USD 263-MULVANE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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MUSIC-7th Grade Instrumental


OUTCOME/ ESSENTIAL QUESTION

 

CONTENT

 

OBJECTIVE/SKILL

 

ASSESSMENT

 

Why is it important for me to learn instrument technique?
 
Students will learn the technique necessary to perform on their instruments.
 
Identify, apply, and demonstrate intermediate fingerings, trills (extend range), scales-4 sharps and 4 flats, B flat chromatic scale (1 octave), technical exercises 3rds, percussion rudiments-intermediate. (NS2A, NS2B, NS2C, NS2D, NS2E, NS2F)
 
Playing exams, proficiencies, concert performance, class demonstration, 5 note exercises, method book
 
Why should I learn to play with correct tone?
 
Students will learn to play with proper and appropriate tone for their instruments.
 
Identify, apply, and demonstrate intermediate embouchure control, breathing techniques, tonguing (more advanced articulations). (NS6D, NS2A, NS2B, NS2C, NS2D, NS2E, NS2F)
 
Playing exams, proficiencies, class demonstration, method book, chorales, sight reading, lip slurs/harmonies, listening
 
What are the elements of rhythm?
 
The students will learn the elements of rhythm.
 
Identify and apply correct rhythm of whole note, half note, quarter note, eighth note, dotted quarter, dotted half, sixteenth note, triplets, equal rests, and syncopation. Identify, apply, and dissect counting system and subdivision. Identify and apply time signatures 4/4, 2/4, 3/4, cut time, 6/8-slow/fast. (NS5E, NS5D, ND5B, NS5A, NS3B, NS2A, NS2B, NS2C, NS2D, NS2E, NS2F)
 
Problem solving rubric, performance assessment, rhythm sheets, theory sheets, playing exams, sight reading
 
What are the elements of melody?
 
The students will learn the elements of melody.
 
Demonstrate correct/proper pitch-extending range. Identify, apply, dissect counting of correct rhythms, articulations. Produce interpretation of phrasing and shaping. Identify counter melody. (NS5E, NS5D, NS5B, NS2A, NS2B, NS2C, NS2D, NS2E, SN2F)
 
Rehearsal critiques, theory worksheets, concert performances, musical analysis, rhythm sheets, listening, sight reading
 
What are the elements of harmony?
 
The students will learn the elements of harmony.
 
Identify and apply key signatures- up to 6 flats and sharps. Construct major scales. Compare and contrast in blend, balance, and intonation. (NS5E, NS5D, NS5B, NS2A, NS2B, NS2C, NS2D, NS2E, NS2F)
 
Theory worksheets, composition, sight reading, chorales, listening
 
Why do I need to learn to play in an ensemble?
 
The students will learn techniques and elements of ensemble playing.
 
Apply pyramid of sound balance, blend, intonation. Compare and contrast dynamics of p-f. Demonstrate rehearsal techniques and behavior. Perform grade level music of 2 1/2-3 out of 6. (NS5E, NS5D, NS5B, NS2A, NS2B, NS2C, NS2D, NS2E, NS2F)
 
Rehearsal critiques, problem solving rubrics, listening, sight reading
 
What is musical form?
 
The students will learn basic musical forms.
 
Identify and analyze: march form, theme and variation, blues/improvisation, rounds, repeats, endings, Coda, DS, DC. Perform in solos and SM ensembles. (NS6A, NS6C, NS3A, NS2A, NS2B, NS2C, NS2D, NS2E, NS2F, NS9A, NS9B)
 
Listening, musical analysis, performance assessment, sight reading, method books
 
What musical terminology will I need to know?
 
The students will learn the terminology related to the music field.
 
Identify, apply, and translate musical notation of expanded range (ledger lines), music rhythms up to dotted quarter, eighth/sixteenth notes combinations and triplet combinations and syncopation, musical terminology: dynamics, tempo, and expression-(intermediate). (NS7A, NS7B, NS5E, NS5D, NS5C, NS5B, NS2A, NS2B, NS2C, NS2D, NS2E, NS2F, NS8A, NS8B)
 
Rhythm sheets, theory worksheets, performance assessments, sight reading, playing exams
 
What is part of a meaningful performance?
 
The students will learn the aspects to create a meaningful musical experience.
 
Evaluate, rate, and discuss musical expression and phrasing, rehearsal behavior, concert etiquette. (NS9E, NS7A, NS7B, NS6F, NS8A, NS8B, NS2A, NS2B, NS2C, NS2D, NS2E, NS2F)
 
Rehearsal critiques, performance critiques, concert performance, problem solving rubrics, reading/writing/reflect