Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 Month: August -Review a brief history of bowed instruments -Review the parts of the instrument & bow -Review body, instrument, and bowhold -Review group pulse --Explore music s relationship to other subject areas -Learn how to match open strings to sustained tones -Learn apply the following vocabulary: group pulse, D Major, G Major, and C Major key signature, legato, slurs, 1 st & 2 nd endings, trio, 8 th note rhythm patterns -Draw clef sign for respective instrument -Compose an eight measure piece in 2/4 time in G Major -Review 4 th finger use -Basses review shifting to D on G and learn C natural on D string -discuss and practice basic sight-reading routines Renaissance/Early Baroque-review development of bowed string instruments Classical Strategies* -review music staff had 5 lines & 4 spaces; note & rest values -memorization of D & G scale -rote drill of technical skills patterns, etc) wrubrics *Learning new skills on a string instrument at this level of development necessitate utilization of classical strategies from the grammar and s of development Literature Selections utilize the techniques studied in class simplified versions of classical themes Begin preparing Level 2 orchestra music for Fall Concert GPS MMSIO1b Demonstrate an understanding of phrasing through singing simple melodies MMSIO8 a Explain how music contributes to a well rounded education MMSBI8b Establish awareness that all subjects are related to music MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct left hand position and finger placement, right hand position (bow hold) and bow placement,, instrument position and bow placement, while increasing the level of technical difficulty MMSIO2c Produce a legato, staccato, slurs, detached slur, accent, spiccato, hooked bowing and pizzicato MMSIO2d Utilize correct finger patterns in performing scales and repertoire in the major keys of D, G, C,A,F, and Bb and the minor keys of e,a,d, and b MMSIO3 a Identify notes in the staff and on ledger lines of respective clef
Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 page 2 Month: September -Learn and apply the following vocabulary: crescendo, decrescendo, whole step, half step, major scale pattern -Learn the e minor and a minor key signature and natural minor scale, dotted quarter notes, eighth rests, hooked bowings, off beats, syncopation -Learn the G Scale with eighth notes -Learn how to match open strings to sustained tones - Continue to learn a tone in the keys of D, G,C, Major and a and e minor using proper -practice labeling counting -identify musical symbols & bowing patterns -discuss and practice basic sight-reading routines Classical Strategies -continue to memorize notes on the music staff and note & rest values - memorize D,G, and C Major scales one octave (2 octaves when possible) -rote drill of especially for bowing patterns, etc) wrubrics -First performance will be scheduled in Sept/ Oct Literature Selections utilize the techniques studied in class simplified versions of classical themes Continue preparing Level 2 orchestra music for Fall Concert GPS MMSIO1b Demonstrate an understanding of phrasing through singing simple melodies MMSIO1 c Discuss the relationship between singing and quality tone production on a string instrument MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct left hand position and finger placement, right hand position (bow hold) and bow placement,, instrument position and bow placement, while increasing the level of technical difficulty MMSIO2c Produce a legato, staccato, slurs, detached slur, accent, spiccato, hooked bowing and pizzicato MMSIO2d Utilize correct finger patterns in performing scales and repertoire in the major keys of D, G, C,A,F, and Bb and the minor keys of e,a,d, and b MMSIO2e Demonstrate awareness of individual and group roles within the ensemble relating to balance, blend, dynamics, phrasing, and tempo MMSIO3 a Identify notes in the staff and on ledger lines of respective clef
Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 page 3 Month: October following vocabulary: key signature of F & Bb Major, new notes Bb and Eb, flat, low 1 finger patterns, natural sign, tremolo, C string Eb for viola & cello, F on the E string for Bass and violin -Tuning: continue matching open strings to sustained tones; explore perfect 5ths, fourths, and the octave harmonic on any string especially fragments of F & Bb Major -play the F & Bb Major scales with a variety of bowing patterns and rhythms, but especially dotted quarter notes -compose a short exercise in ¾ time -practice identifying half and whole steps -continue to learn a tone focusing on F & Bb Major using proper -theory exercises Memorize the dates of Classical Strategies -continue to memorize notes on the music staff and note & rest values -memorize scales learned to date -continue rote drill of especially for bowing patterns, etc) wrubrics -First performance will be scheduled in September or October Literature Selections utilize the techniques studied in class simplified versions of classical themes Continue preparing Level 2 orchestra music for Fall Concert GPS MMSIO1 a Demonstrate the intonation MMSIO5 a Create original rhythm patterns in 4/4 time MMSIO4 a Play by ear simple melodies and provide rhythmic and melodic variations based on those melodies MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct difficulty MMSIO2c Produce a bowing and pizzicato MMSIO2d Utilize correct finger minor keys of e,a,d, and b MMSIO2e Demonstrate awareness of individual and group roles within the ensemble relating to balance, blend, dynamics, phrasing, and tempo MMSIO3c Read and notate rhythms containing whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes, dotted eighth notes, sixteenth notes and their corresponding rests in the time signatures of 4/4, 3/4, 2/4,6/8 and alla breve MMSIO3d Recognize basic symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression as
Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 page 4 Month: November following vocabulary: dynamics of ff, fp, cello forward extension for C# on G and F# on C and violin/viola high 3 on G; improvisation; B minor key signature and scale; allegro, moderato, andante, fermata, ritardando -Tuning: continue matching open strings to sustained tones; explore perfect 5ths, fourths, and the octave harmonic on any string -continue to learn a tone in the keys of D, G,C, Major and a,e, and b minor using proper -memorize all studied scales -continue rote drill of especially for bowing patterns, etc) rhythm, then play for wrubrics utilize the techniques studied in class simplified versions of classical themes Begin preparing Level 2 music for Holiday concert Begin learning the ACE Alma Mater in F Major MMSIO1 a Demonstrate the ability to match pitch and adjust intonation MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct left hand position and finger placement, right hand position (bow hold) and bow placement, increasing the level of technical difficulty MMSIO2c Produce a legato, staccato, slurs, detached slur, accent, spiccato, hooked bowing and pizzicato MMSIO2d Utilize correct finger patterns in performing scales and repertoire in the major keys of D, G, C,A,F, and Bb and the minor keys of e,a,d, and b MMSIO2e Demonstrate awareness of individual and group roles within the ensemble relating to balance, blend, dynamics, phrasing, and tempo MMSIO3 b Read and notate notes within the following key signatures: D, G, C, C, A, F, and Bb and the minor keys of ead and b MMSIO3c Read and notate rhythms containing whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes, dotted eighth notes, sixteenth notes and their corresponding rests in the time signatures of 4/4, 3/4, 2/4,6/8 and alla breve MMSIO3d Recognize basic symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression as
Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 page 5 Month: December following vocabulary: sixteenth note -Tuning: continue to work on independent tuning via matching open strings to sustained tones, tuning perfect 5ths, fourths, and the octave harmonic -Listen and repeat by rote that feature 16 th notes -play the D, G, and C Major scales and the a & e minor scales with a variety of bowing patterns, especially 16 th note rhythm combinations -continue to learn a tone using proper -continue to review all previously learned concepts Administer mid-term Perform at Holiday Concert -memorize all studied scales -continue rote drill of especially the mechanics for bowing 16 notes patterns, etc) wrubrics -public performance utilize the techniques studied in class simplified versions of classical themes Continue preparing Level 2 music for Holiday concert Include arrangements of classics whenever possible Continue learning the ACE Alma Mater in F Major MMSIO1 a Demonstrate the intonation MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct difficulty MMSIO2c Produce a bowing and pizzicato MMSIO2d Utilize correct finger minor keys of e,a,d, and b MMSIO2e Demonstrate awareness of individual and group roles within the ensemble relating to balance, blend, dynamics, phrasing, and tempo MMSIO3 b Read and notate notes within the following key signatures: D, G, C, C, A, F, and Bb and the minor keys of ead and b MMSIO3c Read and notate rhythms containing whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes, dotted eighth notes, sixteenth notes and their corresponding rests in the time signatures of 4/4, 3/4, 2/4,6/8 and alla breve MMSIO3d Recognize basic symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression as
Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 page 6 Month: January following vocabulary: alla breve, cut time, moderato, andante, allegro -Tuning: continue to work on independent tuning via matching open strings to sustained tones, tuning perfect 5ths, fourths, and the octave harmonic -begin preliminary shifting to 3 rd position (basses have already shifted) -begin preliminary vibrato exercises reviewing finger patterns learned to date -play the D, G, C, and F Major scales with a variety of bowing patterns, especially 8 th notes -continue to learn a tone using proper -continue to review all previously learned concepts plot information about 3 LGPE selections on this same - memorize all studied scales continue rote drill of especially for changes in bow distribution and speed patterns, etc) wrubrics -clinician for LGPE music utilize the techniques studied in class simplified versions of classical themes Begin preparation of three level 2 string orchestra pieces (from the GMEA list) for GMEA LGPE in March MMSIO1 a Demonstrate the intonation MMSIO 7a Distinguish between correct and incorrect melodic and harmonic intonation and demonstrate ability to adjust accordingly MMSIO7b Evaluate the accuracy of rhythm and tempos for individual and ensemble playing MMSIO7c Judge the quality of performance in tone, intonation, balance, dynamics, articulation, precision and rhythm MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct difficulty MMISO2b Demonstrate vibrato readiness skills MMSIO2c Produce a bowing and pizzicato MMSIO2d Utilize correct finger minor keys of e,a,d, and b MMSIO2e Demonstrate awareness of individual and group roles within the ensemble relating to balance, blend, dynamics, phrasing, and tempo MMSIO3 b Read and notate notes within the following key signatures: D, G, C, C, A, F, and Bb and the minor keys of ead and b MMSIO3c Read and notate rhythms containing whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes, dotted eighth notes, sixteenth notes and their corresponding rests in the time signatures of 4/4, 3/4, 2/4,6/8 and alla breve MMSIO3d Recognize basic symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression as
Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 page 7 Month: February following vocabulary: Eb on the C string for viola & cello -Tuning: continue to work on independent tuning via matching open strings to sustained tones, tuning perfect 5ths, fourths, and the octave harmonic shifting to 3 rd position vibrato exercises on the that use Eb, Bb and some chromatic movement (such as F-F#) -play the D, G, C, F, and Bb Major scales and their respective minors od b,e,a,d, and g with a variety of mixed bowing patterns -play in 6/8 time -continue to learn a tone using proper -continue to review all previously learned concepts -practice listening & evaluating performance via a rubric similar to that used for LGPE Plot information about 3 LGPE selections on this same -- memorize all studied scales continue rote drill of especially for changes in bow distribution and speed patterns, etc) wrubrics -clinician for LGPE music utilize the techniques studied in class simplified versions of classical themes Continue preparation of three level 2 string orchestra pieces (from the GMEA list) for GMEA LGPE in March MMSIO1 a Demonstrate the intonation MMSIO 7a Distinguish between correct and incorrect melodic and harmonic intonation and demonstrate ability to adjust accordingly MMSIO7b Evaluate the accuracy of rhythm and tempos for individual and ensemble playing MMSIO7c Judge the quality of performance in tone, intonation, balance, dynamics, articulation, precision and rhythm MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct difficulty MMISO2b Demonstrate vibrato readiness skills MMSIO2c Produce a bowing and pizzicato MMSIO2d Utilize correct finger minor keys of e,a,d, and b MMSIO2e Demonstrate awareness of individual and group roles within the ensemble relating to balance, blend, dynamics, phrasing, and tempo MMSIO3 b Read and notate notes within the following key signatures: D, G, C, C, A, F, and Bb and the minor keys of ead and b MMSIO3c Read and notate rhythms containing whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes, dotted eighth notes, sixteenth notes and their corresponding rests in the time signatures of 4/4, 3/4, 2/4,6/8 and alla breve MMSIO3d Recognize basic symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression as
Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 page 8 Month: March following vocabulary: arpeggio, shorthand music notation vs tremolo; 6/8 time signature -Tuning: continue to work on independent tuning via matching open strings to sustained tones, tuning perfect 5ths, fourths, and the octave harmonic in a variety of keys shifting to 3 rd position (basses have already shifted) vibrato exercises --play the D, G, C, F, and Bb Major scales and their respective minors od b,e,a,d, and g with a variety of mixed bowing patterns -continue to learn a variety of traditional tunes and simplified classical themes with accurate pitch and quality tone using proper -continue to review all previously learned concepts -practice listening & evaluating performance via a rubric similar to that used for LGPE Perform LGPE selections at Pre-LGPE concert and then at LGPE Plot information about 3 LGPE selections on this same -- memorize all studied scales continue rote drill of especially for changes in bow distribution and speed patterns, etc) wrubrics -public performance Sample folk songs: -Ash Grove -Swallowtail Jig -other Irish tunes -Sakura -simple songs in 3 rd position -more chorale tunes in a variety of keys Finish preparation of three level 1 string orchestra pieces (from the GMEA list) for GMEA LGPE in March MMSIO1 a Demonstrate the ability to match pitch and adjust intonation MMSIO5 a Create original rhythm patterns in 4/4 time MMSIO6 a Discuss the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality, and instrumentation in selected aural examples MMSIO6 b Identify melodic and harmonic material in given aural examples MMSIO9 a Identify and compare performance styles of music learned in class MMSIO9b Discuss characteristics of music from various societies and cultures MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct left hand position and finger placement, right hand position (bow hold) and bow placement, increasing the level of technical difficulty MMISO2b Demonstrate vibrato readiness skills MMSIO2c Produce a legato, staccato, slurs, detached slur, accent, spiccato, hooked bowing and pizzicato MMSIO3d Recognize basic symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression as used in corresponding literature
Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 page 9 Month: April following vocabulary: C string notes for viola & cello (C-D-E-F); half & whole step; dynamics-piano, forte, mezzo forte; double stop; legato, staccato, spiccato -Tuning: continue to work on independent tuning via matching open strings to sustained tones, tuning perfect 5ths, fourths, and the octave harmonic with a variety of articulations and interval patterns -improvise simple rhythmic variation on a given melodic fragment shifting to 3 rd position vibrato exercises -compose an 8 measure melody in D or G Major -play the D, G, C, F, and Bb Major scales and their respective minors od b,e,a,d, and g with a variety of mixed bowing patterns -continue to learn a variety of traditional tunes and simplified classical themes with accurate pitch and quality tone using proper -continue to review all previously learned concepts -practice listening & evaluating performance via a rubric similar to that used for LGPE Plot information about new orchestra selections on this same -- memorize all studied scales continue rote drill of especially for changes in bow distribution and speed patterns, etc) wrubrics : review all concepts Preview third year method Continue preparation of level 2-3 string orchestra pieces for Spring performance Students will prepare a short intermediate solo from the classic literature for the respective instrument -ASTA curriculum -MTNA Music Club Festival Book -Suzuki Book 2 -Applebaum Festival Solos -ABRSM public domain resources found at IMSLP MMSIO1 a Demonstrate the intonation MMSIO3d Recognize basic symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression as MMSIO4 b Improvise simple harmonic accompaniments in the key of D and G MMSIO5b Compose simple melodies for respective instrument in the keys of D and G MMSIO6 a Discuss the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality, and instrumentation in selected aural examples MMSIO6 b Identify melodic and harmonic material in given aural examples MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct difficulty MMISO2b Demonstrate vibrato readiness skills MMSIO2c Produce a bowing and pizzicato MMSIO2d Utilize correct finger minor keys of e,a,d, and b MMSIO9 a Identify and compare performance styles of music learned in class MMSIO9b Discuss characteristics of music from various societies and cultures
Curriculum Map for Intermediate Orchestra Grades 81 page 10 Month: May -review all previously learned concepts and vocabulary from the first year of playing -Tuning: continue to work on independent tuning via matching open strings to sustained tones, tuning perfect 5ths, fourths, and the octave harmonic shifting and vibrato exercises with a variety of articulations and intervallic patterns -improvise simple rhythmic variation on a given melodic fragment -begin learning the process of tuning the strings by matching to the same pitches -compose an 8 measure melody in D or G Major - play the D, G, C, F, and Bb Major scales and their respective minors od b,e,a,d, and g with a variety of mixed bowing patterns -explore the chromatic scale -continue to learn a variety of traditional tunes and simplified classical themes with accurate pitch and quality tone using proper -Perform in Spring Concert -Administer Final (playing and written) Create a final of all pieces and composers studied in class for the year -- memorize all studied scales continue rote drill of especially for changes in bow distribution and speed patterns, etc) wrubrics -public performance Review third year of a Continue preparation of level 2-3 string orchestra pieces for Spring performance Students will prepare a short intermediate solo from the classic literature for the respective instrument Some resources: -ASTA curriculum -MTNA Music Club Festival Book -Suzuki Book 2 -Applebaum Festival Solos -ABRSM public domain resources found at IMSLP MMSIO1 a Demonstrate the intonation MMSIO3d Recognize basic symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression as MMSIO4 b Improvise simple harmonic accompaniments in the key of D and G MMSIO5b Compose simple melodies for respective instrument in the keys of D and G MMSIO6 a Discuss the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality, and instrumentation in selected aural examples MMSIO6 b Identify melodic and harmonic material in given aural examples MMSIO2a Demonstrate correct difficulty MMISO2b Demonstrate vibrato readiness skills MMSIO2c Produce a bowing and pizzicato MMSIO2d Utilize correct finger minor keys of e,a,d, and b MMSIO9b discuss characteristics of music from various societies and cultures MMSIO9c Compare, in several cultures of the world,functions music serves, roles of musicians, and conditions under which music is typically performed