For Teaching and Learning in Grades PreK - 12 Department of Education New York City Department of Education • Joel I. Klein, Chancellor • Marcia V. Lyles, Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning • Sharon Dunn, Senior Instructional Manager for Arts Education First Edition (2004) Contributors Second Edition (2008) Contributors Music Curriculum Development Co-Chairs Music Educators, Music Curriculum Development Co-Chairs Department of Education Contributors New York City Department of Education Nancy Shankman, Director of Music/ Barbara Murray, Director of Music Programs Donald Christiansen Deputy Senior Instructional Manager for Arts Education Jonathan Dzik Office of the Arts and Special Projects, Roberta Feldhusen Roberta Feldhusen New York City Department of Education Thomas Cabaniss, Director of Education, Janet Grice New York Philharmonic Douglas Harris Shellie Bransford, Music Consultant Elizabeth Guglielmo Jeannie Kim Elizabeth Norman, Director of Education, Jaime Jacobs Martin Kirschenbaum St. Luke’s Orchestra Maria Schwab David LaMorte Gregory Pierson, Director of Education, Thomas Toriello Brooklyn Philharmonic Barbara Murray George Wanat Moishe Weidenfeld Music Organization Representatives Music from the Inside Out Contributors Dianne Berkun, Brooklyn Youth Chorus Jerome Korman, Project Director, Music Consultant, Cultural and University Community Office of the Arts and Special Projects Dr. Victor Bobetsky, Hunter College John Bertles, Brooklyn Philharmonic Nancy Shankman, Director of Music, Deputy Senior Mark Caruso, Metropolitan Opera Association Instructional Manager Shellie Bransford, Consultant John Schaefer, WNYC Mark Caruso, Orchestra of St. Luke David Dik, Metropolitan Opera Guild William Bassell, Principal, Long Island City High School Aaron Flagg, The Juilliard School Barbara Murray, Assistant Principal, Bryant High School Jerome Korman, Musical Director, National Dance Institute; Program Director, Planet Arts Lisa Halasz, Carnegie hall William Rodriguez, Principal, Celia Cruz High School of Music Leonard Treretola, Principal, Elizabeth Norman, Orchestra of St. Luke Laura Johnson, Jazz at Lincoln Center International Arts and Business High School Gregory Pierson, Brooklyn Philharmonic Francisco J. Nuñez, Young People’s Chorus David LaMorte, Assistant Principal, Tottenville High School Patricia Glunt, Assistant Principal, Nancy Shankman, New York University Sara Lise Raff, Education Through Music Long Island City High School Theodore Wiprud, Brooklyn Philharmonic Dr. Jonathan Dzik, Music Educator, Elise Sobol, New York University Christopher Columbus High School (Ret.) Theodore Wiprud, New York Philharmonic Martin Kirschenbaum, Music Consultant, Office of the Arts and Special Projects Music Advisory Group Dr. Nicholas A. Aiello, Former Director, Reviewers Dr. David Elliott, New York University Office of Instructional Publications Dr. Victor Bobetsky, Hunter College Christopher Sgarro, Director, Dr. Jerrold Ross, St. John’s University Office of Instructional Publication Joan Finkelstein, New York City DOE Kim Parker, Graphic Designer, Patricia Glunt, New York City DOE Office of Instructional Publications Music Reviewers Barbara Gurr, Director of Visual Arts, Janet Grice, New York City DOE Music Educators Association of New York Office of the Arts and Special Projects Gary Fogel, Music Educator, Barbara Gurr, New York City DOE Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School Sarah Johnson, Carnegie-Weill Institute Laura Johnson, Vice President of Education, Jazz at Lincoln Center Paul King, New York City DOE Tom Van Buren, Center for Traditional Music and Dance Laurie Lock, VH1 Save The Music Melanie Fallon-Houska, Program Director, Bertelsmann Foundation, World of Expression Scholarship Program Dr. Sherrie Maricle, The New York Pops Joanne Bernstein-Cohen, Executive Director, Young Audiences New York Karen Rosner, New York City DOE Music From the Inside Out was prepared for publication Maria Schwab, New York City DOE by the Office of Instructional Publications. Judy Goldberg was contributing writer, researcher and project editor. Barry Stern, New York City DOE Pam Pollack designed the book and cover. Theodore Wiprud, New York Philharmonic 2 n Blueprint for the Arts n Music Letter from the Chancellor Joel I. Klein, Chancellor New York City Department of Education he publication of the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the The Blueprint is a result of an exceptional collaboration between TArts defines a course of excellence in arts education that begins educators from the school system and representatives from the arts and in early childhood and follows students up through the grades to a cultural community of New York City. It motivates students to go beyond commencement level of achievement in art, music, dance, and theater. the walls of the classroom and encourages them to take advantage of the rich resources available across New York City in museums, concert The Blueprint provides a standards-based rigorous approach to teaching venues, galleries, performance spaces, and theaters. the arts. It gives New York City’s students the opportunity to delve deeply into these subjects, while giving their teachers the latitude to create an We are delighted to introduce the New York City schools to this powerful instructional program that demonstrates student learning over time and way of teaching and learning in the arts, and look forward to a future in varied dimensions. filled with artists, designers, musicians, dancers, actors, directors, and more—all New York City public school graduates. More importantly, the sequential study of art, music, dance, and theater will help students achieve both a vocation and an avocation. Their ongoing work will enable them to apply for advanced study or for jobs in the arts-related industries that are so important to the economy of New York City. It will also provide them with a source of lifelong enjoyment as they become the future audience for the arts. 3 n Blueprint for the Arts n Music Acknowledgments We are pleased to present this second edition of the Blueprint for Teaching and contribution of time, insight, and talent. We are indebted to them for their Learning in Music, which originally appeared in 2004 as a combined volume efforts. We want to thank Theodore Wiprud, Director of Education, the New of music and visual arts. Both the first and second editions emanate from the York Philharmonic, for his valuable insights and contributions. Special thanks groundbreaking framework created by Nancy Shankman and Tom Cabaniss. also to Dr. Timothy Gerber, Professor of Music Education, The Ohio State We are grateful to them for their vision and tenacity on behalf of music University College of the Arts, for his generous assistance and support. education in New York City’s public schools. We are grateful to Elise Sobol, NYSSMA Chair for Special Learners, for her This revised edition is enhanced by the addition ofMusic from the Inside Out: contributions to this edition; and we extend special thanks to Jerome Korman A Resource Guide for Music Teachers as a supplemental resource. By combining for his invaluable insight and assistance. this rich instructional resource with the Blueprint for Music, we are providing a comprehensive tool for identifying, structuring, and implementing the We thank Pam Pollack, our designer, whose amazing talent has turned this components of rigorous music study. document into a beautiful and useful work of art; and Christine Bundrick- Michael, Megan Phadke, and Cristina Becker-Ellis for their time and effort; and Another added feature of this edition is the inclusion of completed study guides we are deeply appreciative of Ken Priester for lending his skillful editorial eye to called Wraparounds for each benchmark grade. Other newly added sections our work and Jason Dispinziere for his stunning photographs. We also extend address students with special needs, English Language Learners, and older our thanks to a discerning colleague, Barbara Gurr, for generously sharing beginning students. A glossary of music terms; a guide to Blueprint language her insights. We are extremely appreciative of Kate D. Levin, Commissioner and terminology; a description of classroom space, supply, and equipment of Cultural Affairs, and her staff, who provided steadfast support; Caroline requirements; an annotated bibliography and Webography; and an overview Kennedy, Vice President of the Fund for Public Schools, and Stephanie Dua, of planning and assessment complete the additions to this expanded Music CEO of the Fund for Public Schools, for their steadfast devotion to the arts and Blueprint. Most importantly, this second edition, like the original document, education. reflects the continuing commitment of the New York City Department of Education to provide an excellent education for all public school students. Finally, we are most grateful for the support and assistance rendered by the outstanding Office of the Arts and Special Projects team: Joan Finkelstein, We extend our deepest gratitude to all who have contributed to this effort and Yasmin Fodil, Paul King, Monica Panzarino, Jill Rashba, Eleanor Rosenthal, have worked to make this document both rigorous and practical. First, our Karen Rosner, Joan Siscaretti, Carol Varikos-Marketan, and Eddie Villanueva. heartfelt thanks to Dr. Sharon Dunn, Senior Instructional Manager for Arts Education, for her strong support, leadership, and guidance. We are especially We dedicate this Blueprint to the one million-plus New York City students