Beginning Band Curriculum Map - Sixth Grade MAJOR UNITS OF INSTRUCTION, specifically MUSICAL GENRE, may or may not be taught in this sequence. Time varies per unit. Standards listed are aligned to state and PAUSD art content. Rehearsals: All rehearsals include warm-ups and technical studies; development of artistic perception and musical concepts; and applications through performance of repertoire. Winter Concert in December, Spring Concert in May Unit of Instruction Standards
Activities/Lessons/Assignments
Time Frame
Demonstrate personal responsibility Bring instrument, music, pencil, and supplies to every rehearsal Note concert dates in binder reminder and family calendar Attend all required performances Goals and Expectations
Habits of Mind
Practice Develop and effective and regular practice routine to reinforce concepts learned in class Practice 4-5 times per week, 20-30 minutes per session
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Rehearsal Techniques Demonstrate respect for self and others Develop effective rehearsal techniques Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and success of the ensemble The Instrument Identify parts, assembly, proper care Basic Skills Artistic Expression
Playing Posture Woodwinds and Brass: proper playing posture and hand position Percussion: proper grip and playing position
September
Tone Quality Woodwinds and Brass: produce good tone quality through correct embouchure, breathing techniques Percussion: produce single strokes, multiple bounce strokes, open double strokes Woodwinds and Brass Articulation, including tonging, accents, slurs, staccato, tenuto, and legato Special Techniques
Artistic Expression
Percussion Proper playing techniques on snare drum, mallet percussion, timpani, suspended cymbal, triangle, wood block, sleigh bells, tambourine, maracas, claves, temple blocks, crash cymbals, bongos, and cowbell
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Rhythmic Perception Count and perform rhythm patterns combining various notes, rests, ties and fermatas Define and perform in basic time signatures, including common time, 4/4 time, 3/4 time, 2/4 time signatures
Musical Concepts Artistic Expression
ongoing Pitch Perception Name notes on the staff in treble clef and bass clef, play notes of one’s own clef Define and play flat, sharp, and natural accidentals Play all pitches within the prescribed ranges for each instrument
Perform one octave sales and arpeggios in the major keys of Concert B flat, E flat, and F
Melodic Perception Define and demonstrate phrase marks, breath marks, melodic contour by steps, skips, and leaps Symbols and Terms Artistic Expression
Symbols Define and perform repeat sign, first and second endings, measure repeat sign, multimeasure rest ongoing Terms Solo/soli/tutti, divisi/unison Sight-reading
Sight-reading
Apply Instrumental Skills
Technical Skills
Creative Expression Historical and Cultural Content
Demonstrate the ability to sight-read music encompassing the technical and musical scope of concepts previously introduced Instrumental Performance Literature Programmatic Dixieland Concert March Multicultural Contemporary Performances Perform concert repertoire as a member of the full band at school concerts, demonstrating the technical and musical mastery learned at the appropriate level
Culminating Performances
Aesthetic Valuing Evaluate and self-assessment Develop criteria (accuracy, balance, blend, stage presence) to evaluate effectiveness of musical performance, and apply the criteria in written assessments
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