signatures.
LISTEN AND DESCRIBE (IL 25A, 26A, 27B; Nat’l 6)
Listen to and identify irregular and changing meter in musical selections.
Distinguish and describe the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals, chords, and harmonic progressions in a listening selection.
Listen to and match musical selections with designated composers and identify historical facts related to a selection.
Analyze the use of the elements of music in listening selections from diverse cultures and styles.
Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette during performances in a variety of settings.
EVALUATE (Nat’l 7)
Design and apply criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music and musical performances.
Evaluate the quality of personal performances.
CROSS-CURRICULAR (Nat’l 8)
Determine the use of technology in musical presentations, art, theatrical, and dance presentations.
Identify similarities and differences in the meaning of common terms used in the arts (form, contrast, articulation, etc.).
CULTURAL (IL 25B, 27A, 27B; Nat’l 9)
Describe music-related vocations and avocations.
Compare and contrast distinguishing characteristics of music styles and genres in American culture.
Distinguish styles of music in various cultures and periods and identify unique features.
Describe how the elements of music are used in various genres and styles of music.
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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
7th and 8th grade students will be using guitars provided by Stone. Students must return a signed “Guitar Usage Contract” before they will be allowed to use a school guitar.
Guitars may not be taken home.
If you have a guitar at home, encourage your child to practice the chords and songs they’ve learned in class. If your child needs more songs to practice, they can reach out to Mr. Faille.
If your student seems to really enjoy guitar, consider signing them up for private lessons! Old Town School of music has great individual and group lessons.
Old Town School of Music, Uptown.
Flatts and Sharpe, Rogers Park.
HABITS TO DEVELOP:
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.
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.
Guitars may not be taken home.
If you have a guitar at home, encourage your child to practice the chords and songs they’ve learned in class. If your child needs more songs to practice, they can reach out to Mr. Faille.
If your student seems to really enjoy guitar, consider signing them up for private lessons! Old Town School of music has great individual and group lessons.
Old Town School of Music, Uptown.
Flatts and Sharpe, Rogers Park.
HABITS TO DEVELOP:
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.
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.