Northview School MYP Course Outline
ARTS/Beginning Band
MYP 2
Kathryn Redling
Course Description:
The Performing Arts Curriculum at Northview School is designed to fulfill the North Carolina Standard Course of Study as well
as the IB MYP requirement for coursework in the arts. Tasks and assessments use concepts, principles, and processes and are
designed to cultivate holistic learning, intercultural awareness and communication skills in students. Students will have handson experience with artistic processes using a variety of media, and will be using technology. Students will also discuss the
elements and principles of instrumental music, and will reflect on his or her own work, as well as reflect on the intention and
quality of the work of others. By participating in these activities, students will be molded more intentionally into the IB learner
profile. The performing arts curriculum lends itself to encouraging students to be reflective, and students will learn to view
instrumental music as a means of communication.
NCSCOS Aims/Objectives:
IB Aims/Objectives:
Students will be able to:
 2.01 Play at least one instrument with
appropriate posture, playing position
and technique

understand how the arts play a role in growing and communicating
personal and cultural identities
 2.02 Respond to the cues of a
conductor

appreciate how the arts innovate and communicate across time and culture
 2.05 Play on at least on instrument,

become informed and reflective practitioners of the arts
music at an appropriate and

experience the process of making art in many situations
increasingly difficult level, with

explore, express and communicate ideas
expressiveness and technical accuracy

become better learners, inquirers and thinkers
 2.06 Play music written in easy keys,

develop self-confidence and self awareness trough art experiences
meters, and rhythms in limited ranges

Appreciate lifelong learning in and enjoyment of the arts
 2.07 Play music written in a variety of
keys, meters, and rhythms in limited
range.
 5.01 Read whole, half, quarter, eighth,
sixteenths and dotted note and rest
durations in 2/4. 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, and 2/2
meters.
 5.02 Identify pitches in treble and bass
clefs
 5.03 sight read simple melodic notation
in treble clef.
 5.04 Identify standard notation symbols
for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo,
articulation and expression.
 5.06 Show respect while listening to
and analyzing music.
 6.05 Show respect while listening to
and analyzing music
 7.01 Devise criteria for evaluating the
quality and effectiveness of music
performances and competitions and
apply criteria in personal listening and
performing.
 7.04 show respect for the musical
efforts and opinions of others.
 9.04 Show respect for music from
various cultures and historical periods.
Northview School MYP Course Outline
Topic
Title
Unit Question
Sig.
Concept
AtL
Strategies
Assessment Tasks
AOI
Criterion A,B, C, D
Respecting
the
Musician
Concert
Etiquette
(R-E-S-P-E-CT)
How do we show
respect for
others??
Respect
others for
their
achieveme
nts in life.
Collaborati
on
B-Extracts from the DW
showing work from the
beginning to the point of
realization and materials
such as diagrams, photos,
and visual influences- at
least 2 pieces
Health and
Social
Education
A-An Appraisal of other
artists work; 2 paragraphs
D-Comments by the
teacher and student
relating to personal
engagement, based on
this unit of work
C-Analysis of the process
of working, discussing
themes and issues raised
by work, and responses to
feedback from the teacher
and other students (in
DW)
Criterion A, B, C, D
Compositi
on
Behind the
Composition
(Part 2)
What influences
Great ideas?
The
workings
of a great
idea start
with just
one small
idea.
Collaborati
on
Assessment Tasks for
Criterion B,C and D are
the same as above.
Environments
A-Oral presentation
including presentation
notes and any supporting
visuals or music: 4
minutes, 1 page of notes,
1 or more visuals
Criterion A, B, C, D
Major
Scales
Scale your
way to the top
What is going to
improve?
To
improve
your
world,
start with
yourself.
Collaborati
on
Assessment Tasks for
Criterion B,C and D are
the same as above.
A-Research piece or
investigation: 3
paragraphs and
supporting visuals
Human
Ingenuity
Northview School MYP Course Outline
Criterion A, B, C, D
Music
around the
World
Around the
World in 80
Days
“How do people
connect
internationally?”
Let the
world
influence
they way
you hear
music.
Collaborati
on
Assessment Tasks for
Criterion B,C and D are
the same as above.
Community and
Service
A-A comparison or
analysis of art practices in
the context of the themes
being investigated: 3
paragraphs including
supporting evidence
Role of the Areas of Interaction:
Approaches to Learning (ATL) – Students learn to organize and structure their thinking within the processes of creating and
performing music.
Community and Service (CS) – The use of musical performances can help to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps between the
school and the local community.
Health and Social Education (HSE) – Student self-esteem, social developments, and emotional health are enhanced by the
sharing of musical outcomes through performances.
Environments (E) – Students will begin to develop an understanding of how music affects our culture and the cultures of other
areas of the world.
Human Ingenuity (HI) – Students are given the opportunity to appreciate the capability to invent, create, find solutions, transform
ideas and improve the quality of life through learning to play instruments and perform music for others.
Grading Policy:
In performing arts, teachers will assess student work using all four types of criteria; knowledge and understanding, application,
reflection and evaluation, and personal engagement two times a year. The descriptors will be adapted according to the grade
level. At least twice yearly parents will have student progress in the MYP communicated in the form of a rubric adapted for each
grade level at a student lead conference, and at that time parents will have the opportunity to set up an additional conference.