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Music - Beginning Piano (7th, 8th, 9th Grades)

District Course #1084

Course Description

Open to: 7, 8, 9 One-Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
Content: Students will continue to progress as musicians and consumers of music. They will learn grade level appropriate music theory, vocabulary, technique, and be able to play through sequenced learning activities. Students will prepare and perform for classroom activities.

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 students the opportunity to gain self-esteem by learning new skills and talents. It also gives students 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.

Copyright Resources

Piano Resource References

Course Scope

Unit 1	Music Language and Symbols	Ongoing
Unit 2	Reading and Notating Music, Music Literacy	Ongoing
Unit 3	Rehearsal and Performance	Ongoing
Unit 4	Music History	Ongoing

Assessment Correlation acronyms key
Music Department web site

For specific Standard References please see: References with the letter N denote a reference to the National Standards. Those without the N are references to the Idaho State Standards.
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Curriculum date: 6/12/2009

Level of Experience:
B) Basic – entry level.
I) Intermediate – one to two semesters of piano experience.
A) Advanced – three or more semesters of piano experience.

Unit 1

Music Language and Symbols

Ongoing

Instructional Objective 1084.01 Students will demonstrate understanding of the names and functions of musical words and symbols.			Standard Reference N-2: a 5: a, b, c, d, e 6: b 6-8.Mu.2.1.2 9-12.Mu.2.1.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Recognize, define and notate the following symbols: B) staff, double-bar, repeat sign, bass/F clef, treble/G clef, bar line, measure, sharp, flat, natural, grand staff, system I) first/second endings, da capo, dal segno, coda, fine, piano brace	Alfreds Basic Adult Piano Course,(ABA) Faber Adult Comprehensive Piano Course (FAC) Fundamentals of Piano Theory (FPT)		TMA, TO
02	Recognize, define and notate the following note and rest values: B) whole, half, quarter, eighth and sixteenth I) dotted half, dotted quarter, dotted eighth, tied notes A) dotted whole, dotted sixteenth, triplet	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
03	Recognize, define and notate the following dynamic symbols and terms: B) pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff, crescendo, decrescendo, diminuendo I) Apply markings of musical expression as they appear in the score during sight reading	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
04	Recognize, define and notate the following articulations: B) staccato, slur, legato, phrase mark, accent I) heavy accent, caesura, marcato, tenuto, fermata, rubato, fortepiano, subito A) Apply markings of musical expression as they appear in the score during sightreading	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
05	Recognize, define and notate the following time signatures/meters: B) simple meters, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 (common time) 2/2 (cut time) I) compound meters, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8. A) mixed meters	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
06	Recognize, define and notate the following tempo terms: B) tempo, a tempo, allegro, andante, moderato, adagio, accelerando, ritardando I) vivace, presto, lento, largo, rallentando A) maestoso, prestissimo, allegretto, grave	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
07	Recognize and define the following musical terms: B) form, score, 8va, pedal markings I) dolce, espressivo, solo, duet A) polyphonic, monophonic, homophonic, rondo, concerto, strophic, accompaniment	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO

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Unit 2	Reading and Notating Music, Music Literacy	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 1084.02 Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the reading and notating of music.			Standard Reference N-4: a 5: a, b, c, d, e 6: b 6-8.Mu.3.1.2, 6-8.Mu.3.1.3, 6-8.Mu.3.2.1, 9-12.Mu.3.1.3, 9-12.Mu.3.1.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Specific Learning Objective (Application)
02	Name scale degrees and pitches for the eight tones of the scale B) tetrachord I) step pattern for major scale A) minor scales: natural, melodic, harmonic add chromatic scale degrees	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
03	B) Identify the major key signatures up to four flats or four sharps I) Identify all the major key signatures A) Identify all the relative minor key signatures	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
04	B) Identify and play intervals: step, skip, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th ,6^th ,7^th, octave, harmonic and melodic I) Identify visually and aurally the major and perfect intervals from unison to the octave A) Identify visually and aurally the minor intervals and triton	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
05	Define the significance of the numbers in a time signature	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
06	Identify aurally whether the music is major or minor	ABA FAC FTP		TMA, TO
07	Demonstrate an understanding of the ratios presented in the rhythm tree	ABA FAC FTP Teacher demonstration		TMA, TO
08	B) Write out simple rhythmic dictation for examples in 4/4 and label with counting syllables I) Write out rhythmic dictation for examples in 2/4, 3/4 and label with counting syllables A) Write out rhythmic dictation for examples in 6/8 and label with counting syllables	ABA FAC FTP Teacher demonstration		TMA, TO
09	B) Clap, tap, play or sing counting patterns in 4/4 I) Clap, tap, play or sing counting patterns in 2/4, 3/4 A) Clap, tap, play or sing counting patterns in 6/8	ABA FAC FTP Teacher demonstration		TMA, TO
10	Identify the following parts of a score: title, composer, arranger, publisher, copyright information, voicing, accompaniment, key, meter, dynamics and articulations	ABA FAC FTP Teacher demonstration		TMA, TO
11	Notate simple melodic dictation appropriate to level of learning	ABA FAC FTP Teacher demonstration		TMA, TO
12	B) Demonstrate conducting in 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 I) Demonstrate conducting of 6/8 A) Demonstrate preparatory beat and cut off	Teacher demonstration		TMA, TO
13	Recognize the role of form in music	Selected repertoire		TO
14	Recognize the make-up and function of a chord B) Major triads (I, IV, V7), block chords and broken chords I) Inversion, triads on each scale degree A) 7ths, diminished, augmented	ABA FAC FTP Teacher demonstration		TMA, TO

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Unit 3	Rehearsal and Performance	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 1084.03 Students will demonstrate the following rehearsal and performance objectives.			Standard Reference N-1: a, b, c, d e 3: b 5: a, b c, d, e 9-12.Mu.3.1.2, 9-12.Mu.3.2.2, 9-12.Mu.3.2.3, 9-12.Mu.3.3.3, 6-8.Mu.3.2.3, 6-8.Mu.3.2.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Identify and label the keys on a piano keyboard B) Basic understanding of the parts of a piano: keyboard, pedals I) Identify enharmonic pitches	ABA FAC Teacher demonstration Recital performance		TMA, TO
02	Demonstrate the correct physical posture while sitting at the keyboard	ABA FAC Teacher demonstration Recital performance		TMA, TO
03	Demonstrate the proper hand position B) finger numbers, primary 5-finger position I) extended hand position A) principals of fingering	ABA FAC Teacher demonstration Recital performance		TMA, TO
04	Demonstrate techniques of staccato and legato playing	ABA FAC Teacher demonstration Recital performance		TMA, TO
05	Demonstrate playing with all levels of dynamics	ABA FAC Teacher demonstration Recital performance		TO
06	Demonstrate knowledge of tempo using a steady beat	ABA FAC Teacher demonstration		TO
07	Demonstrate playing with musicality as well as technical accuracy creating an aesthetic experience for the performer and the audience	Selected repertoire Recital performance		TMA, TO
08	Participate appropriately as a performer and audience member in a concert situation, including concert dress and behavior	Recital performance		TO
09	Apply markings of musical expression as they appear in the musical score	Selected repertoire		TMA, TO
10	Evaluate musical performances by critiquing basic music concepts	Recital performance Selected Video performance		TMA, TO

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Unit 4	Music History	Ongoing

Instructional Objective 1084.04Students will identify style, composers and important musical characteristics from the six major time periods of music history.			Standard Reference N-6: a, b 8: a, b 9: a, b, c 9-12.Mu.1.1.1, 9-2.Mu.1.1.2, 9-12.Mu.1.1.3, 9-2.Mu.1.1.4, 9-12.Mu.1.2.1, 9-2.Mu.1.2.2, 6-8.Mu.1.1.1, 6-8.Mu.1.1.2, 6-8.Mu.1.1.3, 6-8.Mu.1.1.4, 6-8.Mu.1.2.1, 6-8.Mu.1.2.2
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	B) Identify the names and dates of the six major time periods of music history: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20^th Century I) Identify one or more composers from each time period A) Identify two or more important musical characteristics from each time period	An Illustrated History of Music for Young Musicians Accent on Composers		TMA, TO
02	Identify aural musical examples from each time period	Teacher demonstration		TMA, TO
03	Play music from different cultures and historical periods with correct stylistic characteristics	Selected repertoire		TMA, TO
04	Identify important people and world events that occurred during the musical time periods	An Illustrated History of Music for Young Musicians		TMA, TO
05	Identify characteristics of style, ie: Classical, folk, jazz, rock, blues, ragtime	Selected repertoire and listening		TMA, TO

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