Expressions Music Curriculum - CLASSROOM MUSIC | GRADES 6-8

PERFORM
Play, Sing, Read
	Fundamental	Developmental
	Sing and play alone and with others Perform music from memory Develop a varied repertoire of music Practice appropriate care of instrument/voice Perform a variety of music literature from diverse genres and cultures in a stylistically appropriate manner Perform in a variety of tonalities Hear and perform before notating Read musical symbols and terms Read melodic and rhythmic notation and expressive markings	Demonstrate correct vocal and instrumental production techniques Perform music in unison and two parts Perform and read simple rhythm patterns while maintaining a steady pulse ( and ) Perform simple diatonic melodic patterns
RESPOND
Listen/Evaluate
	Fundamental	Developmental
	Move alone and with others Use music terminology to identify, describe, analyze, and evaluate specific components of music performed and heard Apply critical and creative thinking processes in making musical decisions and evaluations Demonstrate an awareness of personal preferences and preferences of others in the evaluation or music Practice self-assessment Build a personal listening repertoire that represents various musical styles, genres, interpretations, and historical periods	Respond to music forms, metered and unmetered patterns, and melodic contour Identify styles and characteristics of aural examples, melodic and rhythmic phrases, and instrumental tone quality Identify by genre or style aural examples of music from a variety of historical periods and cultures Create and apply personal criteria to evaluate music they perform and hear Identify a variety of musical styles, cultures, genres, and historical periods from aural examples Investigate and compare representative music(s) and musicians' interpretations within and among various genres and styles of music Use personal and establish criteria to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of varied music performed and heard Respond to music through movement
NOTATE
Compose, Arrange, Create, Improvise
	Fundamental	Developmental
	Compose music within specified guidelines using varied traditional and non-traditional sound sources including electronic media Arrange music within specified guidelines for voices and/or instruments using varied traditional and non-traditional sound sources including electronic media Compose, arrange and improvise music that is personally expressive and artistic Improvise with the voice and instruments Improvise accompaniments that enhance text, ideas, and feelings Employ traditional and non-traditional notational systems and expressive markings Hear and perform before notating Notate musical symbols and terms Notate melodic and rhythmic notation and expressive markings	Compose and arrange short pieces that incorporate unity and variety and form Improvise short melodies, rhythms, and variations in a variety of styles
CONNECT
Relate, Apply
	Fundamental	Developmental
	Recognize that music reflects time, place and culture Explore the reciprocal relationship between music and other art forms Recognize the connection between the arts and disciplines outside the arts Identify the role and function of music in one's own life as well as in culture and society Develop audience and performance etiquette appropriate to the musical environment Demonstrate the life skills of creative problem solving, responsibility to a group, self-discipline, communication, and decision making Recognize that music is purposeful and enriching and has the power to affect human emotions Identify ways to apply musical skills and knowledge to lifelong community, career and leisure activities	Identify connections beween current societal trends and the arts Investigate a variety of music and fine arts related careers Recognize characteristics of music of specific cultures