Music Education — Grade 1
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Goal 1
The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Objective 1.01
Recognize and demonstrate the difference between speaking and singing voices.
Objective 1.02
Match pitch within a developmentally appropriate range, using head tones.
Objective 1.03
Sing with correct posture.
Objective 1.04
Respond to the cues of a conductor.
Objective 1.05
Sing a variety of music representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.
Objective 1.06
Show respect for the singing efforts of others.
Goal 2
The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Objective 2.01
Recognize and play pitched and unpitched instruments.
Objective 2.02
Play with increased rhythmic accuracy.
Objective 2.03
Play with appropriate technique and posture.
Objective 2.04
Demonstrate and maintain a steady beat.
Objective 2.05
Respond to the cues of a conductor.
Objective 2.06
Play a varied repertoire of music.
Objective 2.07
Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.
Goal 3
The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
Objective 3.01
Improvise an appropriate response to given rhythmic and melodic phrases.
Objective 3.02
Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic ostinati and ostinato accompaniments.
Objective 3.03
Improvise simple rhythmic variations of familiar melodies.
Objective 3.04
Improvise short songs and instrumental pieces using a variety of sound sources.
Objective 3.05
Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.
Goal 4
The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.
Objective 4.01
Select and create music to accompany readings or dramatizations.
Objective 4.02
Compose a simple melody using at least three pitches.
Objective 4.03
Compose a simple rhythmic pattern using quarter and eighth note and quarter rest durations.
Objective 4.04
Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.
Objective 4.05
Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.
Goal 5
The learner will read and notate music.
Objective 5.01
Read simple rhythmic notation including half, quarter, and eighth note durations, and quarter rest durations.
Objective 5.02
Read simple melodic notation.
Objective 5.03
Recognize and respond to simple symbols and terms.
Objective 5.04
Use symbols to notate simple musical patterns.
Objective 5.05
Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.
Goal 6
The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.
Objective 6.01
Identify simple music forms when presented aurally, including AB, ABA, and Introduction.
Objective 6.02
Demonstrate perceptual skills by answering questions about and discussing aural examples of music.
Objective 6.03
Identify a variety of instruments visually and aurally.
Objective 6.04
Identify solo and group vocal timbres of children's voices.
Objective 6.05
Respond through purposeful movement to prominent music characteristics while listening to music.
Objective 6.06
Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.
Goal 7
The learner will evaluate music and music performances.
Objective 7.01
Explain personal reactions to musical works.
Objective 7.02
Demonstrate respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.
Goal 8
The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.
Objective 8.01
Identify commonalties between music and the other arts areas.
Objective 8.02
Identify ways in which the principles and subject matter of other content areas taught in the school are related to those of music.
Objective 8.03
Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.
Goal 9
The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.
Objective 9.01
Identify aural examples of music from various historical periods and cultures.
Objective 9.02
Identify various uses of music.
Objective 9.03
Identify roles of musicians.
Objective 9.04
Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.
