Ashley Elementary Music

Benchmarks are assessed in the marking periods in which they occur.  If a performance occurs in a given marking period, those benchmarks may be assessed in the periods around it.

1^st Marking Period

Echo Short Phrases

Echo short phrases with accurate rhythm in various tempi

Echo Short Phrases on Instruments

Echo patterns on classroom instruments

Sing Following Conductor Cues

Sing and play tempo as indicated by conductor’s gestures

Crescendo/Decrescendo

Recognize crescendo/decrescendo

Sing with Harmonic Accompaniment

Sing melodies with harmonic accompaniment

2^nd Marking Period

Verbalize appropriate behavior for various settings

Articulate an awareness of appropriate behavior in school and professional settings but not always able to articulate it.

Audience behavior at in-school and other concert settings

Play simple chord patterns

Adding sound effects to a story

Create appropriate mood by adding sound effects

Same/Different

Identify phrases, call and response, solo and chorus, and same/different

Evaluate music using a rubric

Use basic guidelines for evaluating performances and compositions

Contrast pop, classical, and jazz

Distinguish between aural examples of pop music, classical music, and jazz

3^rd Marking Period

Read Iconic Rhythm Patterns

Read various iconic representations of rhythm

Create and Arrange Words to a Familiar Song

Create and arrange words to familiar classroom songs

Move Appropriate to Musical Characteristics

Choose and move appropriately to music for home, school, and classroom celebration

Respond through purposeful movement to selected prominent music characteristics or to specific music events while listening to music.

Treble Clef Line Notes

Introduction of the Grand Staff

4^th Marking Period

Play a Steady Beat While Singing

Play a steady beat while singing

Create Simple Rhythmic and Melodic Patterns

Create a simple rhythmic pattern and melodic pattern

Describe Music in Simple Terms

Describe music of various styles and cultures in simple terms; fast/slow, choppy/connected, happy/sad, and be able to move in a way that reflects these elements.

Sing and Play a Variety of Musical Styles and Cultures

Sing and play music from a variety of cultures