Course Description
Students will be introduced to the instruments of
the orchestra and learn the techniques required of
a second-year orchestra member. Their instrument choices
will be violin, viola, cello, or bass. They will learn
more advanced 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
6-8.Mu. 2.1.2; 3.1.2 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous
concepts |
Student method book |
TO |
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02 |
Match pitches and rhythm patterns |
Student method book |
TO |
|
03 |
Demonstrate ability to tune instrument using
fine tuners, including matching pitches |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
04 |
Demonstrate and recognize the elements of good
tone quality |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
05 |
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of intervals within
a major scale |
Teacher demonstration or method book |
TO |
|
06 |
Demonstrate through performance and written
notation the understanding of music terms, symbols,
rhythms, key signatures and time signatures at
grade level 1 1/2 |
Teacher demonstration and method book |
TO |
|
07 |
Demonstrate ability to perform one octave major
scales in the keys of D, G, A, C, F, and Bb with
good intonation |
Teacher demonstration and method book |
TO |
|
08 |
Demonstrate ability to sightread grade level
1music |
Selected repertoire |
TO |
|
Instructional Objective
610.02 Students will demonstrate an understanding
of music history appropriate to the level. |
Standard Reference
N - 9: a
6-8.Mu. 1.1;1.2 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate an understanding of composers and
the history of the musical styles |
Student method book |
TMA |
|
02 |
Demonstrate ability to identify an increasing
number of prominent composers and recognizable
compositions |
Selected repertoire and student method book |
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
6-8.Mu. 3.1; 3.2; 3.3 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous
concepts |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate proper relaxed posture |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
03 |
Demonstrate proper and regular practice habits |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
04 |
Perform ensemble music in three or more parts
with proper pitch, rhythm, and bowing direction |
Selected repertoire |
TO |
|
05 |
Show growing interest in music performance by
seeking additional opportunities in honor orchestra,
elementary music festival, and enrollment in
the junior high orchestra program |
|
TO |
|
Instructional Objective
610.04 Students will demonstrate good concert
etiquette appropriate to the level. |
Standard Reference
N - 2: a, b, c, d, e 7: a,b
6-8.Mu. 2.2.3 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous
concepts |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate proper concert behavior with advancing
levels of performance repertoire |
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
6-8.Mu. 3.1.3 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
|
01 |
Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous
concepts |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate more advanced string crossing |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
03 |
Demonstrate more advanced staccato bowing, including
martele and spiccato |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
04 |
Demonstrate more advanced slurring technique
including 2, 3, and 4 note slurs |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
05 |
Demonstrate hooked bowing technique and dotted
rhythms |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
06 |
Demonstrate good tone quality through all parts
of the bow and various bow speeds |
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
6-8.Mu.3.1.3 |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference |
Assessment Correlation |
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01 |
Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous
concepts |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
02 |
Demonstrate correct finger placement in 1st
position including chromatic alterations, and
both backward and forward extensions |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
03 |
Demonstrate simple fingered double stops |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
04 |
Demonstrate greater independence of finger action
and more advanced finger preparations |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
05 |
Show basic knowledge of higher positions, shifting,
and vibrato. Violins and violas- shifting to
3rd position. Cello- shifting to 4th and extended
positions. Bass- shifting from half to 3rd positions |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
|
06 |
Show basic knowledge of harmonics |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
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