Music Curriculum
Instrumental Lesson Curriculum
Due to the nature of instrumental music, we start every concept at the beginning of the year and we continuously build on it throughout the year in every grade level. Lessons encompass all of the musical concepts.
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Topic |
Concepts Covered |
When taught |
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Rhythm |
Identify/perform rhythms including but not limited to the whole note, whole rest, quarter note, quarter rest, half note, half rest, eighth note, eighth rest, 16th notes |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Tone |
Exhibit performance skills in the production of good tone quality and intonation by using proper diaphragmatic breathing and proper embouchure formation |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Perform Alone and with Others |
Perform appropriate lesson literature and concert band repertoire with proper articulations, dynamics, technique and phrasing to achieve expression of the written score. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Tempo |
Execute rhythms in the proper tempo and range of the instrument. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Music Notation |
Identify musical terms in regard to tempo, phrasing, dynamics, and articulation. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Sight Reading |
Sight-read and perform appropriately graded repertoire. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Scales |
Learn scales appropriate to ability level. |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Technique |
Playing instrument with proper hand position, grip,fingerings, stickings, and techniques specific to the instrument |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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Care and Maintenance |
Learn proper care/maintenance of instrument, including cleaning |
Quarter 1 through Quarter 4 |
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**Subject to Change** |