Music Education — Grade 2

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Goal 1

The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

Objective 1.01

Sing phrases or simple songs with increased pitch accuracy.

Objective 1.02

Match pitch within a developmentally appropriate vocal range, using head tones.

Objective 1.03

Sing phrases or simple songs with increased rhythmic accuracy.

Objective 1.04

Respond to the cues of a conductor.

Objective 1.05

Sing with proper vocal technique using head tones, clear diction, and correct posture.

Objective 1.06

Sing expressively with appropriate dynamics and phrasing.

Objective 1.07

Sing a variety of music representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

Objective 1.08

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

Play with increased pitch accuracy.

Objective 2.02

Play with increased rhythmic accuracy.

Objective 2.03

Play with appropriate posture and increased technical accuracy.

Objective 2.04

Play expressively with appropriate dynamics.

Objective 2.05

Play instrumental parts while others sing and/or play rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic parts.

Objective 2.06

Respond to the cues of a conductor.

Objective 2.07

Play music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.

Objective 2.08

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 answer to given rhythmic and melodic questions.

Objective 3.02

Improvise simple pentatonic melodies.

Objective 3.03

Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic ostinato accompaniments.

Objective 3.04

Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic variations of familiar melodies.

Objective 3.05

Improvise short songs and instrumental pieces using a variety of sound sources including electronic media.

Objective 3.06

Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

Goal 4

The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

Objective 4.01

Create and arrange music to accompany readings or dramatizations.

Objective 4.02

Compose a simple melody using at least five pitches.

Objective 4.03

Compose a simple rhythmic piece using half, quarter, 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 rhythmic notation with increased accuracy including whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes and quarter rests in 2/4 and 3/4 meters.

Objective 5.02

Read simple melodic notation with increased accuracy.

Objective 5.03

Identify traditional 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/Coda.

Objective 6.02

Demonstrate perceptual skills by answering questions about and describing aural musical examples of various styles and cultures.

Objective 6.03

Discuss music using appropriate terminology.

Objective 6.04

Identify a variety of classroom, orchestral, band, and cultural instruments by their timbre.

Objective 6.05

Identify solo and group vocal timbres including children's voices, and male/female adult voices.

Objective 6.06

Respond through purposeful movement to prominent music characteristics while listening to music.

Objective 6.07

Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

Goal 7

: The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

Objective 7.01

Devise criteria for evaluating performances and compositions of self and others.

Objective 7.02

Explain personal reactions to musical works.

Objective 7.03

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 and explain 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 the style of aural musical examples from various historical periods and cultures.

Objective 9.02

Describe in simple terms how elements of music are used in music examples from various cultures in the world.

Objective 9.03

Identify various uses of music, and describe characteristics that make certain music suitable for each use.

Objective 9.04

Identify and describe roles of musicians in various musical settings and cultures.

Objective 9.05

Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.