Music Education — Kindergarten
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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.
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.
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
Echo simple rhythmic patterns.
Objective 2.03
Play with appropriate technique and posture.
Objective 2.04
Demonstrate 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 a response by singing, playing, and or moving to given rhythmic and melodic phrases.
Objective 3.02
Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic ostinati.
Objective 3.03
Improvise simple rhythmic variations using familiar pentatonic 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 musical sounds to accompany readings or dramatizations.
Objective 4.02
Compose a simple melody using at least two pitches.
Objective 4.03
Compose a simple rhythmic pattern using quarter and eighth note and quarter rest durations.
Objective 4.04
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 quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests.
Objective 5.02
Read simple melodic notation.
Objective 5.03
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 same/different and call/response sections in music.
Objective 6.02
Demonstrate perceptual skills by answering questions about aural musical examples of various styles and cultures.
Objective 6.03
Identify sound sources visually and aurally.
Objective 6.04
Respond through purposeful movement to prominent music characteristics while listening to music.
Objective 6.05
Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.
Goal 7
The learner will evaluate music and music performances.
Objective 7.01
Relate personal reactions to music selections.
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
Recognize commonalities between music and the other arts.
Objective 8.02
Identify ways in which the principles and subject matter of other content areas taught in the school including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies 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.
