MUSIC: Scope and Sequence
ELEMENTS OF MUSIC
Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
Rhythm |
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Beat |
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Meter |
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Duration |
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Rhythm Patterns |
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Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
Melody |
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Pitch |
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Intervals |
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Melodic Patterns |
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Phrases |
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Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
Harmony |
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Harmony / Texture |
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Chords |
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Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
Tone Color |
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Environmental Sounds |
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Vocal Sounds |
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Instrument Sounds |
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Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
Music Theory |
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Form |
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Dynamics |
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Tempo |
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Style |
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Written Notation |
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SINGING
Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
Singing Skills |
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Independently |
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Expressively |
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From Memory |
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Ostinatos |
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Partner Songs |
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Rounds |
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In Groups |
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Blending Vocal Timbres |
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Match Dynamic Levels |
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Respond to Cues from the Conductor |
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Breath Control |
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Posture |
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PERFORMANCE ON INSTRUMENTS
Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
Performance |
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Pitch |
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Rhythm |
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Dynamics |
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Timbre |
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Chordal Patterns |
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Genres |
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Styles |
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Echo Short rhythms |
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Perform in Group |
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Play by Ear Simple Melodies |
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IMPROVISING
Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
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Improvise “answers” |
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Melodic Ostinato Accompaniments |
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Simple Melodic Embellishments on Familiar Melodies |
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Simple Melodic Embellishments on Major Keys |
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Short Songs |
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Instrumental Pieces |
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Non Traditional sounds |
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Simple Harmonic Accompaniments |
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COMPOSING
Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
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Short Songs |
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Instrumental Pieces |
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Variety of Sound Resources |
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Non-traditional Sources |
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Electronic Arrangements |
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READING and NOTATION
Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
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Whole Notes |
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Dotted Half Notes |
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Quarter Notes |
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Eighth Notes |
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Rests in 2/4 Meter Signatures |
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Rests in 3/4 Meter Signatures |
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Rests in 4/4 Meter Signatures |
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Use a System (this is, syllables, numbers, or letters) to read simple pitch notation |
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Identify Symbols |
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Identify Traditional Terms |
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Standard Symbol for Meter |
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Standard Symbol for Rhythm |
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Standard Symbol for Pitch |
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Standard Symbol for Dynamics |
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Standard Notes on 2/4 Meter Signatures |
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Standard Notes on 3/4 Meter Signatures |
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Standard Notes on 4/4 Meter Signatures |
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Standard Notes on 6/8 Meter Signatures |
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Standard Notes on 3/8 Meter Signatures |
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Standard Notes on alla brava Meter Signatures |
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Read at Sight in Treble Clef |
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Read at Sight in Bass Clef |
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LISTENING, ANALYZING and DESCRIBING
Key: [ I ] Introduce, Instruct [ R ] Review, Reinforce [ E ] Expand, Elaborate
Skills |
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Aurally |
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Styles |
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Cultures |
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Terminology |
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Identify Sounds |
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Identify Instruments |
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Describe Music Events |
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Analyze the Elements of Music |
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