gfps GREAT FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
4-6
General Music
Grade Four - General Music
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# |
Content
Standard |
# |
Achievement
Benchmark |
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1. |
Sing, alone and
with others, a varied repertoire of music |
4-1.1 |
Sing in groups
blending vocal timbre and matching dynamic levels in response to the
conductor |
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2. |
Perform on
instruments, alone and in groups, a varied repertoire of music |
4-2.1 4-2.2 4-2.3 4-2.4 |
Perform on
classroom instruments, music in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time with appropriate tempo
and responding to a conductor Introduce
conducting patterns for 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time Demonstrate
appropriate dynamics Demonstrate
appropriate tone color on the recorder |
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3. |
Improvise melodies,
variations, and accompaniments (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
4-3.1 4-3.2 4-3.3 4-3.4 |
Improvise “answers” to
given rhythmic and melodic phrases Improvise simple rhythmic
and melodic ostinato accompaniments Improvise simple rhythmic
variations and simple melodic embellishments on familiar melodies Improvise short songs and instrumental
pieces, using a variety of sound sources, including traditional sounds,
nontraditional sounds available in the classroom, body sounds, and sounds
produced by electronic means |
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4. |
Compose and arrange music
within specified guidelines (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
4-4.1 4-4.2 4-4.3 |
Create and arrange music to
accompany readings or dramatizations Create and arrange short
songs and instrumental pieces within specified guidelines Use a variety of sound
sources when composing |
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5. |
Read and notate music |
4-5.1 4-5.2 4-5.3 |
Identify and
write whole, half, dotted half, quarter, and eighth notes and rests Read and notate
a major scale Read and notate
steps, skips, leaps, and repeated tones |
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6. |
Listen to,
analyze, and describe music |
4-6.1 |
Distinguish music of various genres and
cultures |
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7. |
Evaluate music and music
performances |
4-7.1 |
Introduce the
use of various age appropriate musical technology |
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8. |
Understand the
relationship between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts |
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(No new skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
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9. |
Understand
music in relation to history and culture |
4-9.1 |
Identify ways
in which music experiences affect daily personal life |
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10. |
Understand
study and participation skills necessary for musical groups |
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(No new skills/knowledge
introduced at this level) |
Grade Five - General Music
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# |
Content
Standard |
# |
Achievement
Benchmark |
|
1. |
Sing, alone and
with others, a varied repertoire of music |
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(No new skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
2. |
Perform on
instruments, alone and in groups, a varied repertoire of music |
|
(No new skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
3. |
Improvise melodies,
variations, and accompaniments (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
5-3.1 5-3.2 5-3.3 5-3.4 |
Improvise “answers” to
given rhythmic and melodic phrases Improvise simple rhythmic
and melodic ostinato accompaniments Improvise simple rhythmic
variations and simple melodic embellishments on familiar melodies Improvise short songs and
instrumental pieces, using a variety of sound sources, including traditional
sounds, nontraditional sounds available in the classroom, body sounds, and
sounds produced by electronic means |
|
4. |
Compose and arrange music
within specified guidelines (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
5-4.1 5-4.2 5-4.3 |
Create and arrange music to
accompany readings or dramatizations Create and arrange short
songs and instrumental pieces within specified guidelines Use a variety of sound
sources when composing |
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5. |
Read and notate music |
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(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
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6. |
Listen to,
analyze, and describe music |
5-6.1 5-6.2 |
Identify music
of at least three genres and cultures Be introduced
to examples of instrumental solos and performing groups including those from
other periods, countries, and cultures |
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7. |
Evaluate music and music
performances |
5-7.1 |
Be introduced
to criteria for evaluating the quality of individual or group performance |
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8. |
Understand the
relationship between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts |
5-8.1 5-8.2 |
Be introduced
to ways in which ideas are expressed in various arts Identify music
careers in the community |
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9. |
Understand
music in relation to history and culture |
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(No new skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
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10. |
Understand
study and participation skills necessary for musical groups |
5-10.1 |
Describe and
demonstrate correct concert etiquette |
Grade Six - General Music
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# |
Content
Standard |
# |
Achievement
Benchmark |
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1. |
Sing, alone and
with others, a varied repertoire of music |
6-1.1 6-1.2 6-1.3 |
Sing unison songs
independently and accurately with clear, natural tone using correct diction
and proper breathing habits to achieve balance and blend Sing melodies
from notation (follow their part in notated music) Recognize and
interpret tempos and dynamics to provide variation and expression |
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2. |
Perform on
instruments, alone and in groups, a varied repertoire of music |
6-2.1 6-2.2 6-2.3 |
Play from
notation simple melodies, ostinatos, descants, and accompaniments on melody
or percussion instruments Perform simple
and syncopated rhythmic patterns from 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 time Perform simple
improvisations on classroom instruments |
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3. |
Improvise melodies,
variations, and accompaniments (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
6-3.1 6-3.2 6-3.3 6-3.4 |
Improvise “answers” to given
rhythmic and melodic phrases Improvise simple rhythmic
and melodic ostinato accompaniments Improvise simple rhythmic
variations and simple melodic embellishments on familiar melodies Improvise short songs and
instrumental pieces, using a variety of sound sources, including traditional
sounds, nontraditional sounds available in the classroom, body sounds, and
sounds produced by electronic means |
|
4. |
Compose and arrange music
within specified guidelines (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
6-4.1 6-4.2 6-4.3 |
Create and arrange music to
accompany readings or dramatizations Create and arrange short
songs and instrumental pieces within specified guidelines Use a variety of sound
sources when composing |
|
5. |
Read and notate music |
6-5.1 6-5.2 6-5.3 |
Identify musical
symbols, terms, and signs found in grade 6 materials Identify whole,
dotted half, half, quarter, and eighth notes and rests Identify and
interpret time signatures for 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, and 6/8 |
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6. |
Listen to,
analyze, and describe music |
6-6.1 6-6.2 |
Identify two
part (AB) and three part ( Identify
instrument families and additional individual instruments from around the
world (aural) |
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7. |
Evaluate music and music
performances |
6-7.1 6-7.2 |
Be introduced to
specific criteria for evaluating the student’s own performance and audience
etiquette Identify
families and individual instruments from around the world |
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8. |
Understand the
relationship between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts |
6-8.1 6-8.2 |
Compare, contrast,
and integrate elements of music with those of other arts Compare,
contrast, and integrate other school subjects with music |
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9. |
Understand
music in relation to history and culture |
6-9.1 |
Demonstrate
respect of personal preferences and cultural differences in music |
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10. |
Understand
study and participation skills necessary for musical groups |
6-10.1 |
Describe and demonstrate proper and
respectful treatment of equipment,
instruments, and instructional materials |
gfps GREAT FALLS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
5-6 Band
Grade Five - Band
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# |
Content Standard |
# |
Achievement Benchmark |
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1. |
Sing, alone and
with others, a varied repertoire of music |
5B-1.1 |
Sing easy
rhythmic and melodic patterns
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|
2. |
Perform on
instruments, alone and in groups, a varied repertoire of music |
5B-2.1 5B-2.2 5B-2.3 5B-2.4 5B-2.5 5B-2.6 |
Demonstrate correct playing position, posture, and embouchure Produce
appropriate basic characteristic tone at mezzo-forte level throughout the
range of a fifth Perform with
technical accuracy a repertoire of easy music Perform in
groups with appropriate dynamics and balance Respond to a
conductor Perform a
varied repertoire of music representing diverse styles |
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3. |
Improvise melodies,
variations, and accompaniments (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
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(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
4. |
Compose and arrange music
within specified guidelines (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
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(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
5. |
Read and notate music |
5B-5.1 5B-5.2 5B-5.3 5B-5.4 |
Identify note
names of all notes played in performing clef Interpret and
perform rhythm patterns which include whole, dotted half, half, quarter, and
eighth notes and rests at a moderate tempo in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time using a
syllable and clapping system (using a provided pulse) Identify and
interpret symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation
while performing easy music Use standard
symbols to notate rhythm and pitch in simple patterns |
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6. |
Listen to,
analyze, and describe music |
5B-6.1 5B-6.2 5B-6.3 |
Identify poor intonation
between like instruments playing unison Match pitch to
like instruments Identify and
perform a musical phrase |
|
7. |
Evaluate music and music
performances |
5B-7.1 |
Be introduced
to criteria for evaluating individual and ensemble performances |
|
8. |
Understand the
relationship between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts |
5B-8.1 5B-6.2 |
Be introduced
to ways in which ideas are expressed in the various arts Be introduced
to ways in which other school subjects share common ground with music and its
study |
|
9. |
Understand
music in relation to history and culture |
|
(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
10. |
Understand
study and participation skills necessary for musical groups |
5B-10.1 5B-10.2 5B-10.3 5B-10.4 5B-10.5 |
Participate
actively and positively in class activities Describe and
demonstrate correct concert etiquette Attend and
participate in school programs Describe and
demonstrate proper and respectful treatment of equipment, instruments, and
instructional material Describe and
demonstrate proper rehearsal etiquette |
Grade Six – Band
|
# |
Content Standard |
# |
Achievement Benchmark |
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1. |
Sing, alone and
with others, a varied repertoire of music |
6B-1.1 |
Sing medium-easy
grade rhythmic and melodic patterns |
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2. |
Perform on
instruments, alone and in groups, a varied repertoire of music |
6B-2.1 6B-2.2 6B-2.3 6B-2.4 6B-2.5 6B-2.6 6B-2.7 |
Demonstrate
correct playing position, posture, and embouchure Produce
appropriate basic characteristic tone at mezzo-forte and forte level
throughout the range of an octave Perform with
technical accuracy a repertoire of easy and medium-easy grade music Perform a major
scale in Bb, F, and Eb Understand the
elements of the chromatic scale within the range of concert Bb- concert G Demonstrate
appropriate dynamic levels and be introduced to crescendo, and decrescendo Be introduced to
legato and staccato articulations |
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3. |
Improvise melodies,
variations, and accompaniments (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
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(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
4. |
Compose and arrange music
within specified guidelines (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
|
(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
5. |
Read and notate music |
6B-5.1 6B-5.2 6B-5.3 6B-5.4 |
Demonstrate the
ability to interpret ledger lines Interpret and
perform rhythm patterns which include whole, dotted half, half, quarter,
dotted quarter, and eighth notes and rests at a moderate tempo in 2/4, 3/4,
and 4/4 time using a syllable system (using a steady pulse) Identify and
interpret symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation
while performing medium-easy music Use and
demonstrate duple subdivisions of the beat |
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6. |
Listen to,
analyze, and describe music |
6B-6.1 6B-6.2 6B-6.3 |
Identify frequency and
intensity of “beats” associated with poor intonation between like instruments
playing unison Match unison
pitch to instruments from other sections and/or families Be introduced to
the “Pyramid of Sound” concept |
|
7. |
Evaluate music and music
performances |
6B-7.1 6B-7.2 |
Be introduced to
criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of ensemble
performances Be introduced to
criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of student’s own
performance |
|
8. |
Understand the
relationship between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts |
6B-8.1 |
Compare,
contrast, and integrate other school subjects with music |
|
9. |
Understand music
in relation to history and culture |
6B-9.1 |
Identify and
describe instrument families and individual instruments |
|
10. |
Understand study
and participation skills necessary for musical groups |
6B-10.1 6B-10.2 6B-10.3 6B-10.4 6B-10.5 |
Participate
actively and positively in class activities Describe and
demonstrate correct concert etiquette Attend and
participate in school programs Describe and
demonstrate proper and respectful treatment of equipment, instruments, and
instructional material Describe and demonstrate
proper rehearsal etiquette |
gfps GREAT FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
5-6 Orchestra
Grade Five - Orchestra
|
# |
Content Standard |
# |
Achievement Benchmark |
|
1. |
Sing, alone and
with others, a varied repertoire of music |
5O-1.1 |
Sing easy
rhythmic and melodic patterns
|
|
2. |
Perform on
instruments, alone and in groups, a varied repertoire of music |
5O-2.1 5O-2.2 5O-2.3 5O-2.4 5O-2.5 5O-2.6 5O-2.7 5O-2.8 |
Demonstrate
correct basic left and right hand playing position. Introduce position, instrument support, and
posture Produce basic
characteristic tone Demonstrate
basic bowing technique Be introduced to finger
pattern #2 Perform a one
octave scale in D major Perform rhythm
patterns with a steady pulse in unison Perform with
technical accuracy a varied repertoire of easy music Respond to a
conductor |
|
3. |
Improvise melodies,
variations, and accompaniments (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
|
(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
4. |
Compose and arrange music
within specified guidelines (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
|
(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
5. |
Read and notate music |
5O-5.1 5O-5.2 5O-5.3 5O-5.4 |
Identify note
names on the A, and D strings plus G string for bass Interpret
rhythm patterns which include whole, dotted half, half, quarter, and eighth
notes and rests in 3/4 and 4/4 using an accepted syllable system Be introduced
to symbols and terms referring to bowing Use standard
symbols to notate rhythm and pitch in simple patterns |
|
6. |
Listen to,
analyze, and describe music |
5O-6.1 5O-6.2 5O-6.3 |
Identify incorrect and
correct intonation between like instruments Match pitch to
like instruments Imitate easy
rhythmic and melodic patterns |
|
7. |
Evaluate music and music
performances |
5O-7.1 |
Be introduced
to criteria for evaluating individual and ensemble performances |
|
8. |
Understand the
relationship between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts |
5O-8.1 5O-8.2 |
Be introduced
to ways in which various arts communicate Be introduced
to ways in which other school subjects share common ground with music and its
study |
|
9. |
Understand
music in relation to history and culture |
|
(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
10. |
Understand
study and participation skills necessary for musical groups |
5O-10.1 5O-10.2 5O-10.3 5O-10.4 5O-10.5 5O-10.6 |
Participate
actively and positively in class activities Describe and
demonstrate correct concert etiquette Attend and
participate in school programs Be introduced
to correct home practice procedures Show evidence
of home practice Describe and
demonstrate proper instrument care |
Grade Six –
Orchestra
|
# |
Content
Standard |
# |
Achievement
Benchmark |
|
1. |
Sing, alone and
with others, a varied repertoire of music |
6O-1.1 |
Sing medium-easy
rhythmic and melodic patterns |
|
2. |
Perform on
instruments, alone and in groups, a varied repertoire of music |
6O-2.1 6O-2.2 6O-2.3 6O-2.4 6O-2.5 6O-2.6 6O-2.6 6O-2.7 6O-2.8 6O-2.9 |
Demonstrate
level appropriate correct left and right hand playing position, instrument
support, and posture Produce
appropriate characteristic tone Demonstrate
level appropriate bowing styles -Detache Be introduced to
the concept of bow distribution Perform finger pattern #2 Be introduced to finger
pattern #1 Perform a one
octave scale in D, G, and C major Perform rhythm
patterns with a steady pulse in two independent parts Perform with
technical accuracy a varied repertoire of easy string orchestral music Respond to
conducting patterns of 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 |
|
3. |
Improvise melodies,
variations, and accompaniments (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
|
(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
4. |
Compose and arrange music
within specified guidelines (Optional Curricular Enrichment) |
|
(No new
skills/knowledge introduced at this level) |
|
5. |
Read and notate music |
6O-5.1 6O-5.2 6O-5.3 6O-5.4 6O-5.5 6O-5.6 6O-5.7 |
Identify note
names on the A, D, and G string plus E string for bass Be introduced to
note names on the C string (for viola and cello) and the E string (for
violin) Interpret rhythm
patterns which include whole, dotted half, half, quarter, and eighth notes
and rests in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 Be introduced to
a numerical rhythm system Identify symbols
and terms found in easy music Identify a D
major key signature Be introduced to
G major key signature |
|
6. |
Listen to,
analyze, and describe music |
6O-6.1 6O-6.2 6O-6.3 6O-6.4 6O-6.5 |
Identify correct and
incorrect intonation in relation to a tuning pitch Match pitch to
ensemble Imitate
medium-easy rhythmic and melodic patterns Identify whole
steps and half steps Be introduced to
the use of fine tuners |
|
7. |
Evaluate music and music
performances |
6O-7.1 |
Apply criteria
for evaluating individual and ensemble performances |
|
8. |
Understand the
relationship between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts |
6O-8.1 |
Compare,
contrast, and integrate other school subjects with music |
|
9. |
Understand music
in relation to history and culture |
6O-9.1 |
Be introduced to
composers and musical examples from various historical periods |
|
10. |
Understand study
and participation skills necessary for musical groups |
6O-10.1 6O-10.2 6O-10.3 6O-10.4 6O-10.5 6O-10.6 |
Participate
actively and positively in class activities Describe and
demonstrate proper rehearsal etiquette Show evidence of home
practice Describe and
demonstrate correct concert etiquette Attend and
participate in school programs Describe and
demonstrate proper and respectful treatment of equipment, instruments, and
instructional materials |