National Music Standards

 

 

Singing alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. Annie Browne in "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown"

Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.  Playing Orff Instruments in music class.

                                   

Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments. Improvising on pitched percussion.

Composing and arranging music within specific guidelines. Composing original music for the opera "Nathaniel and the Medallion of Ra".

Reading and notating music. Notating rhythms.

Listening to, analyzing, and describing music. Discussing music

Evaluating music and music performances. Getting ready for the performance!

Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts. Drawing scenery for the opera "Nathaniel and the Medallion of Ra".

Understanding music in relation to history and culture. Jamal Russell as the "Major General"

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