Band Eighth Grade Curriculum Objectives
2011-2012
Music Skill Development (National Standards #2, 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. Student performs on an instrument alone and with others. Student composes and arranges music. Student reads and notates music.
- Student able to play Bb, F, Eb, C and chromatic scale one octave along with a varied repertoire of music alone and with others.
- Student uses the proper technique while playing (embouchure, intonation, posture).
- Student understands and executes articulations and dynamics.
- Student performs short tunes of variety of genres.
- Student can identify, interpret and notate musical symbols
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. Student evaluates music and performances. Student describes and analyzes music.
- After listening, students can describe music using appropriate vocabulary.
- Student can create written or oral self-evaluation about individual or group performances.
Making Connections (National Standards #8, 9) Student discovers how music connects, shapes and reflects cultures and history. Student understands the relationship between music, the arts, and other disciplines. Student understands music in relation to history/culture.
- Student explains differences and similarities of styles of music.
- Student begins to recognize typical elements of major styles of music.
- Student finds examples of musical themes in everyday life.
Approach to Work (National Standards #4, 7) Student develops a sense of work, practice and performance habits both individually and collaboratively. Student evaluates music and performance.
- Student develops effective, personal work habits by practicing independently, seeking help overcoming challenges, and completing any assignments outside of class.
- Student develops effective, personal work habits by developing a sense of unity within the ensemble by learning to work as a team to maintain an environment of safety, confidence, mutual esteem and support.
