Music - Orchestra 1 (7th Grade)
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District Course #1001 |
Course Description
Open to: 7, 8, 9 One Year Course
Prerequisite: Elementary Strings or Equivalent Training-Instructor/Counselor
Approval
Content: Students will continue to progress as musicians and consumers
of music. They will learn grade level appropriate 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 high school level. Students will also prepare
and perform in concerts and festival, and will 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 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.
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
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 site
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Unit 1 |
Music Literacy |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
1001.01 Students will demonstrate knowledge of music reading
and theory skills appropriate to the level. |
Standard Reference
N - 2: a, b 3: b, c 4: a 5: a, b, c, d, e
6-8.Mu.2.1;3.1; 3.2 |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous concepts |
Student Orchestra method |
TO |
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02 |
Demonstrate the ability to tune their instrument |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
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03 |
Demonstrate the ability to read and understand rhythmic patterns
in simple and moderately complex combinations: dotted rhythms,
eighth note triplets, syncopation, off beats |
Student Orchestra method |
TMA |
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04 |
Demonstrate the ability to read and understand simple and compound
time signatures |
Student Orchestra method |
TMA |
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05 |
Demonstrate the ability to read and understand basic note values
(sixteenth notes through whole notes and dotted rhythms) |
Student Orchestra method |
TMA |
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06 |
Identify and understand major key signatures up to four sharps
and four flats |
Student Orchestra method |
TMA |
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07 |
Demonstrate the ability to construct tetra chords and major scales |
Student Orchestra method |
TMA |
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08 |
Perform major scales up through four sharps and four flats |
Student Orchestra method |
TMA |
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09 |
Perform literature in keys up through four sharps and four flats |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TMA |
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10 |
Perform one octave natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales
in the following keys: a,e,b,d,g,c |
Student Orchestra method |
TO |
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11 |
Demonstrate the ability to perform music in the following positions.
Violin- 1st and 3rd positions; Viola- 1st and
3rd positions; Cello- ½, 1st, 2nd,
and 4th positions; Bass- ½, 1st, 2nd and
3rd positions |
Student Orchestra method |
TMA |
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12 |
Demonstrate the ability to sight-read grade level 1 ½ music |
Selected repertoire |
TO |
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13 |
Demonstrate the ability to improvise a short passage of music
at grade level 2 |
Selected repertoire |
TO |
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14 |
Demonstrate the ability to construct a four bar phrase with specified
guidelines |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
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15 |
Demonstrate the knowledge of music terminology, symbols, rhythms,
key signatures and time signatures appropriate to grade level 2
music |
Selected repertoire |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
1001.02 Students will demonstrate an understanding of music
history appropriate to the level. |
Standard Reference
N – 9: a
6-8.Mu.1.1 |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Demonstrate a basic understanding of music history style periods |
Standard of Excellence Music Theory and History workbooks, Elledge |
TO |
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02 |
Identify and name prominent composers from each style period |
Standard of Excellence Music Theory and History workbooks, Elledge |
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Instructional Objective
1001.03 Students will demonstrate good musicianship in ensemble
and performance. |
Standard Reference
N - 2: a, b, c, d 7:a, b
6-8.Mu.2.2; 3.3 |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous concepts |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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02 |
Demonstrate basic instrument care and maintenance |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
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03 |
Recognize when strings need to be changed and demonstrate the
proper steps in changing a string |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
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04 |
Demonstrate the knowledge of proper rehearsal and performance
behavior, punctuality and self-discipline required in a performing
ensemble |
Teacher discussion |
TO |
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05 |
Demonstrate basic posture principles and correct playing position
without tension |
Teacher demonstration |
TO |
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06 |
Demonstrate the ability to perform more complex music at grade
level 2 with proper rhythm, pitch, bowing and dynamics |
Selected repertoire |
TMA |
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07 |
Demonstrate basic music ensemble sensitivities including: blend,
pitch, tone, intonation, dynamics, articulation, rhythm and phrasing |
Selected repertoire |
TMA |
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08 |
Perform solo and ensemble music at grade level 2 |
Selected repertoire |
TMA |
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09 |
Demonstrate an understanding of beat patterns and follow a conductor |
Selected repertoire and teacher demonstration |
TO |
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10 |
Critically evaluate their own performance using specific criteria |
Concert performances |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
1001.04 Students will demonstrate good concert etiquette appropriate
to the level. |
Standard Reference
N – 2: a, b, c 7: a, b
6-8.Mu.2.2.3 |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Demonstrate proper concert dress and concert decorum both as a
performer and an audience member |
Concert performances |
TO |
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02 |
Continue to demonstrate an attitude of interest, desire to continue
with music, courtesy, respect and responsibility toward instructor,
peers, equipment and self |
Concert performances |
TO |
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Instructional Objective
1001.05 Students will demonstrate good right hand skills appropriate
to the level. |
Standard Reference
N – 2: a, b, c, d
6-8.Mu.3.1.3 |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous concepts |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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02 |
Demonstrate refined technique of the following bow strokes: detache,
staccato, hooked staccato, martele, pizzicato, accents and consecutive
down bows |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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03 |
Demonstrate new bow strokes as follows: loure, tremolo, spiccato,
brush strokes, sul tasto, sul ponticello, col legno, double stops
and three note chords |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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04 |
Demonstrate more advanced slurring technique including 2 to 8
notes per bow |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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05 |
Demonstrate dynamic and tone control variations by employing knowledgeable
bow placement and use |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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Instructional Objective
1001.06 Students will demonstrate good left hand skills appropriate
to the level. |
Standard Reference
N – 2: a, b, c, d
6-8.Mu.3.1.3 |
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No. |
Performance Objective
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Resource Reference
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Assessment Correlation
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01 |
Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous concepts |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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02 |
Demonstrate the ability to perform in and shift to and from the
following positions: Violin and Viola – 1st and 3rd;;Cello – ½,
1st, 2nd and 4th; Bass – ½, 1st,
2nd, and 3rd |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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03 |
Demonstrate the ability to perform the following ornaments and
symbols: trill, grace notes and left hand pizzicato |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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04 |
Demonstrate basic vibrato fundamentals |
Student Orchestra method and Teacher demonstration |
TO |
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05 |
Demonstrate refined flexibility, strength, and speed of left hand |
Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire |
TO |
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