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Fourth graders come to music twice a week. This year they have the opportunity to learn recorders, as well as solidifying the ability to read music on the treble clef staff. This is in preparation for next year when they can choose to play in band or orchestra.

Fourth graders are also invited to participate in Choir.

Curriculum lists the critical elements a fourth grader is expected to learn during their year in music. Report Cards and Assessment shows in detail what skills each fourth grader is assessed for their report card.

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Curriculum

Reads standard notation. Experiences, explores, reads, listens to, identifies and performs: 1) Rhythm: duple meter, note/rest values of quarter, half, whole, 2 connected eighth notes; 2) Form: repeat sign; 3) Melody: line and space notes of treble clef, simple intervals.

Performs on recorder. Alone and in ensemble demonstrating correct techniques: position/posture, breath support, articulation, fingerings, and intonation.

Improvises within a simple structure.

Follows a director.

Uses appropriate active listening techniques with teacher guidance.

Self-evaluates for quality.

Uses teacher critique and observation to improve own work.

Report Cards and Assessment

The following items will be assessed on the progress report.

Develops music skills and techniques: student demonstrates ability to sing or play an instrument with correct technique.

Understands music concepts: student demonstrates ability to read music notation and understands music vocabulary.

Effort: to meet standard the student will consistently follow teacher directions and appropriately participate in music class.