Music Education — Grade 4
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Goal 1
The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Objective 1.01
Sing with pitch accuracy.
Objective 1.02
Match pitch within a developmentally appropriate vocal range, using head tones.
Objective 1.03
Sing with rhythmic accuracy.
Objective 1.04
Sing with proper vocal technique including pure head tone, clear diction, and correct posture.
Objective 1.05
Respond to the cues of a conductor.
Objective 1.06
Sing expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation.
Objective 1.07
Blend vocal timbres and match dynamic levels while singing in a group.
Objective 1.08
Demonstrate part-singing skills through singing ostinatos, partner songs, and rounds.
Objective 1.09
Sing music representing diverse styles, genres, and cultures.
Objective 1.10
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 pitch accuracy.
Objective 2.02
Play with rhythmic accuracy.
Objective 2.03
Play with appropriate technique and posture.
Objective 2.04
Play expressively using appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation.
Objective 2.05
Play independent 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 playing efforts of others.
Goal 3
The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments
Objective 3.01
Improvise rhythmic and melodic question and answer phrases.
Objective 3.02
Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic ostinato accompaniments.
Objective 3.03
Improvise simple pentatonic and major diatonic melodies.
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 short music compositions for voices or instruments using pentatonic and major diatonic scales and varied rhythmic values.
Objective 4.03
Arrange simple compositions for voices or instruments.
Objective 4.04
Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.
Objective 4.05
Show respect for the compositions and arrangements of others.
Goal 5
The learner will read and notate music.
Objective 5.01
Read whole, half, dotted half, quarter, and eighth note and rest durations in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 meters.
Objective 5.02
Read pitch notation in the treble clef.
Objective 5.03
Identify symbols and traditional terms referring to expressive qualities, including dynamics and tempo.
Objective 5.04
Use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics in 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, Call and Response, Rondo, Ballad, and Introduction/Coda.
Objective 6.02
Demonstrate perceptual skills by conducting, moving to, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music of various styles and cultures.
Objective 6.03
Use appropriate terminology in explaining music, music notation, music instruments and voices, and music performances.
Objective 6.04
Identify visually and aurally a variety of instruments, including many orchestra and band instruments, and instruments from various cultures.
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 selected prominent music characteristics or to specific music events 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 and use criteria for evaluating performances and compositions of self and others.
Objective 7.02
Explain personal reactions to specific musical works and styles using appropriate music terminology.
Objective 7.03
Show 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 similarities and differences in the meanings of common terms used in dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts including line, color, texture, form/shape, rhythm, pattern, mood/emotion, theme, and purpose.
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 or genre of aural music 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, past and present.
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 music settings and cultures.
Objective 9.05
Show respect for music from various cultures and historical periods.
