Unit 1: Reading Music 201
Duration
8 Weeks
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
- Personal and Cultural Expression – Practice and Competency
Statement of Inquiry
The fundamental components of the arts must be known in order to express the nature a piece.
Summative Assessment Criteria
ATLs (Skills)
- C-Read critically and for comprehension
- SM-Practise strategies to overcome distractions
- R-Process data and report results
- T-Apply skills and knowledge in unfamiliar situations
Curriculum Standards:
- C1.1 sing and/or play, in tune, from musical notation, unison music and music in two or more parts from diverse cultures, styles, and historical periods
- C1.2 apply the elements of music when singing and/or playing, composing, and arranging music, using them for specific effects and clear purposes
- C2.2 analyse, using musical terminology, ways in which the elements are used in the music that they perform, listen to, and create
- C1.5 demonstrate an understanding of standard and other musical notation through performance and composition
Unit 2: Ensemble skills and performance
Duration
8 Weeks
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
- Orientation in Space and Time-Exchange and interaction
Statement of Inquiry
- The audience observes the identity of the whole group, not just individual parts to exchange meaningful ideas.
Summative Assessment Criteria
- Criterion B
- Criterion C
- Criterion D
ATLs (Skills)
- C-Interpret and use effectively modes of non-verbal communication
- S-Help others to succeed
- S-Encourage others to contribute
Curriculum Standards
- C1.4 use the tools and techniques of musicianship in musical performances
- C1.1 sing and/or play, in tune, from musical notation, unison music and music in two or more parts from diverse cultures, styles, and historical periods
- C1.2 apply the elements of music when singing and/or playing, composing, and arranging music, using them for specific effects and clear purposes
- C2.2 analyse, using musical terminology, ways in which the elements are used in the music that they perform, listen to, and create
- C1.5 demonstrate an understanding of standard and other musical notation through performance and composition
- C2.3 identify and give examples of their strengths and areas for improvement as composers, musical performers, interpreters, and audience members
Unit 3: Beginners of compositions
Duration
8 Weeks
Learner Profile
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
- Personal and Cultural Expression-Creation
Statement of Inquiry
- Creating beautiful music starts with demostrating the rules and methods of composition.
Summative Assessment Criteria
ATLs (Skills)
- SM-Keep a journal to record reflections
- R-Collect, record and verify data
- T-Create original works and ideas; use existing works and ideas in new ways
- T-Apply skills and knowledge in unfamiliar situations
Curriculum Standards
- C1.3 create musical compositions for specific purposes and audiences
- C1.1 sing and/or play, in tune, from musical notation, unison music and music in two or more parts from diverse cultures, styles, and historical periods
- C1.2 apply the elements of music when singing and/or playing, composing, and arranging music, using them for specific effects and clear purposes
- C2.2 analyse, using musical terminology, ways in which the elements are used in the music that they perform, listen to, and create
Unit 4: Performance and Reflection
Duration
8 Weeks
Learner Profile
Key Concept
Related Concept(s)
Global Context
- Identities and Relationships – independence
Statement of Inquiry
- The fundamental elements of the preforming arts must be demonstrated independently and collaboratively in order to change from novice musicians to intermediate.
Summative Assessment Criteria
ATLs (Skills)
- C-Interpret and use effectively modes of non-verbal communication
- S-Manage and resolve conflict and work collaboratively in teams
- SM-What will I work on next?
- SM-What factors are important for helping me learn well?
Curriculum Standards
- C1.1 sing and/or play, in tune, from musical notation, unison music and music in two or more parts from diverse cultures, styles, and historical periods
- C1.2 apply the elements of music when singing and/or playing, composing, and arranging music, using them for specific effects and clear purposes
- C1.4 use the tools and techniques of musicianship in musical performances
- C1.5 demonstrate an understanding of standard and other musical notation through performance and composition
- C2.1 express analytical, personal responses to musical performances in a variety of ways
- C3.1 analyse the influences of music and the media on the development of personal and cultural identity
- C3.2 analyse some historical, cultural, and technological influences on style, genre, and innovation in music