What Do We Do In Music?
The purpose of Elementary Music is to engage the mind, heart, and body of each child by providing an essential piece for his/her comprehensive education. In my classroom all students will primarily learn to recognize music as a venue for creativity and self-expression as well as the value the arts have in their daily lives. The curriculum used in music follows the statewide music TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) as well as the Eanes ISD Scope & Sequence.
Knowledge and Skills (What students will do in the classroom)
Kindergarten/1st Grade
· Speak, sing, call, whisper, inner voice
· Move to music
· Play instruments
· Play musical games
· Read notation left to right
· Listen to music
· Use basic music terminology
2nd Grade
· Sing and speak
· Demonstrate an understanding of musical elements through movement, both improvised and choreographed
· Play simple instrumental accompaniments
· Play musical games
· Read, write and compose using standard notation in simple meter
· Listen, evaluate and classify vocal and instrumental music
· Use known music terminology
3rd Grade
· Sing independently or in groups
· Demonstrate an understanding of musical elements through gross and fine motor movement
· Compose and play simple instrumental accompaniments using known material
· Play musical games
· Read, write and compose using known pitches and rhythmic patterns in standard notation
· Identify music from diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures
· Use known music symbols and terminology
4th Grade
· Sing independently or in groups, music representative of various cultures including American and Texas heritage
· Demonstrate an understanding of musical elements through gross and fine motor movement
· Compose and play simple instrumental accompaniments using known material
· Play musical games
· Read, write and compose using known pitches and rhythmic patterns in standard notation
· Identify music from diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures
· Use known music symbols and terminology
5th Grade
· Sing independently or in groups, music representative of various cultures including America and Texas
· Demonstrate an understanding of musical elements through gross and fine motor movement
· Compose and play simple instrumental accompaniments using known material
· Play musical games
· Read, write and compose using known pitches and rhythmic patterns in standard notation
· Identify and describe music from diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures
· Use known music symbols and terminology
Knowledge and Skills (What students will do in the classroom)
Kindergarten/1st Grade
· Speak, sing, call, whisper, inner voice
· Move to music
· Play instruments
· Play musical games
· Read notation left to right
· Listen to music
· Use basic music terminology
2nd Grade
· Sing and speak
· Demonstrate an understanding of musical elements through movement, both improvised and choreographed
· Play simple instrumental accompaniments
· Play musical games
· Read, write and compose using standard notation in simple meter
· Listen, evaluate and classify vocal and instrumental music
· Use known music terminology
3rd Grade
· Sing independently or in groups
· Demonstrate an understanding of musical elements through gross and fine motor movement
· Compose and play simple instrumental accompaniments using known material
· Play musical games
· Read, write and compose using known pitches and rhythmic patterns in standard notation
· Identify music from diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures
· Use known music symbols and terminology
4th Grade
· Sing independently or in groups, music representative of various cultures including American and Texas heritage
· Demonstrate an understanding of musical elements through gross and fine motor movement
· Compose and play simple instrumental accompaniments using known material
· Play musical games
· Read, write and compose using known pitches and rhythmic patterns in standard notation
· Identify music from diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures
· Use known music symbols and terminology
5th Grade
· Sing independently or in groups, music representative of various cultures including America and Texas
· Demonstrate an understanding of musical elements through gross and fine motor movement
· Compose and play simple instrumental accompaniments using known material
· Play musical games
· Read, write and compose using known pitches and rhythmic patterns in standard notation
· Identify and describe music from diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures
· Use known music symbols and terminology