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Adams
Carpenter
Chestnut Hill
Chippewassee
Cook
Eastlawn
Longview
Mills
Parkdale
Plymouth
Siebert
Woodcrest
First and Second Grades
Singing
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learning to sing on pitch within a limited comfortable range
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learning to hear a short melody and sing it back
Movement and Rhythm
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able to demonstrate a feel for the beat through fundamental movements
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able to follow directions in performing simple singing games and dances
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able to imitate rhythmic sounds and chant rhythms
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developing skill in playing simple rhythm and melody instruments
Music Reading
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able to recognize symbols for simple notation
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beginning to take simple one or two measure rhythmic dictation
Playing Classroom Instruments
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introduced to and developing skills in playing melodic and rhythmic instruments
Listening
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able to identify pitch relationships as higher, lower, or the same
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able to describe melodic movement in terms of up, down, same, skip, step, etc
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able to distinguish between and respond to fast-slow and loud-soft
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able to distinguish between strong vs. weak beats and short vs. long notes
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able to discriminate between like and unlike phrases and patterns
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aware of the mood of a listening example
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introduced to electronic music as well as traditional instrument sounds
Third and Fourth Grades
Singing
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improving in ability to sing accurately within an expanded range
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developing the ability to sing rounds and ostinati within a group
Movement and Rhythm
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displays a recognition of even and uneven rhythms
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aware that music moves in 2s or 3s.
Playing Classroom Instruments
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improving skill in playing melodic and rhythmic instruments
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discovering the expressive possibilities of various instrument combinations
Music Reading
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has knowledge of the letter names of the treble clef staff
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learns the significance of the top number in time signatures
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recognizes repeat sign, bar line, measure, double bar, dynamic markings and fermata
Listening and Form
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recognizes the structure of 2 and 3 part song form
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identifies common orchestral instruments and associates instrumental tone color
with musical experiences introduced to composers
Fifth Grade
Singing
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demonstrating improvement in tone production and diction
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introduced to singing in rounds, descants, and partner songs
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distinguishes between duple and triple meter
Playing Classroom Instruments
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exhibiting increased skill in playing ostinati and descants
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playing simple melodic patterns on melodic instruments from notation
Music Reading
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understands most frequently encountered time signatures and note values
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recognizes existence of triplets, dotted notes, and syncopation
Listening
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able to recognize differences in tonalities
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listening with increased perception to a wide variety of music
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identifying contemporary instrumentation (rock, jazz, electronic, etc)
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learning to be musically tolerant and is learning to formulate positive attitudes
toward music from all areas and cultures
Performances
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acquires a varied repertoire of American folk songs which are developmentally
appropriate and artistically sound
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participates in appropriate performance events such as school and community programs, etc
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How is music class different
from choir?
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Music class offers a broad
music education in all areas,
such as concepts in rhythm,
pitch, music history, form,
genre and basic notation.
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Choir is a performance group
which focuses on vocal
technique and application of
musical knowledge and skills
acquired through music class.
These skills are demonstrated
through selected repertoire in
concert.
• Choir meets once each
week, in addition to
music class.
• Choir meets during the
regular school day.
• Fifth grade students
may play an instrument
in the band or orchestra
and also sing in the
choir.
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Fifth grade students have the
opportunity to join their instrumental
music program.
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Our goal is to provide students with a
challenging, fun, and enriching musical
experience that will provide a solid
foundation for participation in the middle
and high school instrumental program.
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Instruments and instruction are provided
by the school.
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Anyone can learn to play an instrument with a little time and
practice. Along with learning to play your instrument you will also
learn to read, count, and interpret music.
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The instruments taught in the band program are Flute, Clarinet,
Trumpet, Trombone and Percussion.
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Choose the right instrument for you. You might want to consider
which instrument’s sound you like the best, and which one you would
most like to see yourself playing. You will also have an opportunity
to try a couple of instruments before making your final choice.
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If you have a strong interest, practice regularly, ask for help when
you need it, and attend band class regularly, you will be very
successful! Parent support and encouragement also play an
important role.
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The instruments taught in the
orchestra program are Violin, Viola,
Cello and Bass.
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Classes meet three times each week,
usually with two classes before or
after school and one class during the
school day.
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Students play from a book one method
and play motivational pieces as well.
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Students will perform in several
concerts during the year.
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Our goal is to provide your child with
a challenging and satisfying skill that
will last a lifetime.
When a child learns by experience that music forges
direct links between self and world, self-expression
becomes more fluent; the music helps interpret
"who I am."
Growing up Complete, the report of the National Commission
on Music Education, 1990
• Contact your elementary
school music teachers.
• Visit music class, choir, band
and orchestra rehearsals.
• Find out more about the
Midland Public Schools Music
Program.
• Make music a part of your
child’s life.