Boise Schools Curriculum

Music - Orchestra 1 (7th Grade)

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

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 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: 6/8/2007

Unit 1

Music Literacy

Ongoing

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
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous concepts	Student Orchestra method		TO
02	Demonstrate the ability to tune their instrument	Teacher demonstration		TO
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
04	Demonstrate the ability to read and understand simple and compound time signatures	Student Orchestra method		TMA
05	Demonstrate the ability to read and understand basic note values (sixteenth notes through whole notes and dotted rhythms)	Student Orchestra method		TMA
06	Identify and understand major key signatures up to four sharps and four flats	Student Orchestra method		TMA
07	Demonstrate the ability to construct tetra chords and major scales	Student Orchestra method		TMA
08	Perform major scales up through four sharps and four flats	Student Orchestra method		TMA
09	Perform literature in keys up through four sharps and four flats	Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire		TMA
10	Perform one octave natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales in the following keys: a,e,b,d,g,c	Student Orchestra method		TO
11	Demonstrate the ability to perform music in the following positions. Violin- 1^st and 3^rd positions; Viola- 1^st and 3^rd positions; Cello- ½, 1^st, 2^nd, and 4^th positions; Bass- ½, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd positions	Student Orchestra method		TMA
12	Demonstrate the ability to sight-read grade level 1 ½ music	Selected repertoire		TO
13	Demonstrate the ability to improvise a short passage of music at grade level 2	Selected repertoire		TO
14	Demonstrate the ability to construct a four bar phrase with specified guidelines	Teacher demonstration		TO
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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Unit 2	Music History	Ongoing

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
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Demonstrate a basic understanding of music history style periods	Standard of Excellence Music Theory and History workbooks, Elledge		TO
02	Identify and name prominent composers from each style period	Standard of Excellence Music Theory and History workbooks, Elledge

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Unit 3	Musicianship	Ongoing

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
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous concepts	Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire		TO
02	Demonstrate basic instrument care and maintenance	Teacher demonstration		TO
03	Recognize when strings need to be changed and demonstrate the proper steps in changing a string	Teacher demonstration		TO
04	Demonstrate the knowledge of proper rehearsal and performance behavior, punctuality and self-discipline required in a performing ensemble	Teacher discussion		TO
05	Demonstrate basic posture principles and correct playing position without tension	Teacher demonstration		TO
06	Demonstrate the ability to perform more complex music at grade level 2 with proper rhythm, pitch, bowing and dynamics	Selected repertoire		TMA
07	Demonstrate basic music ensemble sensitivities including: blend, pitch, tone, intonation, dynamics, articulation, rhythm and phrasing	Selected repertoire		TMA
08	Perform solo and ensemble music at grade level 2	Selected repertoire		TMA
09	Demonstrate an understanding of beat patterns and follow a conductor	Selected repertoire and teacher demonstration		TO
10	Critically evaluate their own performance using specific criteria	Concert performances		TMA

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Unit 4	Concert Etiquette	Ongoing

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
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Demonstrate proper concert dress and concert decorum both as a performer and an audience member	Concert performances		TO
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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Unit 5	Right Hand Technique	Ongoing

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
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous concepts	Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire		TO
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
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
04	Demonstrate more advanced slurring technique including 2 to 8 notes per bow	Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire		TO
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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Unit 6	Left Hand Technique	Ongoing

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
No.	Performance Objective	Resource Reference		Assessment Correlation
01	Demonstrate an increased understanding of previous concepts	Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire		TO
02	Demonstrate the ability to perform in and shift to and from the following positions: Violin and Viola – 1^st and 3^rd;;Cello – ½, 1^st, 2^nd and 4th; Bass – ½, 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd	Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire		TO
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
04	Demonstrate basic vibrato fundamentals	Student Orchestra method and Teacher demonstration		TO
05	Demonstrate refined flexibility, strength, and speed of left hand	Student Orchestra method and selected repertoire		TO

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