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

Sing Expressively

Sing expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation.

Pitch Reading

Use a system to read simple pitch notation in the treble clef in major keys.

Students will create pentatonic scales on pitched percussion instruments.

Identify Instruments Aurally

Identify non-western instruments when presented aurally.

2^nd Marking Period

Read notes in 3 and 2

Read whole, half, quarter, dotted half, and eighth notes and rests in duple and triple meter.

Interpret tempo terms

Interpret terms for tempo and articulation while performing.

Use time signatures

Use appropriate time signatures (2/4, ¾, 4/4) when notating patterns presented by the teacher.

3^rd Marking Period

Sing and Play a Variety

Sing from memory and play a varied repertoire of music representing genres and styles from diverse cultures.

Explain Personal Preference

Explain, using appropriate terminology, personal preferences for specific musical works and styles.

Identify Styles and Genres

Identify aural examples of various styles and genres of American music.

Identify Uses of Music

Identify various uses of music in daily experiences and describe characteristics that make certain music suitable for each use.

4^th Marking Period

Improvise

Improvise simple rhythmic variations and simple melodic embellishments of familiar melodies.

Students will create rhythmic and melodic ostinatos using solfege and pitched/non-pitched percussions.

Arrange Original Song

Arrange original songs for a variety of classroom instruments and/or voices.

Arrange Song with Electronic Media

Use a variety of sound sources and electronic media when arranging original songs.

Define Grade Level Terminology

Define staccato, legato, adagio, andante, allegro