Quarter Two Objectives
- count, notate, & perform rhythms
- read & perform pentatonic & diatonic melodies using pitch syllables and letter names
- read & play recorder repertoire using CBAGED
- perform 3-part vocal/instrumental ensembles
- demonstrate ability to read a 3-part score
- identify a composer and composition from the Baroque and Classical periods
The Big Picture -Think about these questions:
- What is an artist? How are musicians artists?
- Can you see what you hear and hear what you see?
- How is reading a musical score like following a road map?
- Musical artists paint with sound using a palette of different timbres and styles.
- Music notation is to music as paint is to visual art.
- Staff notation is a language that musicians utilize to communicate musical ideas.
- Directional symbols efficiently guide performers through a musical score.
First Quarter Objectives:
- count, notate and perform rhythms
- perform a 2-part ensemble
- perform a round
- identify and perform pitch letters of a song and play B-A-G-E songs on the soprano recorder
- identify instruments from various ensembles
- identify directional symbols: 1st and 2nd endings, D.S. al Fine, D.S. al Coda, D.C. al Fine, D.C. al Coda
- identify a Classical composer and composition
- perform expressively using tempo and dynamics
ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME
1. Count and clap the notation below.
Speak the pitch syllables in rhythm.
Play the tune on your recorder.
2. Try playing this song on your recorder.
3. What instrument is featured in the following videos?
