Music

Learning Goals and Success Criteria- Posted in every class

Curriculum Expectations

C1.1 sing and/or play, in tune,

music in unison and in two or
more parts from a variety of
cultures, styles, and historical
periods
C1.2 apply the elements of
music through performing,
composing, and arranging music
for a specific effect or clear
purpose
C1.3 create musical
compositions in a variety of
forms for specific purposes and
audiences
C2.2 analyse, using musical
terminology, ways in which the
elements of music are used in
various styles and genres they
perform, listen to, and create

Learning Goal #1
Experience performing music through as many performance
opportunities as possible in a variety of contexts, including
parades, festivals, ceremonies and cultural celebrations.
Success Criteria

Knowledge of music varying types of music

A variety of repertoire suitable for different occasions

and events, both in school and in public forums

Coordination of solos, duets, trios and small in-class

ensembles ready to perform

Participation in extra-curricular opportunities in different

ensembles (steel-pan, drumline, band, choir etc...)
Learning Goal #2
Improve understanding of music through regular listening of
various types and genres of music. Gain greater knowledge of
what to listen for in music through ear-training and dictation of
rhythms, chords, pitch-intervals and melodies. Apply said
knowledge to students own performing abilities.
Success Criteria

Knowledge of the elements of music

Knowledge of rhythmic notation and counting practices

Ability to identify pitch intervals, both written and auditory

Ability to distinguish between major and minor triads

(chords) in basic root position
Learning Goal #3
Compose a piece of music through the creative process and
write it in draft-form on staff-paper with pencil. Use musical
notation technology to create a clean final draft and print it.
Perform compositions in front of peers.
Success Criteria

Utilization of the creative process

Understanding of musical notation

Efficient use of time management with technology

Opportunities to rehearse and perform compositions

Unit/Lesson Outlines including Technology & Arts

Integration/Cross Curricular Connections
Creative Processes
Challenging and Inspiring
Imagining and Generating
Planning and Focusing
Exploring and Experimenting
Producing Preliminary Work
Critical Analysis Process
Revising and Refining
Presenting, Performing and Sharing
Reflecting and Evaluating
Continuous Feedback from Peers and Teacher
throughout these processes
Teaching Strategies
Brainstorming
Conferencing
Cooperative Learning
Experimenting
Focused and Free Exploration
Lateral Thinking
Music Analysis
Cross-Curricular Connections
Literacy
* Reflect on performances
Number sense
-fractions with rhythmic values
Social Studies
* Diversity of cultures represented through music
* Social, political and economical factors that affect music
* Historical, Cultural and Political context of musical works
Tools and Resources
Method book (Standard of Excellence)
Notation software
Music catalogues
Variety of musical instruments and ensemble possibilities