Perform with proper embouchure, breath support, and posture through individual and ensemble performance. Demonstrate on one’s own instrument in the range designated for their grade CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. Time Signatures Apply basic elements associated with successful sight-reading using a variety of meters and tempi. Use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, and pitch in simple patterns within specified guidelines. Formative assessment Identify and count in 3/4 and 4/4 Practice sight-reading band literature (Grade 2): Specific titles can be found from National Band Association’s Selective Music List for Bands in the members only section at: Also, utilize the WTSBOA select band list for titles: Premier Performance 2 – Pg. 2-4 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
Recognize and apply standard notation symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression. Perform music at appropriate grade level with the correct articulations. Demonstrate an understanding of the following articulations: Tonguing Slurring Legato Accents Staccato Tenuto Marcato Compile an ever-growing ‘word bank’ of vocabulary terms; utilize flash cards to drill terms. Practice sight-reading band literature (Grade 2): Specific titles can be found from National Band Association’s Selective Music List for Bands in the members only section at: Also, utilize the WTSBOA select band list for titles: Premier Performance 2 – Pg. 45 knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Dynamics Recognize and apply standard notation symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression. Demonstrate an understanding of the following dynamic levels: Pianissimo Piano Mezzo-piano Mezzo-forte Forte Language Arts: Vocabulary Compile an ever-growing ‘word bank’ of vocabulary terms; utilize flash cards to drill terms. Specific titles can be found from National Band Association’s Selective Music List for Bands in the members only section at:
Students will understand music in relation to history and culture. Interdisciplinary Connections Name and discuss the other art disciplines. Compare and contrast common terms used in the arts disciplines. Produce an oral analysis of how the elements of are incorporated in an art discipline other than music. Explain how artistic processes, and organizational principles are used in similar and distinctive ways in the diverse academic subjects. Explain phrasing similarities in Drama and Music. Inflections in the dialogue and accents in the music should be compared. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. Historical and Cultural Relationships Listen to teacher-selected examples of music from a variety of historical periods. assessment Class discussion Music Connection CD’s American Popular Music
Time Signatures Use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, and pitch in simple patterns within specified guidelines. Demonstrate proficiency counting and performing in time signatures appropriate for level. Perform music at an appropriate grade level (2) in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, or 6/8 time. Alfred’s Music Theory Book 1 Premier Performance 2 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Rhythm Identify, notate, and perform selected intermediate (grade 2) rhythms and pitches. Teacher Assessment Formative assessment: Demonstrate on one’s own instrument whole/half/quarter/dotted-half/dotted quarter, triplets in both quarter/eighth notes. Demonstrate on one’s own instrument even/single groupings of eighth notes. Demonstrate on one’s own instrument dotted 8th-16th note patterns. Demonstrate an understanding of rhythmic concepts appropriate to grade level. Mathematics: Note and rest values as fractions of a whole A Rhythm A Day – Igor Hudadoff Rhythm Vocabulary Charts: For Effective Rhythmic Development – Ed Sueta Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Ensemble Skills Identify and demonstrate an understanding of selected dynamic and tempo markings. Identify and demonstrate an understanding Teacher Assessment
college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression. knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Evaluating Compare and contrast two different performances of the same excerpt appropriate vocabulary/terminology. Develop and criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of musical performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations (individual and ensemble). Create a rubric to compare grade level performances. Apply WTSBOA rubric to student performances of All-West music. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9 Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. CREATE Standard 3.0 Improvise: Students will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations. Historical and Cultural Relationships Examine and discuss the role of music and its influence in present-day society. Class discussion Thinking Map Group Project Music Connection CD’s American Popular Music Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.