Music

Course Description

Band 5 students learn and develop instrumental music skills. Students will explore a variety of music genres and styles and perform at three concerts throughout the year. In addition to participating in the class as part of the full band, students will receive small-group lessons on a regular basis. Students will be expected to practice on their own outside of school.

Standards Taught in Grade 5 Band

Artistic Foundations

4.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the arts area.

• Describe the elements of music including melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color, texture, form, and their related concepts.
• Describe how the elements and their related concepts such as pitch, tempo, canon, and ABA are used in the performance, creation, or response to music.

4.1.2 Demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.

• Read and notate music using standard notation such as quarter, half, and eighth notes and rests, the lines and spaces of the treble clef, and time signatures.
• Sing and play alone and in a group demonstrating proper posture, breathing, technique, age-appropriate tone quality, and expressive intent.

Artistic Process: Create or Make

4.2.1 Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Improvise and compose rhythms, melodies, and accompaniments using voice or instruments to express a specific musical idea.

Artistic Process: Perform or Present

4.3.1 Perform or present in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Sing alone and in groups such as rounds and part songs or play instruments alone and in a group.

Artistic Process: Respond or Critique

4.4.1 Respond to or critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.

• Justify personal interpretations and reactions to a variety of musical works or performances.

Materials Used

• Essential Elements Interactive method book and website
• A variety of level 0.5–1.0 band literature
• Teaching Rhythm Logically, by Darcy Vogt Williams
• Musictheory.net
• Teacher-created supplementary materials

Course Description

Band 6 students continue learning and developing instrumental musical skills. Students will explore a variety of music genres and styles and perform at three concerts throughout the year. Students will be expected to practice on their own outside of school.

Standards Taught in Grade 6 Band

As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

• Analyze the use of melody, harmony, dynamics, tone color, texture, and form within our concert repertoire. (3.A.1.1)
• Read and notate music using standard notation, including all notation learned in 5th grade, plus eighth rests, dotted quarter notes, dotted half notes, dotted eighth/sixteenth note combo, 3/4 time, and 2/4 time. (3.A.1.1)
• Play alone and in a group, demonstrating proper posture, breathing, technique, age-appropriate tone quality, and expressive intent. (3.A.1.1)
• Rehearse and perform a variety of styles of music alone and within small or large groups. (3.6.3.5.1)
• Perform in a formal concert setting using appropriate performance and audience etiquette. (3.6.3.5.1)
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of musical works or performances by applying self-selected criteria within the traditions of the art form. (3.6.4.8.1)
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the personal, societal, cultural, and historical contexts as they apply to music creation, performing, and responding. (3.6.5.10.1)

Materials Used

• Essential Elements Interactive method book and website
• Ningenius Online (individual account on website)
• A variety of level 1.0–2.0 band literature
• Teaching Rhythm Logically, by Darcy Vogt Williams
• Musictheory.net
• Teacher-created supplementary materials

Course Description

Band 7 students continue learning and developing instrumental musical skills. Students will explore a variety of music genres and styles and perform at three concerts throughout the year. JMS Jazz Band is an optional ensemble that is open to 7th and 8th grade band members; Jazz Band meets two days per week before school.

Standards Taught in Grade 7 Band

As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

• Analyze the use of melody, harmony, dynamics, tone color, texture, and form within our concert repertoire. (3.A.1.1)
• Read and notate music using standard notation, including all notation learned in 5th grade, plus eighth rests, dotted quarter notes, dotted half notes, dotted eighth/sixteenth note combo, 3/4 time, and 2/4 time. (3.A.1.1)
• Play alone and in a group, demonstrating proper posture, breathing, technique, age-appropriate tone quality, and expressive intent. (3.A.1.1)
• Rehearse and perform a variety of styles of music alone and within small or large groups. (3.6.3.5.1)
• Perform in a formal concert setting using appropriate performance and audience etiquette. (3.6.3.5.1)
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of musical works or performances by applying self-selected criteria within the traditions of the art form. (3.6.4.8.1)
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the personal, societal, cultural, and historical contexts as they apply to music creation, performing, and responding. (3.6.5.10.1)

Materials Used

• Essential Elements Interactive method book and website
• Ningenius Online (individual account on website)
• A variety of level 1.5–3.0 band literature
• Teaching Rhythm Logically, by Darcy Vogt Williams
• Musictheory.net
• Teacher-created supplementary materials

Course Description

Band 8 students continue learning and developing instrumental musical skills. Students will explore a variety of music genres and styles and perform at four concerts throughout the year. Additional performance opportunities for Grade 8 band members include JMS Jazz Band and performing in small ensembles for the Parent/Grandparent Breakfast.

Standards Taught in Grade 8 Band

6.1.1 Demonstrates knowledge of the foundation of the arts area

• Analyze the elements of music including melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color, texture, form, and their related concepts.

6.1.2 Demonstrates knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable

• Read and notate music using standard notation such as dotted rhythms, clefs, mixed meters, and multipart scores, with or without the use of notation software.
• Sing alone and in a group (two- and three-part harmony) or play an instrument alone and in a group using musical expression such as phrasing, dynamic contrast, technique, balance, and accurate articulation.

Artistic Process: Create or Make

6.2.1 Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Revise a music composition, improvisation, or arrangement based on the feedback of others, self-reflection, and artistic intent.

Artistic Process: Perform or Present

6.3.1 Perform or present in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Rehearse and perform music from a variety of contexts and styles alone or within small or large groups.

Artistic Process: Respond or Critique

6.4.1 Respond to or critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.

• Analyze and interpret a variety of musical works and performances using established criteria.

Materials Used

• A variety of level 2.0–3.0 concert band and marching/pep band literature
• Teacher-created supplementary materials

Course Description

Choir 5 is an introduction to singing and musical literacy in a group setting. Singers will learn about music elements (form, rhythm, melody, harmony, etc.) in a rehearsal setting. There will be a focus on group cooperation. There are three evening performances per year.

Standards Taught in Grade 5 Choir

Artistic Foundations

4.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the arts area.

• Describe the elements of music including melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color, texture, form, and their related concepts.
• Describe how the elements and their related concepts such as pitch, tempo, canon, and ABA are used in the performance, creation, or response to music.

4.1.2 Demonstrate knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.

• Read and notate music using standard notation such as quarter, half, and eighth notes and rests, the lines and spaces of the treble clef, and time signatures.
• Sing and play alone and in a group demonstrating proper posture, breathing, technique, age-appropriate tone quality, and expressive intent.

Artistic Process: Create or Make

4.2.1 Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Improvise and compose rhythms, melodies, and accompaniments using voice or instruments to express a specific musical idea.

Artistic Process: Perform or Present

4.3.1 Perform or present in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Sing alone and in groups such as rounds and part songs or play instruments alone and in a group.

Artistic Process: Respond or Critique

4.4.1 Respond to or critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.

• Justify personal interpretations and reactions to a variety of musical works or performances.

Materials Used

• A variety of unison and 2-part choral literature
• Teacher-created supplementary materials

Course Description

Choir 6 students continue the exploration of singing and musical literacy in a group setting. Singers will learn more about music elements (form, rhythm, melody, harmony, etc.) in a rehearsal setting. We will focus on skills of cooperative learning and self-discipline. There are multiple evening performances per year.

Standards Taught in Grade 6 Choir

Artistic Foundations

6.1.1 Demonstrates knowledge of the foundation of the arts area.

• Analyze the elements of music including melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color, texture, form, and their related concepts.

6.1.2 Demonstrates knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.

• Read and notate music using standard notation such as dotted rhythms, clefs, mixed meters, and multipart scores, with or without the use of notation software.
• Sing alone and in a group (two- and three-part harmony) or play an instrument alone and in a group using musical expression such as phrasing, dynamic contrast, technique, balance, and accurate articulation.

Artistic Process: Create or Make

6.2.1 Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Revise a music composition, improvisation, or arrangement based on the feedback of others, self-reflection, and artistic intent.

Artistic Process: Perform or Present

6.3.1 Perform or present in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Rehearse and perform music from a variety of contexts and styles alone or within small or large groups.

Artistic Process: Respond or Critique

6.4.1 Respond to or critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.

• Analyze and interpret a variety of musical works and performances using established criteria.

Materials Used

• A variety of 2-part choral literature
• Teacher-created supplementary materials

Standards Taught in Grade 7 Choir

Artistic Foundations

6.1.1 Demonstrates knowledge of the foundation of the arts area.

• Analyze the elements of music including melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color, texture, form, and their related concepts.

6.1.2 Demonstrates knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.

• Read and notate music using standard notation such as dotted rhythms, clefs, mixed meters, and multipart scores, with or without the use of notation software.
• Sing alone and in a group (two- and three-part harmony) or play an instrument alone and in a group using musical expression such as phrasing, dynamic contrast, technique, balance, and accurate articulation.

Artistic Process: Create or Make

6.2.1 Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Revise a music composition, improvisation, or arrangement based on the feedback of others, self-reflection, and artistic intent.

Artistic Process: Perform or Present

6.3.1 Perform or present in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Rehearse and perform music from a variety of contexts and styles alone or within small or large groups.

Artistic Process: Respond or Critique

6.4.1 Respond to or critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.

• Analyze and interpret a variety of musical works and performances using established criteria.

Course Description

Choir 8 prepares students for successful singing at the high school level. Singers will begin to move beyond the basics of music literacy to balance and blend in a group setting. Singers will continue to learn about the mechanics of the singing voice, including the male changing voice. Students will prepare literature for three- and four-part voices. Students will continue to work on cooperation, dedication, and self-discipline with this performing group. There are four evening performances per year.

Standards Taught in Grade 8 Choir

Artistic Foundations

6.1.1 Demonstrates knowledge of the foundation of the arts area.

• Analyze the elements of music including melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color, texture, form, and their related concepts.

6.1.2 Demonstrates knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.

• Read and notate music using standard notation such as dotted rhythms, clefs, mixed meters, and multipart scores, with or without the use of notation software.
• Sing alone and in a group (two- and three-part harmony) or play an instrument alone and in a group using musical expression such as phrasing, dynamic contrast, technique, balance, and accurate articulation.

Artistic Process: Create or Make

6.2.1 Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Revise a music composition, improvisation, or arrangement based on the feedback of others, self-reflection, and artistic intent.

Artistic Process: Perform or Present

6.3.1 Perform or present in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

• Rehearse and perform music from a variety of contexts and styles alone or within small or large groups.

Artistic Process: Respond or Critique

6.4.1 Respond to or critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.

• Analyze and interpret a variety of musical works and performances using established criteria.

Materials Used

• A variety of 3- and 4-part choral literature
• Teacher-created supplementary materials