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Module 1 - Beat Module 4 - Pitch Module 7 - Instruments Module 10 - Duration

Welcome to ! High and Low Intro to Instrument Families Introduction to Long and Short 1 10 19 28 Introduce Kindergarten students to Introduce students to the musical Introduce the four instrument families Introduce students to long and short sounds. the music classroom and its rules. concept of high and low. of the .

Beat More about High and Low Woodwinds and Brass Playing Long and Short Sounds 2 11 20 29 Discover the presence of beat in music Reinforce students’ ability to comprehend and express Introduce students to matching pitch. and in the world around us. and the trumpet in the brass family. long and short sounds through a variety of activities.

Steady Beat Pitches and Singing Percussion and Strings Moving to Long and Short Sounds 3 12 21 30 Help students feel, identify, and express a Enhance students’ ability to understand pitch by Discover the violin in the string family, Reinforce long and short sounds through movement. steady beat through singing and moving. singing, moving, and playing. and the drum in the percussion family.

Module 2 - Voice Module 5 - Module 8 - Dynamics Module 11 - Listening

Whisper, Talk, Shout, and Sing Up and Down Loud and Soft Found Sounds 4 13 22 31 Develop students’ ability to use their Introduce loud and soft through singing, Discover how to listen for and create musical sounds. musical experience. playing, and moving to music.

Whisper, Talk, Shout, and Sing II Singing Up and Down Singing Loud and Soft Singing, Voice, and 5 14 23 32 Reinforce students' abilities to use their Promote students’ experience of melodic direction Distinguish the of singing voices Reinforce loud and soft dynamic levels in music. through listening, singing, and moving. through active listening.

My First Performance Sing it! Playing Loud and Soft Woodwinds and Percussion 6 15 24 33 Develop students’ experience with melody The purpose of this lesson is to promote students’ vocal Experience the fact that instruments can be played Recognize the sounds of the woodwind by introducing a celebration ability by singing and moving to a variety of . at loud or soft dynamic levels. and percussion families. through listening and singing.

Module 3 - Module 6 - Meter Module 9 - Module 12- Year End Review

Rhythm Introduction Patterns of 2 All About Tempo Keyword and Activity Review 7 16 25 34 Experience the connection between beat and Promote students’ understanding of meter by Review keywords and favorite songs learned during Introduce tempo through moving and singing. rhythm through singing and moving. chanting and moving to patterns of two. the school year by singing, playing, and moving.

Year-End Assessment and Beat or Rhythm Patterns of 3 Fast or Slow? Favorite Songs Review 8 17 26 35 Promote students’ understanding of meter by singing, Identify fast and slow through listening, Assess students’ knowledge of keywords and chanting, and moving to patterns of three. singing, and moving. concepts learned during the school year.

Sing, Play, & Move to Rhythm Patterns of 4 Tempo Changes Around Us Family Day 9 18 27 36 Experience rhythm through singing, Promote students’ understanding of meter by Showcase students’ musical progress made playing, and moving. singing and moving to patterns of four. during the course of the school year. 1st Grade Curriculum Map

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Module 1 - Beat Module 4 - Voice Module 7 - Notes and Rests Module 10 - Instruments

Welcome to Music! Four Di erent Voices and Rests String Family Introduction 1 10 19 28 Explore the basics of beat, establish rules Introduce basic notation through singing, Reinforce the four instrument families of the orchestra, and procedures for music class. begin learning the pitches so and mi. playing, and moving. and discover the instruments in the string family.

Steady Beat My Voice is an Instrument Notes and Rests All About Percussion 2 11 20 29 Review the concept of steady beat as it pertains Exploring the voice through singing and moving. Reinforce duration by singing, moving, Discover the members of the percussion family. to a variety of music. and playing instruments.

Strong and Weak Beats Sing and Breathe Pitches and Classroom Percussion Instruments 3 12 21 30 Promote students learning to control their Discover strong and weak beats through Reinforce the percussion family by playing unpitched for best singing by using their singing and moving. classroom percussion instruments. diaphragm/tummy muscles.

Module 2 - Meter Module 5 - Lines and Spaces Module 8 - Tempo Module 11 - Form

Meters of 2 and 4 Intro to Lines and Spaces Three Basic Tempos AB Form 4 13 22 31

Understand and experience meters Visualize the relationship between so and mi Experience tempo in music through singing, Experience and gain an understanding of AB form. of 2 and 4 through multiple activities. playing, and listening.

Meter of 3 We’re Getting into Treble Which Tempo is Best? ABA Form 5 14 23 32 Understand and experience music Understanding the role of tempo through Develop a basic understanding of ABA form. in a meter of 3. discover the treble clef. singing, playing, and listening.

Changing Meters Pitches and Intervals Getting Faster, Getting Slower Repeat Sign Mystery 6 15 24 33 Experience the aural and spatial relationship between Demonstrate various tempos through Experience an introduction to the singing, playing, and moving. many uses of the repeat sign.

Module 3 - Rhythm Module 6 - Melody Module 9 - Dynamics Module 12 - Year-End Review

Practicing Rhythm Melodic Patterns and Directions Loud and Soft Keyword and Activity Review 7 16 25 34 Experience rhythms through moving, singing, and Experience melodic patterns and directions through Introduce and forte through singing. Review keywords and favorite songs learned during playing instruments along with a steady beat. singing, playing, creating, and moving. the school year through singing, playing, and moving.

Sing, Play, and Move to Rhythm What is a Melody? Getting Louder, Getting Softer Year-End Assessment and Favorite Songs Review 8 17 26 35 Expand students’ ability to create and Recognize the need for dynamic contrast Assess students’ knowledge of keywords and perform rhythm patterns. listening, singing, and playing. through various activities. concepts learned during the school year.

Austin Otto What is a Song? Dynamics Add Spice Family Day 9 18 27 36 Play , and other rhythmic patterns through Introduce the basics of song through listening, Discover the need for dynamics through Showcase students’ musical progress made singing, moving, and playing instruments. singing, and composing. listening and playing instruments. during the course of the school year. 2nd Grade Curriculum Map

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Module 1 - Beat Module 4 - Singing Module 7 - Notes and Rests Module 10 - Composing

Welcome to Music My Voice is an Instrument Note Durations Composing Rhythm 1 10 19 28 Reinforce the basics of beat, establish rules and Promote understanding of home and use of Introduce quarter note, half note, Explore creating expressive elements to poems, procedures for music class and etiquette. diaphragm for breathing. quarter rest, and half rest. speech pieces, stories, and songs.

Steady Beat Singing Solfège Accent Marks Composing Melody 2 11 20 29 Expand students’ ability to understand and perform Understand the need for accent marks in music Explore chanting, singing in , and steady beat using a variety of music. through singing, moving, and playing instruments.

Strong and Weak Beats Singing Partner Songs Writing Notes and Rests Composing 3 12 21 30 Promote students’ ability to identify and perform Initiate singing in and strengthen Recognize and use notation correctly Explore creating new rhythmic and melodic ideas strong and weak beats. note reading skills. through listening. using percussion instruments and .

Module 2 - Meter Module 5 - Melody Module 8 - Dynamics Module 11 - Form

Meter Review 2/4 and 4/4 Melodic Direction Adding “issimo” AB Form and Repeat Sign 4 13 22 31 Develop students’ ability to recognize and perform Experience the movement of by steps, Introduce “issimo” as a part of dynamic vocabulary. Experience and review AB form and the repeat sign. musical activities related to meters of 2, 3, or 4. skips, or repeated notes.

Meter in 3/4 Melodic Phrases Crescendo and Decrescendo ABA Form 5 14 23 32 Develop a deeper understanding of Explore the use of crescendo and Experience a meter of 3 with a variety of activities. Discover and gain a basic understanding of ABA form. phrase and melody. decrescendo in music.

Identifying Meters The Pentatonic Scale Dynamics Create Interest ABACA Form 6 15 24 33 Develop students’ ability to recognize and Introduce the pentatonic scale and experience Utilize understanding of previously taught forms to Reinforce the need for dynamics in music. feel meters of 2, 3, and 4. its usefulness, especially for improvising. gain an understanding of form.

Module 3 - Rhythm Module 6 - The Baroque Period Module 9 - Instruments Module 12 - Year-End Review

Beat Against Rhythm 2 The Baroque Period Instruments of the Orchestra Keyword and Activity Review 7 16 25 34 Reinforce students’ ability to feel, count, and Introduce students to the Baroque Period Introduce the orchestra seating chart Review keywords and favorite songs learned during perform rhythms along with a steady beat. music, art, and . and role of the conductor. the school year through singing, playing, and moving.

Year-End Assessment and Sing, Play, & Move to Rhythm 2 Baroque Period Music The Brass Family Favorite Songs Review 8 17 26 35 Improve students’ ability to feel and internalize Introduce musical ornamentation used Assess students’ knowledge of keywords and rhythms through singing, moving, Discover the members of the Brass Family. in . concepts learned during the school year. and playing instruments.

Ostinatos 2 Baroque Composers and Orchestra Science of Sound Family Day 9 18 27 36 Gain more experience creating, performing, and Introduce students to famous Baroque Showcase students’ musical progress made Discover the science of sound production. improvising over simple ostinatos. composers and orchestra. during the course of the school year. 3rd Grade Curriculum Map

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Module 1 - Rhythm Module 4 - The Classical Period Module 7 - Instruments Module 10 - Chords and Harmony

Welcome to Music! The Classical Period Recorder 1/Woodwinds Recorder 10/Chords & Harmony 1 10 19 28 Explore the music and composers of the Classical Familiarize students with the music classroom, Introduce the concepts of chords, harmony, period through singing, moving, and prepare them for the year ahead. skills needed to play the recorder. major keys, and minor keys. and playing instruments.

2 Meter Sign 11 Classical Period Music 20 Recorder 2/Woodwinds 29 Recorder 11/Chords & Harmony

Experience chords in music and learn Discover meter sign through singing, Discover and explore the pianoforte and Introduce playing B and A on the recorder. playing, and creating. string quartet in the Classical Period. to play C on the recorder.

3 Ostinatos 12 Classical Composers & Orchestra 21 Recorder 3/Woodwinds 30 Recorder 12/Chords & Harmony Reinforce students’ ability on the recorder Create and improvise on various Identify important Classical composers, and Perform songs on recorder using B, A, G, and C. ostinatos within a song. learn about the Classical orchestra. by reviewing notes B and A.

Module 2 - Singing Module 5 - Notes and Rests Module 8 - Styles Module 11 - Form

Sixteenth Notes Recorder 4/ Form and Introduction 4 13 22 31 Engage in the review of form and the introduction of Introduce Blues music and playing G on the recorder. , Alto, and while exploring Introduce beamed sixteenth notes. the new concept of “introduction” in music. the music and of South Africa

Musical Alphabet Whole Notes and Whole Rests Recorder 5/Blues 5 14 23 32 Prepare students to play a Blues style song Discover the musical alphabet, Introduce whole notes and whole rests and Introduce and identify refrain in a piece of music and sing a cumulative song. review previously learned note values on recorder using B, A, and G.

Rounds and Canons Writing Notes and Rests Recorder 6/Blues Combining Form Elements 6 15 24 33 Explore futuristic sounds while Listen and write rhythms consisting Reinforce students’ ability to read notes B, A, G on the Understand how the elements of form combine singing a canon and round. of various note and rest values. together in a song or piece of music.

Module 3 - Melody Module 6 - Dynamics Module 9 - Tempo Module 12 - Year-End Review

Lines and Spaces Mezzo Forte, Mezzo Piano, & Sforzando Recorder 7/Tempo Keyword and Activity Review 7 16 25 34 Review B, A, and G on recorder while Review keywords and favorite songs learned during Introduce mezzo forte, mezzo piano, and sforzando. discovering new tempo vocabulary. the school year through singing, playing, and moving.

Year-End Assessment and Recorder 8/Tempo Melodic Movement Crescendo & Decrescendo Review Favorite Songs Review 8 17 26 35 Review Crescendo and Decrescendo Perform on recorders as they experience the Assess students’ knowledge of keywords and Expand knowledge of melodic movement. through singing and playing. concepts learned during the school year.

Pentatonic Scales Identifying Dynamics Recorder 9/Tempo Family Day 9 18 27 36 Internalize steady tempo by listening and Showcase students’ musical progress made Play and improvise on a pentatonic scale. Aurally recognize dynamic changes in music. performing music requiring this ability. during the course of the school year. 4th Grade Curriculum Map

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Module 1 - Rhythm Module 4 - Duration Module 7 - Instruments Module 10 - The Rap Project

Welcome to Music! Duration Review Orchestral and Concert Instruments The Rap Project 1 10 19 28 Explore beat vs rhythm, orient students to the music Reinforce rhythms by playing Recall the musical elements needed to compose, Explore the orchestra and concert band instruments. classroom, and prepare them for a successful year. instruments and moving. write, and perform a simple rap as a small group.

Dotted Quarter Notes Guitars and Fretted Instruments Creating My Rap 2 11 20 29 Introduce students to triplet rhythms Introduce and play dotted quarter notes Promote students’ understanding of guitars Compose, write and perform a simple and combinations using triplets. in a recorder duet. and fretted instruments. rap as a small group.

Super Sixteenth Notes Tied Notes Playing Fretted Instruments , Rhythm, and Rap 3 12 21 30 Provide an opportunity for students to sing, play, Introduce tied notes and strengthen students’ Invite students to listen to, study, and Experience composing a backing track create and move to sixteenth note rhythms. understanding of patterns. play fretted instruments. and creating lyrics.

Module 2 - Singing Module 5 - Notation Module 8 - Chords and Harmony Module 11 - The Rap Project

Octaves, Descants, & Patriotic Music Keeping Up With the Score Chords Dynamic 4 13 22 31 Recognize and sing low and high voices (including Reinforce students’ understanding of major Experience the process of composing a rap. descants), and use them in patriotic music. vs minor and reading . have on music through singing and composing.

Singing Triads Getting to Know E and D Playing Chords and Harmony Rap 5 14 23 32 Sing Major and Minor tonic, dominant triads, Introduce pitches E and D on the recorder. Explore adding harmony to an existing piece of music. and the home tone. an original rap composition.

Part Singing Giving Thanks Playing Parts Rap It Up (The Performance) 6 15 24 33 Promote students’ use of notation by singing and Understanding of and appreciation for the - Provide performance experiences, both as playing instruments on a song about Thanksgiving. ship required to serve in accompaniment roles. a performer and audience member.

Module 3 - Melody Module 6 - Articulation & Tempo Module 9 - The Romantic Period Module 12 - Year-End Review

Ascending and Descending Scales Articulation Review Time Machine Keyword and Activity Review 7 16 25 34 Recognize and perform melodies based on Introduction to new articulation terms, Review various eras of musical styles Review keywords and favorite songs learned during ascending and descending scales. and tempo review. and focus on the Romantic period. the school year through singing, playing, and moving.

Year-End Assessment and Major and Minor Melodies Tricky Tempos Making Music in the Romantic Period Favorite Songs Review 8 17 26 35 Develop students’ ability to aurally identify and Assess students’ knowledge of keywords and perform music that contains major melodies, minor Analyze and perform a song with tempo variations. Introduce Romantic period music. concepts learned during the school year. melodies, or a combination of the two.

Melodic Ostinatos Timbre Telling a Story with Music Family Day 9 18 27 36 Expand students’ abilities to understand introduce the concept of musical themes Showcase students’ musical progress made Explore timbre in holiday music. and perform a melodic . or motifs in order to tell a story. during the course of the school year. 5th Grade Curriculum Map 5th Grade Curriculum Map

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Module 1 - Meter Module 4 - Melody Module 7 - Instruments Module 10 - The Commercial Project

Welcome to Music! Sharps and Flats Symphony Orchestra Creating a Commercial Project 1 10 19 28 Orient students to the music class, review meter Explore the instruments of the symphony orchestra Begin the process of creating a commercial concepts, and prepare them for the year ahead. in relation to half steps. with an emphasis on the brass section. jingle project.

Meter Review Major Scales and Key Signatures String Family Our Product 2 11 20 29 Reinforce students’ ability to understand, listen and Explore the relationship between half steps, whole Review the string family with a focus Choosing a product and writing an advertisement. identify, as well as perform music in multiple meters. steps, and key signatures in patterns. on playing techniques.

Meter of 6/8 Improvising on Major Scales Strings and Music Styles Composing Our Live Music 3 12 21 30 Develop students’ ability to identify Expand students’ understanding of major scales Create and perform live music to enhance the and perform music in a 6/8 meter. through . Explore how strings are used in various music styles.

Module 2 - Rhythm Module 5 - Notation Module 8 - The Impressionist Period Module 11 - The Commercial Project

Rhythm Review Notation Symbol Review The Impressionist Period Creating Our Jingle 4 13 22 31 Introduce eighth-sixteenth note rhythm combinations Review basic music notation fundamentals and music that uses such rhythms. Introduce students to Impressionist art and music. Create music for a commercial jingle project.

Syncopation Use of Accidentals Impressionist Period Music Putting It All Together 5 14 23 32 Explore aspects of such as singing, Utilize accidentals by singing and playing instruments. Familiarize students with the characteristics and Combine the elements from the four previous playing, and creating syncopated rhythms. techniques of Impressionist composers. lessons into a rehearsed presentation.

Dotted Note Rhythms Use of Dynamics Impressionist Period Composers The Performance 6 15 24 33 Provide a rich experience in identifying, creating, and Experience dynamics through singing, Introduce students to Impressionist Integrate all commercial project elements from the performing dotted note rhythms and syncopation. moving, and notating. period composers and their music.

Module 3 - Singing Module 6 - Listening Module 9 - Chords and Harmony Module 12 - Year-End Review

SATB Music and Bass Clef Performance Evaluations Chords & Harmony Review Keyword and Activity Review 7 16 25 34 Develop a greater awareness of SATB Choral music Reinforce students’ aural ability to distinguish Review keywords and favorite songs learned during and explore various aspects of the ranges of the four Develop music evaluation skills. between chords and chordal progressions the school year through singing, playing, and moving. in .

Year-End Assessment and Descants Rhythm Dictation Major vs. Review Favorite Songs Review 8 17 26 35 Review the sound and construction of major and Develop a better understanding of how descants Assess students’ knowledge of keywords and Develop rhythm dictation skills in meters of 3 and 4. minor chords through singing, writing, are used to add harmony and color. concepts learned during the school year. and playing instruments.

Music from Other Lands Identifying Music Styles Progressions Using I, IV, and V Family Day 9 18 27 36 Develop a greater awareness of the music Identify various music styles through listening. Experience simple chord progressions Showcase students’ musical progress made using . during the course of the school year. 6th Grade Curriculum Map

FUN-damentals Pop Assess the musical level of your students and creates a foundation for the rest of the year. Students investigate the key elements of opera, culminating in a short “pop opera” featuring ve songs with original melody or lyrics.

Quaver FUN-damentals Project Chords & Form Review Pop Opera Outlining the Project Staging the Props 1 4 19 22 Complete a pres-assessment of 6th Grade students musical Review and chords through chord Introduce opera and establish the goals of the project. Groups decide on props, costumes, and backgrounds for knowledge and categorize music into speci c genres. progression and dierent genres of music. project.

Rhythm Review Melody Review Starting the Songs Dress 2 5 20 23 Review the basic elements of rhythm, notes, Review the concept of melodies and create a Complete ve songwriting tasks in student Complete a full dress rehearsal of the Pop Opera, and patterns. nal review composition. groups. working on perfecting and timing all of the elements.

Pitch Review Quaver Radio Wrap-Up Perfecting the Songs The Performance 3 6 21 24 Review the concept of pitch and note names Categorize genres of music and complete a Groups nish the songwriting component of Students perofrm their Pop Opera in front of a on the sta. nal assessment. the project and present song to class. live audience.

Busking/Street Entertaining World Percussion • Africa Students use knowledge of composition and rhythms to create fun street routines in groups out of ostinatos. Explore the percussion rhythms of Africa, including the language, history, traditional dances and more.

What is Busking? Choreographing Busking Routines Africa and Its Instruments Composing Our New B Section 7 10 25 28 Introduce busking and establish the goals of the project. Complete the piece and add choreographed music. Introduce the culture and percussion instruments of Africa, Continue composition in groups, composing two ostinatos emphasizing the region of West Africa. for B section of piece.

Starting My Busking Routine Finishing Touches African Dance and Chants Adding the Ending and Transition 8 11 26 29 Review elements needed to build a foundation Put nishing touches on busking performance Explore an authentic African drum and experience Complete and rehearse composition, adding for the project. through dress rehearsal. to prepare students to create their own composition. eight-beat transition to piece.

Developing My Busking Routine The Busking Project Performance Starting Our African Percussion Piece The Final Performance 9 12 27 30 Compose and create ostinatos for busking Students perform original busking routines Student groups begin to create an African Students perform their original African routine in groups. and practice assessment with grading rubric. percussion ensemble composition. percussion ensemble composition.

Science of Sound Scoring for Animation Students investigate sound waves, reverberation, and digital e ects to host a Science of Sound exhibition. Students will learn the basic elements of composing music for video animations and apply to their own underscore music compositions.

What is Sound? Sound in the Studio Getting Started The Big Project 13 16 31 34 Introduce project and establish project goals. Explore how sound manipulation is done in studios for pop Introduce the broad world of animation and establish Groups select an animation and begin composition to suit music, television, and lm. project goals. the action.

More About Sound Final Countdown My First Practice Piece The Big Project II 14 17 32 35 Introduce and de ne waveforms, frequency, Groups add nishing touches to Science of Explore various techniques for creating Continue work on the animation composition amplitude, and reverberation. Sound presentations. underscore music for animation. and begin to add SFX.

Sound Around the Room Presentations Motifs and Borduns The Animation Assessment 15 18 33 36 Explore properties of sound using instruments Students present their Science of Sound Extend composition by incorporating melody Students perform live animation music with manipulated by students. projects to the class and invited audience. fragments and Borduns. Foley and vocal SFX in front of an audience. 7th Grade Curriculum Map

Latin Percussion Music, Media, and Technology An introduction to the percussion rhythms of Latin America including the Samba, the Salsa, and the Merengue. Also making drums. Students use classroom and mobile technology to compose two real- projects.

Introduction to Latin America Playing the , Media, and Technology 1st Ringtone Start to Finish 1 6 21 26 An overview of Latin America and it's Students play a Salsa piece using classroom instruments An introduction to News Media and how music plays Compose rst cell phone ringtone representing geography and music. and created drums. a part in communications. a friend or family member.

Making Our Drums Dominican Republic and the Merengue News Music Drum Beat 2nd Ringtone Start to Finish 2 7 22 27 Students create their own Latin drums Introduce the percussion and music of the Dominican Mini-project 1: Students create a dramatic Compose second ringtone. independently or in groups. Republic, with a focus on the Merengue. drum beat for a news headline show.

Brazil and the Samba Playing the Merengue News Music Minor Key Melody 3rd Ringtone Start to Finish 3 8 23 28 Introduce the percussion and music of Brazil, Students play a Merengue piece using Students use the minor key to compose a Compose third ringtone. with a focus on the Samba. classroom instruments and created drums.]] melody to go with their drum beat.

Playing the Samba Practicing for the Performance Reading the News Finish O & Decide on Presentation 4 9 24 29 Students play a Samba piece using classroom Rehearse the three pieces to prepare for Students present their news headlines and Students download ringtones and prepare for instruments and created drums. live performance. dramatic news music. presentation, completing peer-to-peer evaluations.

Cuba and the Salsa The Performance Cell Phone Ringtones Introduction Final Presentation 5 10 25 30 Introduce the percussion and music of Cuba, Students perform their Samba, Salsa, and Mini-project 2: Students compose custom cell Present ringtones to an audience and with a focus on the Salsa. Merengue pieces for a live audience. phone ringtones for 3 friends or family members. complete evaluations.

Composers in Ukulele An in-depth look at four major musical periods and the lives of 12 famous composers. An introduction to the Ukulele - students learn the scale and three chords.

Composers Throughout History The Big Musical Periods Quiz Introduction to the Ukulele Combine 3 Chords of C, F, and G7 11 16 31 36 Overview of four musical time periods. Review and assess student knowlegde of time periods. Introduction to parts, tuning, and Students practice simple chord combinations. history of the instrument.

The Baroque Period Project 2 Open Strings Practice Combine Chords with Melody 12 17 32 37 Explore the characteristics of music during the Baroque Students create a Composer Pro le and begin Students learn to tune and play open strings. Students play duets, trios, and ensembles - Period and composers Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. work on their Bach's Brain skit. choosing a project piece to perform.

The Classical Period Composer Project 3 Learning the Scale of C Student Performance 1 13 18 33 38 Explore the characteristics of music during the Classical Students create props and put their Students learn and play simple stepwise melodies. Students work alone or together on chosen Period and composers Mozart, Beethoven and Haydn. skit together. performance piece.

The Romantic Period Composer Project 4 Scale of C Skips Student Performance 2 14 19 34 39 Explore the characteristics of music during the Romantic Period Students rehearse for a live performance or Students learn to incoroporate intervals, skips, and jumps. Students work alone or together on chosen and composers Chopin, Wagner, Brahams, and Tchaikovsky. record their Bach's Brain skit. performance piece.

The Impressionist Period Composer Project Presentation Introduce Chords C, F, and G7 Final Performance 15 20 35 40 Explore the characteristics of music during the Students perform their Bach's Brain skits live Students learn three simple chords. Students perform piece in duets, trios, and Impressionist Period and composers Ravel and Debussy. or show videos to a live audience. ensembles for a live audience. 8th Grade Curriculum Map

Keyboards Musical Styles An introduction to playing the keyboard - students learn the notes from C to G in the bass and treble clefs and perform a solo or duet keyboard piece. Extend students understanding of musical styles , rock and hip-hop through listening, analyzing, and describing.

introduction to the Keyboard More on Chords: 3 Fingers C, F, G, + Introduction to Styles and Jazz Hip-Hop and 1 6 21 26 An introduction the keyboard and playing Middle C. Students play duets with melody parts. An introduction to Jazz, Rock and Hip-Hop styles, Students practice beatboxing, rapping, and freestyling - focusing on Jazz. creating beats with the Quaver App.

Notes C and D Your Choice Improvising a Jazz Piece Choose your Style 2 7 22 27 Students learn notes C and D in bass Students choose solo, duet, trio, or ensemble Students learn to play and improvise a Jazz piece on Students choose a Jazz, Hip-Hop, or Rock piece to and treble clefs. for nal performance. the keyboard or Quaver Keyboard App. complete for their performance.

C, D, E, and F Your Choice Part 2 Basics of Rock Working on our Piece 3 8 23 28 Students play C, D, E, and F in bass Students practice their performance piece Explore the history and foundations of . Group work on the nal project piece. and treble clefs. alone or in groups.

C, D, E, F, and G Your Choice Part 3 Hooks, Fills, and Improvising Dress Rehearsal 4 9 24 29 Students play C, D, E, F, and G in bass Students practice their performance piece alone or in Students create hooks, lls, and Students rehearse their performance and and treble clefs. groups and perform peer-to-peer evaluations. on the guitar or Quaver Guitar App. perform peer-to-peer evaluations.

Chords: 3 Fingers C, F, and G The Final Performance Basics of Hip-Hop Final Performance 5 10 25 30 Students learn and play pieces Students perform their nal piece alone or in Explore the history and foundations Performance of group pieces and with 3 simple chords. groups for a live audience. of Hip-Hop music. nal evaluation.

Asian Percussion Giant Jam An introduction to the percussion instruments of Asia and compose and perform their own Taiko drumming piece. This nale project includes a group performance of one, two, or four measure ostinatos played together in a giant jam piece.

Drums of India Taiko Drumming C Section What is a Jam? Composing our Giant Jam 11 16 31 36 An introduction to the history and instruments of Asia Students complete the B section of their piece. An introduction to the basics of Jamming. Students create a jam piece using drums. with a focus on Indian percussion.

Drums of the Middle East Finishing Touches - Program Notes Jamming with Bass Instruments Arranging the A Section 12 17 32 37 Students explore percussion instruments of the Middle East Students complete the C section of their piece. Students create a bass and rhythmical foundation on Student groups formalize their favorite including the doumbek, tar, nger cymbals, and djembe. which they will build a good . jamming loops to write a giant jam piece.

Drums of Japan Finishing Touches - Staging Options Jamming with Treble Instruments Arranging the B Section 13 18 33 38 Students learn how musical culture spread through Students put the piece together and Students use the pentatonic scale and Students arrange the loops for Asia throughout history. add movement choreography. Boomwhackers® to create a treble jam. their giant jam piece.

Taiko Drumming A Section Dressing the Rehearsal Jamming with Found Sounds Arranging the C Section 14 19 34 39 An introduction to the history, georgaphy and percussion Students practice their performance piece alone or in Students use found sounds to create Students rehearse their giant jam and use the instruments of Japan with a focus on Taiko Drumming. groups and perform peer-to-peer evaluations. a good jamming session. arranging grid to notate it.

Taiko Drumming B Section Final Presentations and Evaluation! Jamming with Drums Final Presentations 15 20 35 40 Students begin creating a Taiko drumming piece Students perform their nal piece alone or in Students add their treble and found sounds jams Student groups perform their giant jams for with an A, B, and C section. groups for a live audience. to their foundation piece. an audience and present their jamming grids. Copyright © MMXIII, by QuaverMusic.com, LLC. All trademarks designated “™” are the property of QuaverMusic.com,- LLC. All stories, characters, artwork and other original material embodied in the product including any printable materials are Copyright © MMXIII, by QuaverMusic.com, LLC All rights reserved.