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MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCSD Music Education Curriculum


Grades 4 and 4 Instrumental Music
Planned Instruction

Title of Planned Instruction:   Instrumental Music

Subject Area:   Arts and Humanities            Grade Level:   Grades 4 and 5
Prerequisites: None

Course Description: The instrumental music program involves teaching students to read music, interpret notation, including melodic accuracy, rhythmic accuracy, articulation, dynamics, phrasing, maintaining a steady beat, and playing in a group or band setting. Other skills involved are proper tone production, correct intonation, and interpretation of the appropriate style in a variety of musical settings.

Required Time: One or Two Years             Course Credit:  None

Major Text(s) and Resources:

        
  • Standard of Excellence Books 1 and 2
  • Selected band and concert repertoire
  • Supplementary materials
Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee:
 
  • Mark J. Baylor
  • Erik Liebegott
  • Tracy D. Loucks
Date of Board Approval: February 24, 2005
Course Objectives and Performance Indicators
    
Strand: Arts and Humanities
Standard
: 9.1 – Production, Performance, and Exhibition of Music
Grade
: 4-5
  Grade Level Objectives Performance Indicators

Assessment

A. Know and use the elements and principles of each art form to create works in the arts and humanities. Recognize and demonstrate knowledge of note values, intensity, pitch and timbre Listening in lessons and rehearsals
B. Recognize, know, use, and demonstrate a variety of appropriate arts elements and principles to produce, review, and revise original works in the arts. Recognize and play music correctly as notated. Listening in lessons and rehearsals
C. Know and use fundamental vocabulary within each of the art forms. Recognize and apply vocabulary. Listening
G. Identify the function and benefits of rehearsal and practice sessions. Describe the importance and benefits of practice Oral discussion
H. Use and maintain materials, equipment, and tools safely at work and performance spaces. Recognize and demonstrate correct use and care of instruments. Oral discussion
I. Describe arts events that take place in schools and in communities. Recognize and discuss local arts events. Oral discussion

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Strand: Arts and Humanities
Standard
: 9.3 Cultural Response
Grade
: 4-5
  Grade Level Objectives Performance Indicators

Assessments

B. Describe works in the arts comparing similar and contrasting characteristics. Compare and contrast selected music. Oral discussion
       
       

District Recommended Instructional Approach For the Course
To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities

  • Reinforce character traits
  • Create music through cooperation
  • Demonstrate understanding of concepts through movement
  • Encourage self-expression through composition, performance, and improvisation
  • Learn rhythm using mathematical concepts
  • Compose, perform, and improvise music
  • Display visual materials
  • Discuss concepts
  • Sing
  • Play a variety of instruments
  • Listen to CDs, records, tapes, and live performances
  • Show videos, filmstrips, and education programs
  • Small group (3-5 individuals) instrumental lessons (one per six-day cycle)
  • Whole group band rehearsals (one per six-day cycle)


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Revised: Saturday, September 15, 2007

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