Geneva CUSD 304 Content-Area Curriculum Frameworks Grades 6-12 Orchestra Quarter 1

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1 Geneva CUSD 304 Content-Area Curriculum Frameworks Grades 6-12 Orchestra Quarter 1 Mission Statement The mission of the Geneva CUSD 304 K-12 music education curriculum is to guide all students toward the development of a lifelong personal relationship with music, by giving every student the opportunity to develop his or her individual skills, talents, and knowledge of music to the fullest potential, through a variety of appropriate listening, performance, creative, evaluative, and learning experiences. Orchestra Course Sequence (Grades 6-12) Music education in the public school exists for the purpose of awakening and refining the aesthetic sensitivity of all students. The string program should develop musical skills on string instruments, understanding and attitudes that will enable a student to enjoy a richer life through listening to and or participating in musical experiences in today s society. 6 th grade orchestra. 7 th grade orchestra. 8 th grade orchestra Concert Orchestra (9 th -12 grade) Symphony Orchestra (9 th 12 grade) by audition. Chamber Orchestra (10 th -12 th grade) by audition. Orchestra 8 th Grade Page 1 of 7

2 Course Framework Course Title Grade Level Semesters ( ) Prerequisite Orchestra 8 th grade 2 semesters 7 th grade orchestra or equivalent Course Description District-approved Materials and/or Resources Eighth grade orchestra is a continuation of seventh grade orchestra. Curriculum emphasis is on reviewing and refining the intermediate techniques of better tone production, shifting to higher positions, and introduction of advanced techniques. Study of music theory and ear training continues and ensemble music in four and five and six part harmonies is performed. Chamber Music unit is included during which students perform in string quartets and other various small ensembles. All students receive small group lesson instruction during the school year. Enrichment opportunities include fiddle Club, Solo and Ensemble and IMEA orchestra auditions. Essential Technique for Strings 2000, Book 3 Daily Warm-ups by Michael Allen arrangements, grade 2-3 Rhythm Sessions by Gearhart Orchestra 8 th Grade Page 2 of 7

3 Unit of Study: Orchestra Grade 8 Quarter 1 and arpeggios 4/4, 2/4, ¾, 6/8 time signatures Warmups Based on the Following for Music Education 1. Sings, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of 2. Performs on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of 5. Reads and notates music Learner Outcomes Demonstrate through performance two octave C, G scales and arpeggios. patterns to orchestra literature and s Worksheets on syncopated rhythms and tempo markings Written quizzes on syncopated rhythms and tempo markings Orchestra 8 th Grade Page 3 of 7

4 Orchestra Grade 8 Quarter 2 Unit of Study: D, A and arpeggios 4/4, 2/4, ¾, 6/8 time signatures Warm-ups Based on the Following for Music Education 3. Sings, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of 4. Performs on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of 6. Reads and notates music Learner Outcomes Demonstrate through performance two octave C, G, D, A scales and arpeggios. patterns to orchestra literature and s Worksheets sharp and flat key signatures Written quizzes on sharp and flat key signatures Orchestra 8 th Grade Page 4 of 7

5 Unit of Study: Orchestra Grade 8 Quarter 3 D, A, F, and Bb scales and arpeggios 4/4, 2/4, ¾, 6/8, 12/8 time signatures Warm-ups Based on the Following for Music Education 5. Sings, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of 6. Performs on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of 7. Reads and notates music Learner Outcomes Demonstrate through performance two octave C, G, D, A, F, and Bb scales and arpeggios. patterns to orchestra literature and s Worksheets on how to form a major scale using whole and half steps. Written quizzes on how to form a major scale using whole and half steps. Orchestra 8 th Grade Page 5 of 7

6 Orchestra Grade 8 Quarter 4 Unit of Study: D, A, F, and Bb scales and arpeggios Minor scales (introduction) a, e, d,g 4/4, 2/4, ¾, 6/8, 12/8 time signatures Warm-ups Based on the Following for Music Education 7. Sings, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of 8. Performs on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of 8. Reads and notates music Learner Outcomes Demonstrate through performance two octave C, G, D, A, F, and Bb major scales and arpeggios. Demonstrate through performance two octave a,e,d, and g minor scales patterns to orchestra literature and Orchestra 8 th Grade Page 6 of 7

7 s Worksheets on how to form a minor scale using whole and half steps. Written quizzes on how to form a minor scale using whole and half steps. Identify three different types of minor scales Orchestra 8 th Grade Page 7 of 7