Fifth Grade Music Curriculum Objectives

2011-2012

Music Skill Development (National Standards #1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Student develops musical skills through gradual mastery of concepts based on the elements of music: Rhythms, melody, harmony, timbre, form, expression, performance technique and vocabulary.

1. Student communicates/performs through music by singing alone and with others a varied repertoire of music in 2 and 3 parts, using correct posture, proper breath and vocal control, diction, and intonation.
2. Student follows cues of a conductor correctly.
3. Student communicates/performs through music by playing/singing in an ensemble.
4. Student shows understanding of music concepts and vocabulary by reading/writing/singing/playing musical notation on a staff.
5. Student shows understanding of music concepts by reading and writing more complex rhythmic patterns.
6. Student shows understanding of music concepts by reading and writing more complex rhythmic patterns.
7. Student shows understanding of music concepts by singing a major scale.
8. Student shows understanding of music concepts by demonstrating conducting patterns.

Reflection and Critique (National Standards #6, 7) Through reflection and critique student learns self, group and peer assessment using specific vocabulary. Student also develops the ability to define and solve musical problems with insight, reason and technical proficiency.

1. Students describe music by using specific vocabulary such as pitch, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, style, texture, form.
2. Student describes music by using specific vocabulary to identify different types of vocal ensembles (duet, trio, quartet).
3. Student analyzes, interprets and responds to music by identifying musical elements of a musical composition.
4. Student critiques and revises compositions, rehearsals and performances.

Making Connections (National Standards #8, 9) Student discovers how music connects, shapes and reflects cultures and history.

1. Student makes connections between music and disciplines outside the arts by matching composers to compositions and different time periods in history.
2. Student shows understanding how music impacts life by identifying how music reflects culture by comparing music from two or more different cultures.
3. Student shows understanding of how music shapes/reflects various cultures/times by identifying use of music within a culture (national anthem, dances).
4. Students shows understanding how music impacts life by identifying how music contributes to physical and mental well-being (proper posture, breathing, exercise).

Approach to Work (National Standards #4, 7 ) Student develops a sense of work, practice and performance habits both individually and collaboratively.

1. Student develops effective, personal work habits by demonstrating willingness to participate and complete activity/task.
2. Student develops effective, personal work habits by using instruments and materials correctly.
3. Student develops effective, personal work habits by interacting respectfully/cooperating and working together in individual/group work/ensemble.
4. Student develops effective, personal work habits by managing practice/rehearsal time efficiently.
5. Student approaches musical problem solving with an open mind and creative thinking by identifying challenges in working on or performing a musical selection and brainstorming ways to address them.
6. Student develops effective personal work habits by responding appropriately as a member of the audience.