............................. Curriculum Guide Winslow Fifth Grade Instrumental Music  
 

Course Overview:

  
    Band is an elective course offered to all fifth grade students. Students are shown all the instruments and are given the opportunity to rent or purchase instruments if they do not have one of their own. There are a few school owned instruments for student use in hardship cases so all students are given the opportunity to participate. Instrumental music lessons are given to any student demonstrates an interest in learning how to play a band instrument. The band performs at two major concerts, the Christmas concert and the spring concert, to demonstrate their progress through out the year.  
  Objectives:
  
   
  1. To give the student an opportunity to enjoy music though active participation. (A2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5,6) (C1,2,3,5,6)
  2. To work with peers and cooperate in a group effort. (A2,4,6,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5,6) (C1,2,3,4,5,6)
  3. To develop the personal character traits of discipline and responsibility. (A6,8,9) (B3,6) (C2,3,5,6)
  4. To acquire the basic musical concepts and skills leading to increased understanding and enjoyment of music. (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,5) (C1,2,3,4,5,6)
  5. To give each student the opportunity to perform and enjoy music from diverse cultures and historical periods. (A1,2,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5,6) (C1,2,3,5)
 
  Course Content:  
   

  1. Instrumental lessons in small groups of like instruments are given once a week for approximately 30 minutes, and one full band rehearsal once a week for approximately 40 minutes. (A2,4,6,8,9) (B1,2) (C1,3)

  2. Students are expected to practice at home every day for 20 minutes. (A2,4,6,8,9) (B1,2) (C1,2)
  3. Concerts are designed to demonstrate what has been accomplished in the lessons. (A4,6,8,9) (B1) (C1,2,3,6)
  4. Preparation of small groups and individuals for solo and ensemble festival. (A2,4,6,8,9) (B1,2) (C1,2,3,5,6)
 
  Evaluation Techniques:  
   
  1. Teacher observation (A7)
  2. Lesson Reviews(B1,2,3,4) (C1,2,3,6)
  3. Concerts (A4,9) (C2,6)
  4. Concert Reviews (A5) (B1,2) (C1,2,3,5,6)
  5. Regularity of attendance at lessons and performances (A6,7,8,9) (C3)
  6. Evaluation of work done in weekly lessons and home practice (A1,2,6,9) (C1,2,3,6)
  7. Evaluation of attitude and behavior in lessons and performances (A2,6,9) (C2,3,6)
  
 

Textbooks:

  
   
  1. Various technique method books for individual instruments. (A2,3,4,8,9) (B1,2,3,4) (C1,2,3,5)
  2. Level appropriate band literature (A1,2,3,4,8,9) (B1,2,3,4) (C1,2,3,5)
  3. Solo and ensemble literature (A1,2,4,8,9) (B1,2,3,4) (C1,2,3,5)
  
  Material Aids:  
   
  1. Students instruments (A4,9)
  2. Teacher demonstration instruments (A4,5,9)
  3. School owned instruments (A8,9)
  4. Technique and method book with compact disk accompaniment (A8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4,5)
  5. Stereo record, cassette tape, and compact disk player (A4,9) (B1,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4,5,6)
  6. Music literature library (A2,4,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,3,4,5)
  7. Video camera (A4,9) (C1,2,3,4,5,6)
  8. Television (A4,9) (C1,2,3,4,5,6)
  9. Instructional video tapes (A9) (B1,2,5) (C1,2,3,4,5)
  10. Piano (A4,9)
  11. Music stands
  12. Shelving and file cabinets
  13. Posture chairs
  14. Teachers desk
  15. Reeds, valve oil and repair supplies
 
       
       
  General Syllabi for the Fifth Grade Band  
 

Music Level I for All Instruments:

  
    Using a balanced variety of age-level appropriate music and method books, the instrumental music program will plan it's curriculum to train each student in the following skills.  
  Tone Production:  
   
  1. Demonstrate the basic characteristic tone of the instrument. (A1,4,8,9)
  2. Demonstrate proper styles of articulation for attacks and releases of tone. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B2)
  3. Demonstrate the basic dynamic levels. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B2)
  
  Technique:  
   
  1. Demonstrate the proper assembly and maintenance of one's own instrument. (A4,9)
  2. Demonstrate correct posture and breath support. (A1,4,7,9)
  3. Demonstrate correct breathing techniques. (A1,4,7,8,9)
  4. Demonstrate basic tuning of one's instrument. (A2,4,7,9)
  5. Percussion: perform basic drum rudiments and xylophone technique. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B1)
 
  Reading:  
   
  1. Understand the line/space relationship of the appropriate clefs. (A2,4,7,9)
  2. Identify the notes on the staff in the music being performed. (A2,4,7,8,9)
  3. Demonstrate the ability to interpret basic time signatures. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B1,2)
  4. Demonstrate a steady beat while reading music. (A2,4,7,9)
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of clapping, counting, and performing simple rhythms. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B2,3)
  
  Auditory Perception:  
   
  1. Recognize the difference between a tone that is in tune with another and one that is not. (A3,4,7,9) (B2) (C2,3,6)
  2. Imitate modeled examples of different tempos. (A2,4,5,7,8,9) (B2,3,4,6) (C1,2,3,6)
  3. Imitate, through echoing, simple rhythmic patterns. (A1,4,5,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,6) (C1,3,6)
  
  Expression:  
   
  1. Recreate modeled differences in dynamics and tempo. (A2,4,5,7,8,9) (B2,3,4) (C3,6)
  
  Ensemble:  
   
  1. Actively participate in a performance ensemble. (A1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5,6) (C1,2,3,5,6)
  2. Demonstrate the responsibility of a good ensemble performer. (Such as good attendance, learning music, positive attitude toward self-development, and development of group goals.) (A4,5,6,7,8,9) (B6) (C2,3,5,6)
  3. Develop good listening skills (A3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5,6) (C1,2,3,4,5,6)
  
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