Course Description
Students will be introduced to the instruments of
the orchestra and learn the techniques required of
a first-year orchestra member. Their instrument choices
will be violin, viola, cello, or bass. They will learn
basic music theory, vocabulary, and be able to play
alone and as a group through sequenced learning activities
preparing them for successful participation in orchestra
at the junior high level. Students will also prepare
and perform in school programs and be given the opportunity
to perform in the district solo and ensemble festival.
Philosophy
The Music Department’s
philosophy is based on the belief that experiences
with music are fundamental to the education of children.
Music has a powerful ability to affect the hearts,
minds, and souls of our children. It gives children
the opportunity to gain self-esteem by learning new
skills and talents. It also gives children the sense
of satisfaction that comes from working with a group
to perform and create a piece of music with beauty
and unity. Recent brain research shows music can
tremendously boost the efficiency and performance
of the brain. Music is a powerful purveyor of culture,
both American and other world cultures. In today’s
increasingly global society, knowledge of other peoples
and cultures, as well as our own past, is a necessary
part of a good education.
Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the
mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety
to life and to everything.
Plato
Materials
- Orchestra method book
- Selected supplementary books
- Sheet music/orchestra arrangements for concert
performance
Copyright
Resources
Orchestra Resource
References
Course Scope
| Unit 1 |
Music Literacy |
Ongoing |
| Unit 2 |
Music History |
Ongoing |
| Unit 3 |
Musicianship |
Ongoing |
| Unit 4 |
Concert Etiquette |
Ongoing |
| Unit 5 |
Right Hand Technique |
Ongoing |
| Unit 6 |
Left Hand Technique |
Ongoing |
Assessment
Correlation acronyms key
Music Department web
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Unit
1 |
Music Literacy |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
610.01 Students will demonstrate knowledge
of music reading and theory skills appropriate
to the level. |
Standard Reference
N - 2: a, b, c, d, e 3: b, c 5: a, b,
c, d, e
Mu 2.1.2; 3.1.2 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Name and recognize all notes on a staff, including
open strings, in the appropriate clef |
Student Orchestra Method |
TO, TMA |
|
02 |
Name grade 1 level music terminology and symbols,
including up and downbow markings and lift signs |
Student Orchestra Method |
TO, TMA |
|
03 |
Name basic notes in 1st position and name the
corresponding fingerings |
Student Orchestra Method |
TO |
|
04 |
Read, sing, count, and play grade level 1 combinations
of notes and rests in the key of D Major |
Student Orchestra Method |
TO |
|
05 |
Demonstrate a knowledge of basic ear-training
by matching pitches vocally and on the instrument |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
06 |
Perform one octave D major and G major scales
in tune |
Student Orchestra Method |
TO |
|
07 |
Perform open string double stops in tune |
Student Orchestra Method |
TO |
|
08 |
Imitate simple rhythmic patterns |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
09 |
Show ability to improvise a short passage of
music at grade 1 level |
Student Orchestra Method and Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
Instructional Objective
610.02 Students will demonstrate an understanding
of music history appropriate to the level. |
Standard Reference
N - 9: a
Mu 1.1; 1.2 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate ability to recognize prominent composers
and corresponding music as introduced in grade
level 1 |
Student Orchestra Method |
TO |
|
Instructional Objective
610.03 Students will demonstrate good ensemble
and performance skills appropriate to the level. |
Standard Reference
N- 2: a, b, c, d, e 7: a, b
Mu 3.1; 3.2; 3.3 |
|
No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate proper rest and playing positions
both sitting and standing |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate proper instrument care and storage |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
03 |
Identify all parts of the instrument and bow |
Teacher demonstration and student orchestra
method |
TMA |
|
04 |
Demonstrate proper rehearsal and performance
behavior, punctuality and self-discipline required
in a performing ensemble, including remembering
instrument daily |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
05 |
Maintain a steady pulse with the ensemble |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
06 |
Perform in unison or two parts with proper rhythm,
pitch and bow direction |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
Instructional Objective
610.04 Students will demonstrate good concert
etiquette appropriate to the level. |
Standard Reference
N- 2: a, b, c 7: a, b
Mu 2.2.3 |
|
No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate the proper habits of concert decorum,
both as a performer and as an audience member |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate an attitude of interest, desire
to continue with music, courtesy, respect and
responsibility toward instructor, peers, equipment
and self |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
Instructional Objective
610.05 Students will demonstrate good right
hand skills appropriate to the level. |
Standard Reference
N - 2: a, b, c
Mu 3.1.3 |
|
No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate a flexible and relaxed bow hold |
Orchestra method book and Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate a correct right arm level |
Orchestra method book and Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
03 |
Demonstrate proper pizzicato technique |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
04 |
Demonstrate basic detache, staccato bow strokes,
string crossings, and open string double stops |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
05 |
Demonstrate a relaxed arm and freedom of motion,
resulting in full tone |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
06 |
Demonstrate understanding of grade level 1 symbols
including upbow, down bow, and lift |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
Instructional Objective
610.06 Students will demonstrate good left
hand skills appropriate to the level. |
Standard Reference
N - 2: a, b, c
Mu 3.1.3 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate correct orientation of instrument
to body |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate relaxed and correct posture of arm
and hand and fingers |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
03 |
Demonstrate basic finger placement in first
position |
Teacher demonstration and method book |
TO |
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