7th Grade Beginning Band Curriculum

7th Grade Beginning Band Curriculum Course Description: Seventh Grade Beginning Band is the first full year in a six-year program designed to develop a student's musical abilities through a study of instrumental music. The Park Hill band program includes flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Students learn the fundamentals necessary to properly hold and produce a characteristic sound on a band instrument. Instrument care and proper rehearsal etiquette are taught and practiced. Students participate in one concert each semester. Scope and Sequence: Timeframe Unit Instructional Topics Ongoing Music Reading Skills Topic 1: Notation Ongoing Music Technique Skills Topic 1: Posture Topic 2: Tone Topic 3: Articulation Topic 4: Fingering/Note Accuracy Ongoing Music Performance Skills Topic 1: Genres Topic 2: Ensemble Performance

Unit 1: Music Reading Skills Subject: 7th Grade Beginning Band Grade: 7 Name of Unit: Music Reading Skills Length of Unit: Ongoing Overview of Unit: The student will engage in a variety of activities that will teach them to perform utilizing appropriate music literacy skills. The student will transfer this understanding to their performances through correct notation and rhythmic accuracy. Priority Standards for unit: AP1A6-8a General Music Classes: Identify and analyze forms and composition techniques: AB/*binary, ABA/*ternary, rondo, first and second endings, repeat signs, coda, two-part songs, theme and variation, DC/Fine, DS al coda/fine, AABA/song form, fugue AP1A6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Identify forms used in selected ensemble repertoire AP1B6-12b Describe the musical expression (mood) of an aural example AP1B6-12d Determine the possible origin of an aural example (e.g., location and time) AP2A6-12a General Music Classes and Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Develop criteria to distinguish between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture, stage presence, diction/articulation, style EP1A6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Perform standard rhythmic notation in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8-meter signature with bar lines using all rhythm and note values above EP1B6-8b Identify accidentals sharps, flats, natural signs EP1B6-8c Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Employ standard pitch notation in the clef appropriate to student s instrument or voice in an appropriate range and *keys Supporting Standards for unit: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. TT.AB.I.1: Students will develop positive social identities based on their membership in multiple groups in society. TT.AB.D.6: Students will express comfort with people who are both similar to and different from them and engage respectfully with all people. 2 Page

Unwrapped Concepts Unwrapped Skills (Students Bloom s Webb's (Students need to know) need to be able to do) Taxonomy Levels DOK forms and composition techniques: AB/*binary, ABA/*ternary, rondo, first and second endings, repeat signs, coda, two-part songs, theme and variation, DC/Fine, DS al coda/fine, AABA/song form, fugue Identify Understand 1 forms and composition techniques: AB/*binary, ABA/*ternary, rondo, first and second endings, repeat signs, coda, two-part songs, theme and variation, DC/Fine, DS al coda/fine, AABA/song form, fugue Analyze Analyze 3 forms used in selected ensemble repertoire Identify Analyze 3 the musical expression (mood) of an aural example Describe Apply 2 the possible origin of an aural example (e.g., location and time) Determine Evaluate 4 between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture, stage presence, diction/articulation, style distinguish Evaluate 4 standard rhythmic notation in 2/4, ¾, 4/4 and 6/8 meter signature with bar lines using all rhythm and note values above Perform Create 4 accidentals sharps, flats, natural signs Identify Apply 2 standard pitch notation in the clef appropriate to student s instrument Employ Apply 2 3 Page

or voice in an appropriate range and *keys standard symbols for dynamics, tempo and articulation: p for piano, for forte, mp for mezzo piano, mf for mezzo forte, pp for pianissimo, ff for fortissimo, cresc or < for crescendo, decres or> for decrescendo, dim for diminuendo, *accelerando, *allegro, *ritardando, *moderato, *andante, *largo, *a tempo, accent, fermata, ties, slurs, staccato, legato Identify Apply 2 Essential Questions: 1. How is music represented in written form? Enduring Understanding/Big Ideas: 1. Music uses a symbolic notation on staves to indicate duration and pitch of sound. Unit Vocabulary: Academic Cross-Curricular Words Content/Domain Specific Styles: march chorale overture programmatic classical scales arpeggios thirds instrumentation: flute clarinet alto Saxophone tenor Saxophone trumpet French Horn trombone 4 Page

euphonium tuba piano bells xylophone chimes vibes (vibraphone) Marimba auxillary percussion timpani snare drum bass drum clef Treble clef Bass clef Staff Grand staff Double bar Bar line Ledger lines Time signature common time 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, cut time major minor p for piano f for forte mp for mezzo piano mf for mezzo forte pp for pianissimo ff for fortissimo cresc or < for crescendo decres or> for decrescendo dim for diminuendo accelerando ritardando Poco allegro moderato andante 5 Page

largo a tempo accent fermata ties slurs glissando (gliss) straight mute solo soli staccato marcato Legato accidental sharp flat natural sign rhythm whole note/rest quarter note/rest half note/rest eighth-note/rest dotted half note/rest sixteenth notes/rest dotted quarter/rest dotted eighth/rest dotted quarter note/rest multimeasure rest Rule of the Dot syncopation cadence repeat signs 1st ending/2nd ending DC/Fine DS al coda/fine balance blend chord Divisi unison 6 Page

harmony intonation measure barline Time signature Meter - simple Meter - compound Chromatic Range Timbre Tutti Consonance Dissonance Resonance Vibrato Body alignment/posture 7 Page

Topic 1: Notation Engaging Experience 1 Title: Notation Suggested Length of Time: Ongoing Standards Addressed Priority: EP1B6-8c Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Employ standard pitch notation in the clef appropriate to student s instrument or voice in an appropriate range and *keys EP1B6-8b Identify accidentals sharps, flats, natural signs EP1A6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Perform standard rhythmic notation in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8-meter signature with bar lines using all rhythm and note values above AP1A6-8a General Music Classes: Identify and analyze forms and composition techniques: AB/*binary, ABA/*ternary, rondo, first and second endings, repeat signs, coda, two-part songs, theme and variation, DC/Fine, DS al coda/fine, AABA/song form, fugue Supporting: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Detailed Description/Instructions: Throughout the year students will learn to read a variety of symbols and signs and apply them to music performance. Students may use MusicTheory.net and/or SmartMusic.com to practice these concepts. Bloom s Levels: Apply Webb s DOK: 2 Engaging Experience 2 Title: Reading and performing rhythms Suggested Length of Time: Ongoing Standards Addressed Priority: EP1A6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Perform standard rhythmic notation in 2/4, ¾, 4/4 and 6/8-meter signature with bar lines using all rhythm and note values above PP2A6-8b Read and perform rhythms in simple *meter: Whole note/rest, Quarter note/rest, Half note/rest, Eighth note/rest, Dotted half note, Sixteenth notes, dotted quarter followed by eighth, *syncopation 8 Page

PP2B6-8a Instrumental Performance Classes: Read and perform music notation at a beginning to 2 grade-level (refer to glossary for Level of Difficulty) Supporting: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Detailed Description/Instructions: Throughout the year students will be learning how to read various rhythms and applying them in music performance. Students may use MusicTheory.net and/or SmartMusic.com to practice these concepts. Bloom s Levels: Apply Webb s DOK: 2 9 Page

Engaging Scenario Engaging Scenario (An Engaging Scenario is a culminating activity that includes the following components: situation, challenge, specific roles, audience, product or performance.) The ensemble's culminating activity will be a public performance at the end of each semester. Each student will complete a post-concert evaluation in regards to rhythm and note accuracy. 10 Page

Summary of Engaging Learning Experiences for Topics Topic Engaging Experience Title Description Suggested Length of Time Notation Notation Throughout the year students will learn to read a variety of symbols and signs and apply them to music performance. Students may use MusicTheory.net and/or SmartMusic.com to practice these concepts. Ongoing Notation Rhythm and performing rhythms Throughout the year students will be learning how to read various rhythms and applying them in music performance. Students may use MusicTheory.net and/or SmartMusic.com to practice these concepts. Ongoing 11 Page

Unit 2: Music Technique Skills Subject: 7th Grade Band Grade: 7 Name of Unit: Music Technique Skills Length of Unit: Ongoing Overview of Unit: The student will engage in a variety of activities that will teach them to perform utilizing appropriate music technique skills. The student will transfer this understanding to their performances through correct posture, tone, articulation, and note accuracy. Priority Standards for unit: AP2A6-12a General Music Classes and Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Develop criteria to distinguish between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture.\/stage presence, diction/articulation, style EP1A6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Perform standard rhythmic notation in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8-meter signature with bar lines using all rhythm and note values above EP1B6-8b Identify accidentals sharps, flats, natural signs EP1B6-8c Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Employ standard pitch notation in the clef appropriate to student s instrument or voice in an appropriate range and *keys EP1C6-8a General Music Classes: Identify standard symbols for dynamics, tempo and articulation: p for piano, for forte, mp for mezzo piano, mf for mezzo forte, pp for pianissimo, ff for fortissimo, cresc or < for crescendo, decres or> for decrescendo, dim for diminuendo, *accelerando, *allegro, *ritardando, *moderato, *andante, *largo, *a tempo, accent, fermata, ties, slurs, staccato, legato EP1D6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Use standard notation for rhythm, pitch, and expressive elements to record musical ideas of 2 to 4 measures for instruments or voice (See Elements of Music) EP1E6-8a Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Sight read standard musical notation at level 2 difficulty [Level 2 Easy; may include changes of tempo, *key, and meter; modest ranges] PP2A6-8b Read and perform rhythms in simple *meter: Whole note/rest, Quarter note/rest, Half note/rest, Eighth note/rest, Dotted half note, Sixteenth notes, dotted quarter followed by eighth, *syncopation PP2A6-8d Instrumental Performance Classes: Demonstrate instrumental technique (e.g., fingerings, bowings, stickings, playing position, tone quality, *articulation) PP2A6-8e Demonstrate instrument maintenance and care 12 Page

Supporting Standards for unit: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. TT.AB.I.1: Students will develop positive social identities based on their membership in multiple groups in society. TT.AB.D.6: Students will express comfort with people who are both similar to and different from them and engage respectfully with all people. Unwrapped Concepts Unwrapped Skills (Students Bloom s Webb's (Students need to know) need to be able to do) Taxonomy Levels DOK between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture.\/stage presence, diction/articulation, style Distinguish Evaluate 4 standard rhythmic notation in 2/4, ¾, 4/4 and 6/8 meter signature with bar lines using all rhythm and note values above Perform Create 4 accidentals sharps, flats, natural signs Identify Apply 2 standard pitch notation in the clef appropriate to student s instrument or voice in an appropriate range and *keys Employ Apply 2 standard symbols for dynamics, tempo and articulation: p for piano, for forte, mp for mezzo piano, mf for mezzo forte, pp for pianissimo, ff for fortissimo, cresc or < for crescendo, decres or> for decrescendo, dim for diminuendo, *accelerando, *allegro, *ritardando, *moderato, *andante, Identify Apply 2 13 Page

*largo, *a tempo, accent, fermata, ties, slurs, staccato, legato standard notation for rhythm, pitch, and expressive elements to record musical ideas of 2 to 4 measures for instruments or voice Use Create 4 standard musical notation at level 2 difficulty Sight read Create 4 rhythms in simple *meter: Whole note/rest, Quarter note/rest, Half note/rest, Eighth note/rest, Dotted half note, Sixteenth notes, dotted quarter followed by eighth, *syncopation Read Analyze 3 rhythms in simple *meter: Whole note/rest, Quarter note/rest, Half note/rest, Eighth note/rest, Dotted half note, Sixteenth notes, dotted quarter followed by eighth, *syncopation Perform Create 4 instrumental technique (e.g., fingerings, bowings, stickings, playing position, tone quality, *articulation) Demonstrate Apply 2 instrument maintenance and care Demonstrate Apply 2 Essential Questions: 1. Why is proper posture essential for successful musical performance? 2. Why are breathing and proper tone production essential for a successful musical performance? 3. Why is correct articulation essential for successful musical performance? 4. Why are correct fingering and note accuracy essential for successful musical performance? Enduring Understanding/Big Ideas: 1. Proper posture facilitates correct hand position and breathing necessary to create technical fluency and a characteristic tone. 2. Correct breathing and proper tone production are necessary to achieve the specific timbre required by the genre of music. 14 Page

3. Correct articulation is necessary to achieve the desired effect for the genre of music being performed. 4. Correct fingering and note accuracy are necessary to achieve the desired effect of the music being performed. Unit Vocabulary: Academic Cross-Curricular Words Content/Domain Specific Styles: march chorale overture programmatic classical scales arpeggios thirds instrumentation: flute clarinet alto Saxophone tenor Saxophone trumpet French Horn trombone euphonium tuba piano bells xylophone chimes vibes (vibraphone) Marimba auxillary percussion timpani snare drum bass drum clef Treble clef Bass clef Staff Grand staff Double bar Bar line Ledger lines 15 Page

Time signature common time 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, cut time major minor p for piano f for forte mp for mezzo piano mf for mezzo forte pp for pianissimo ff for fortissimo cresc or < for crescendo decres or> for decrescendo dim for diminuendo accelerando ritardando Poco allegro moderato andante largo a tempo accent fermata ties slurs glissando (gliss) straight mute solo soli staccato marcato Legato accidental sharp flat natural sign rhythm whole note/rest quarter note/rest half note/rest eighth-note/rest dotted half note/rest sixteenth notes/rest dotted quarter/rest dotted eighth/rest 16 Page

dotted quarter note/rest multimeasure rest Rule of the Dot syncopation cadence repeat signs 1st ending/2nd ending DC/Fine DS al coda/fine balance blend chord Divisi unison harmony intonation measure barline Time signature Meter - simple Meter - compound Chromatic Range Timbre Tutti Consonance Dissonance Resonance Vibrato Body alignment/posture 17 Page

Topic 1: Posture Engaging Experience 1 Title: Correct Posture Suggested Length of Time: Ongoing Standards Addressed Priority: AP2A6-12a General Music Classes and Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Develop criteria to distinguish between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture.\/stage presence, diction/articulation, style PP2A6-8d Instrumental Performance Classes: Demonstrate instrumental technique (e.g., fingerings, bowings, stickings, playing position, tone quality, *articulation) EP1E6-8a Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Sight read standard musical notation at level 2 difficulty [Level 2 Easy; may include changes of tempo, *key, and meter; modest ranges] Supporting: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Detailed Description/Instructions: Through supported breath, healthy body alignment/posture, proper instrument placement, and hand position, a student will perform with acceptable instrumental performance technique. Students will video record themselves playing and will be evaluated on their posture. Feedback will be provided about proper posture. Bloom s Levels: Apply Webb s DOK: 2 18 Page

Topic 2: Tone Engaging Experience 1 Title: Breathing/Tone Suggested Length of Time: Ongoing Standards Addressed Priority: AP2A6-12a General Music Classes and Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Develop criteria to distinguish between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture, stage presence, diction/articulation, style PP2E6-8b Instrumental Performance Classes: Demonstrate characteristic timbre, tempo, and dynamics independently for group performance, responding expressively to the cues of the conductor PP2A6-8c Read and perform a short song/piece using effective expression and characteristic timbre PP2A6-8d Instrumental Performance Classes: Demonstrate instrumental technique (e.g., fingerings, bowings, stickings, playing position, tone quality, *articulation) Supporting: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Detailed Description/Instructions: Throughout the year students will learn a variety of techniques to produce a characteristic tone for their individual instrument. Students will video record themselves playing and will be evaluated on their tone. Feedback will be provided about proper tone. Bloom s Levels: Create Webb s DOK: Level 2 19 Page

Topic 3: Articulation Engaging Experience 1 Title: Correct Articulation Suggested Length of Time: Ongoing Standards Addressed Priority: AP2A6-12a General Music Classes and Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Develop criteria to distinguish between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture.\/stage presence, diction/articulation, style PP2A6-8d Instrumental Performance Classes: Demonstrate instrumental technique (e.g., fingerings, bowings, stickings, playing position, tone quality, *articulation) EP1E6-8a Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Sight read standard musical notation at level 2 difficulty [Level 2 Easy; may include changes of tempo, *key, and meter; modest ranges] Supporting: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Detailed Description/Instructions: Throughout the year students will learn a variety of techniques to produce characteristic articulations for their individual instrument and apply them to multiple genres of music. Students will video record themselves playing and will be evaluated on their articulation. Feedback will be provided about proper articulation. Bloom s Levels: Create Webb s DOK: Level 2 20 Page

Topic 4: Fingering/Note Accuracy Engaging Experience 1 Title: Fingerings and Note Accuracy Suggested Length of Time: Ongoing Standards Addressed Priority: AP2A6-12a General Music Classes and Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Develop criteria to distinguish between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture, stage presence, diction/articulation, style PP2E6-8b Instrumental Performance Classes: Demonstrate characteristic timbre, tempo, and dynamics independently for group performance, responding expressively to the cues of the conductor PP2A6-8c Read and perform a short song/piece using effective expression and characteristic timbre PP2A6-8d Instrumental Performance Classes: Demonstrate instrumental technique (e.g., fingerings, bowings, stickings, playing position, tone quality, *articulation) Supporting: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Detailed Description/Instructions: Throughout the year, students will learn a variety of techniques to produce correct fingerings and note accuracy for their individual instrument and apply them to multiple genres of music. Students will video record themselves playing and will be evaluated on their note accuracy. Feedback will be provided about proper fingering and note accuracy. Bloom s Levels: Create Webb s DOK: Level 2 21 Page

Summary of Engaging Learning Experiences for Topics Topic Engaging Experience Title Description Suggested Length of Time Posture Correct Posture Through supported breath, healthy body alignment/posture, proper instrument placement, and hand position, a student will perform with acceptable instrumental performance technique. Ongoing Tone Breathing/ Tone Throughout the year students will learn a variety of techniques to produce a characteristic tone for their individual instrument. Ongoing Articulation Correct Articulation Throughout the year students will learn a variety of techniques to produce characteristic articulations for their individual instrument and apply them to multiple genres of music. Ongoing Fingering/ Note Accuracy Fingerings and Note Accuracy Throughout the year, students will learn a variety of techniques to produce correct fingerings and note accuracy for their individual instrument and apply them to multiple genres of music. Ongoing 23 Page

Unit 3: Music Performance Skills Subject: 7th Grade Beginning Band Grade: 7 Name of Unit: Music Performance Skills Length of Unit: Ongoing Overview of Unit: The student will engage in a variety of activities that will teach them to perform utilizing appropriate music performance skills. The student will transfer this understanding to their performances through a variety of genres and ensemble performance skills. Priority Standards for unit: AP1A6-8a General Music Classes: Identify and analyze forms and composition techniques: AB/*binary, ABA/*ternary, rondo, first and second endings, repeat signs, coda, two-part songs, theme and variation, DC/Fine, DS al coda/fine, AABA/song form, fugue AP1A6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Identify forms used in selected ensemble repertoire AP1B6-12b Describe the musical expression (mood) of an aural example AP2A6-12a General Music Classes and Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Develop criteria to distinguish between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture, stage presence, diction/articulation, style EP1A6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Perform standard rhythmic notation in 2/4, ¾, 4/4 and 6/8-meter signature with bar lines using all rhythm and note values above EP1B6-8b Identify accidentals sharps, flats, natural signs EP1C6-8a General Music Classes: Identify standard symbols for dynamics, tempo and articulation: p for piano, for forte, mp for mezzo piano, mf for mezzo forte, pp for pianissimo, ff for fortissimo, cresc or < for crescendo, decres or> for decrescendo, dim for diminuendo, *accelerando, *allegro, *ritardando, *moderato, *andante, *largo, *a tempo, accent, fermata, ties, slurs, staccato, legato EP1D6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Use standard notation for rhythm, pitch, and expressive elements to record musical ideas of 2 to 4 measures for instruments or voice (See Elements of Music) IC1B6-8a General Music/Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Describe ways in which the principles and subject matter of other disciplines are interrelated with those of music 24 Page

PP1B6-8a General Music Classes: Use dynamics and phrasing to communicate an interpretation of a given style PP1C6-8a General Music Classes: Apply stylistic elements needed to perform the music of various *genres and cultures PP2A6-8b Read and perform rhythms in simple *meter: Whole note/rest, Quarter note/rest, Half note/rest, Eighth note/rest, Dotted half note, Sixteenth notes, dotted quarter followed by eighth, *syncopation PP2A6-8c Read and perform a short song/piece using effective expression and characteristic timbre PP2B6-8a Instrumental Performance Classes: Read and perform music notation at a beginning to 2 grade-level (refer to glossary for Level of Difficulty) PP2C6-8b Instrumental Performance Classes: Perform a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures, genres and styles PP2E6-8b Instrumental Performance Classes: Demonstrate characteristic timbre, tempo, and dynamics independently for group performance, responding expressively to the cues of the conductor HC1C6-8a Describe the function of music in various settings and cultural events HC1C6-8b Attend and describe live musical experiences HC1D6-8a Compare and contrast a variety of music and music-related vocations and avocations IC1B6-8b Explain the importance of group participation, perseverance, and commitment in musical and non-musical settings. PP1E6-8b Respond expressively to conductor s cues Supporting Standards for unit: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. TT.AB.I.1: Students will develop positive social identities based on their membership in multiple groups in society. TT.AB.D.6: Students will express comfort with people who are both similar to and different from them and engage respectfully with all people. 25 Page

Unwrapped Concepts Unwrapped Skills (Students Bloom s Webb's (Students need to know) need to be able to do) Taxonomy Levels DOK forms and composition techniques: AB/*binary, ABA/*ternary, rondo, first and second endings, repeat signs, coda, two-part songs, theme and variation, DC/Fine, DS al coda/fine, AABA/song form, fugue Identify Understand 1 forms and composition techniques: AB/*binary, ABA/*ternary, rondo, first and second endings, repeat signs, coda, two-part songs, theme and variation, DC/Fine, DS al coda/fine, AABA/song form, fugue Analyze Analyze 3 forms used in selected ensemble repertoire Identify Analyze 3 the musical expression (mood) of an aural example Describe Apply 2 between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture, stage presence, diction/articulation, style Distinguish Evaluate 4 standard rhythmic notation in 2/4, ¾, 4/4 and 6/8 meter signature with bar lines using all rhythm and note values above Perform Create 4 accidentals sharps, flats, natural signs Identify Apply 2 standard notation for rhythm, pitch, and expressive elements to record musical ideas of 2 to 4 measures for instruments or voice Use Create 4 26 Page

ways in which the principles and subject matter of other disciplines are interrelated with those of music Describe Evaluate 4 dynamics and phrasing to communicate an interpretation of a given style Use Apply 4 stylistic elements needed to perform the music of various *genres and cultures Apply Create 4 rhythms in simple *meter: Whole note/rest, Quarter note/rest, Half note/rest, Eighth note/rest, Dotted half note, Sixteenth notes, dotted quarter followed by eighth, *syncopation Read Understand 2 rhythms in simple *meter: Whole note/rest, Quarter note/rest, Half note/rest, Eighth note/rest, Dotted half note, Sixteenth notes, dotted quarter followed by eighth, *syncopation Perform Apply 3 a short song/pieceusing effective expression and characteristic timbre Read Understand 2 a short song/pieceusing effective expression and characteristic timbre Perform Create 4 music notation at a beginning to 2 grade-level Read Understand 2 music notation at a beginning to 2 grade-level Perform Create 4 a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures, genres and styles Perform Create 4 stylistic elements needed to perform the music of various cultures, genres and styles Apply Create 4 characteristic timbre, tempo, and dynamics independently for group performance, responding Demonstrate Create 4 27 Page

expressively to the cues of the conductor the function of music in various settings and cultural events Describe Analyze 4 live musical experiences Attend Understand 2 live musical experiences Describe Analyze 3 a variety of music and musicrelated vocations and avocations Compare and contrast Evaluate 3 the importance of group participation, perseverance, and commitment in musical and nonmusical settings. Explain Understand 2 expressively to conductor s cues Respond Create 4 Essential Questions: 1. Why does performance change in each unique band genre? 2. How are the roles of the individual musicians varied? Enduring Understanding/Big Ideas: 1. Given the historical understanding of the many and varied genres, a performer must adapt their performance to fit the style, tone, articulation, and timing of the composition. 2. The roles of the individual musician vary in ensemble performance according to the instrumentation needs and the style or genre of a piece. Unit Vocabulary: Academic Cross-Curricular Words Content/Domain Specific Styles: march chorale overture programmatic classical scales arpeggios thirds instrumentation: flute clarinet alto Saxophone 28 Page

tenor Saxophone trumpet french Horn trombone euphonium tuba piano bells xylophone chimes vibes (vibraphone) Marimba auxillary percussion timpani snare drum bass drum clef Treble clef Bass clef Staff Grand staff Double bar Bar line Ledger lines Time signature common time 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, cut time major minor p for piano f for forte mp for mezzo piano mf for mezzo forte pp for pianissimo ff for fortissimo cresc or < for crescendo decres or> for decrescendo dim for diminuendo accelerando ritardando 29 Page

Poco allegro moderato andante largo a tempo accent fermata ties slurs glissando (gliss) straight mute solo soli staccato marcato Legato accidental sharp flat natural sign rhythm whole note/rest quarter note/rest half note/rest eighth-note/rest dotted half note/rest sixteenth notes/rest dotted quarter/rest dotted eighth/rest dotted quarter note/rest multimeasure rest Rule of the Dot syncopation cadence repeat signs 1st ending/2nd ending DC/Fine DS al coda/fine balance 30 Page

blend chord Divisi unison harmony intonation measure barline Time signature Meter - simple Meter - compound Chromatic Range Timbre Tutti Consonance Dissonance Resonance Vibrato Body alignment/posture 31 Page

Topic 1: Genres Engaging Experience 1 Title: Performing music of varied band genres Suggested Length of Time: Ongoing Standards Addressed Priority: AP1A6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Identify forms used in selected ensemble repertoire PP1C6-8a General Music Classes: Apply stylistic elements needed to perform the music of various *genres and cultures PP2C6-8b Instrumental Performance Classes: Perform a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures, genres and styles PP2C6-8c Apply stylistic elements needed to perform the music of various cultures, genres and styles HC1C6-8b Attend and describe live musical experiences Supporting: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Detailed Description/Instructions: Throughout the year students will be performing varying genres of concert literature to demonstrate their understanding of music reading skills and technique. Genres may include but are not limited to: marches, ballades/chorales, overtures, and programmatic works. Bloom s Levels: Create Webb s DOK: Level 4 32 Page

Topic 2: Ensemble Performance Engaging Experience 1 Title: Learning to Perform as an Ensemble Suggested Length of Time: Ongoing Standards Addressed Priority: AP1A6-8a General Music Classes: Identify and analyze forms and composition techniques: AB/*binary, ABA/*ternary, rondo, first and second endings, repeat signs, coda, two-part songs, theme and variation, DC/Fine, DS al coda/fine, AABA/song form, fugue AP1B6-12b Describe the musical expression (mood) of an aural example AP2A6-12a General Music Classes and Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Develop criteria to distinguish between quality and non-quality performance through listening and self-assessment with regard to the following musical elements: tone quality, expression/phrasing, rhythmic accuracy, pitch accuracy, part acquisition, blend/balance, posture, stage presence, diction/articulation, style EP1A6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Perform standard rhythmic notation in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8-meter signature with bar lines using all rhythm and note values above EP1B6-8b Identify accidentals sharps, flats, natural signs EP1C6-8a General Music Classes: Identify standard symbols for dynamics, tempo and articulation: p for piano, for forte, mp for mezzo piano, mf for mezzo forte, pp for pianissimo, ff for fortissimo, cresc or < for crescendo, decres or> for decrescendo, dim for diminuendo, *accelerando, *allegro, *ritardando, *moderato, *andante, *largo, *a tempo, accent, fermata, ties, slurs, staccato, legato EP1D6-8b Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Use standard notation for rhythm, pitch, and expressive elements to record musical ideas of 2 to 4 measures for instruments or voice (See Elements of Music) IC1B6-8a General Music/Vocal and Instrumental Performance Classes: Describe ways in which the principles and subject matter of other disciplines are interrelated with those of music PP1B6-8a General Music Classes: Use dynamics and phrasing to communicate an interpretation of a given style PP1C6-8a General Music Classes: Apply stylistic elements needed to perform the music of various *genres and cultures 33 Page

PP2A6-8b Read and perform rhythms in simple *meter: Whole note/rest, Quarter note/rest, Half note/rest, Eighth note/rest, Dotted half note, Sixteenth notes, dotted quarter followed by eighth, *syncopation PP2A6-8c Read and perform a short song/piece using effective expression and characteristic timbre PP2B6-8a Instrumental Performance Classes: Read and perform music notation at a beginning to 2 grade-level (refer to glossary for Level of Difficulty) PP2C6-8b Instrumental Performance Classes: Perform a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures, genres and styles PP2E6-8b Instrumental Performance Classes: Demonstrate characteristic timbre, tempo, and dynamics independently for group performance, responding expressively to the cues of the conductor HC1C6-8a Describe the function of music in various settings and cultural events HC1C6-8b Attend and describe live musical experiences HC1D6-8a Compare and contrast a variety of music and music-related vocations and avocations IC1B6-8b Explain the importance of group participation, perseverance, and commitment in musical and non-musical settings. PP1E6-8b Respond expressively to conductor s cues Supporting: ISTE-EMPOWERED LEARNER.1: Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences. Detailed Description/Instructions: Throughout the year students will be performing varying genres of concert literature to demonstrate their understanding of music reading skills and technique. Bloom s Levels: Create Webb s DOK: Level 4 34 Page

Summary of Engaging Learning Experiences for Topics Topic Engaging Experience Title Description Suggested Length of Time Genres Performing music of varied band genres Throughout the year students will be performing varying genres of concert literature to demonstrate their understanding of music reading skills and technique. Genres may include but are not limited to: marches, ballades/chorales, overtures, and programmatic works. Ongoing Ensemble Performance Learning to Perform as an Ensemble Throughout the year students will be performing varying genres of concert literature to demonstrate their understanding of music reading skills and technique. Ongoing 36 Page

Unit of Study Terminology Appendices: All Appendices and supporting material can be found in this course s shell course in the District s Learning Management System. Assessment Leveling Guide: A tool to use when writing assessments in order to maintain the appropriate level of rigor that matches the standard. Big Ideas/Enduring Understandings: Foundational understandings teachers want students to be able to discover and state in their own words by the end of the unit of study. These are answers to the essential questions. Engaging Experience: Each topic is broken into a list of engaging experiences for students. These experiences are aligned to priority and supporting standards, thus stating what students should be able to do. An example of an engaging experience is provided in the description, but a teacher has the autonomy to substitute one of their own that aligns to the level of rigor stated in the standards. Engaging Scenario: This is a culminating activity in which students are given a role, situation, challenge, audience, and a product or performance is specified. Each unit contains an example of an engaging scenario, but a teacher has the ability to substitute with the same intent in mind. Essential Questions: Engaging, open-ended questions that teachers can use to engage students in the learning. Priority Standards: What every student should know and be able to do. These were chosen because of their necessity for success in the next course, the state assessment, and life. Supporting Standards: Additional standards that support the learning within the unit. Topic: These are the main teaching points for the unit. Units can have anywhere from one topic to many, depending on the depth of the unit. Unit of Study: Series of learning experiences/related assessments based on designated priority standards and related supporting standards. Unit Vocabulary: Words students will encounter within the unit that are essential to understanding. Academic Cross-Curricular words (also called Tier 2 words) are those that can be found in multiple content areas, not just this one. Content/Domain Specific vocabulary words are those found specifically within the content. Symbols: This symbol depicts an experience that can be used to assess a student s 21st Century Skills using the rubric provided by the district. This symbol depicts an experience that integrates professional skills, the development of professional communication, and/or the use of professional mentorships in authentic classroom learning activities. 37 Page