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Beginning rc es ra Curri ulum
Beginning orchestra is for sixt grade students who wis to learn
the fund mentals of music through playing t e violin, viola,
cello or string bass. Students will learn correct posture, basic
left and right hand techniques, proper care of the instrument,cello
or string bass. Students will learn correct posture, basic left and
right hand techniques, proper care of the instrument,cello or
string bass. Students will learn correct posture, basic left and
right hand techniques, proper care of the instrument,cello or
string bass. Students will learn correct posture, basic left and
right hand techniques, proper care of the instrument,cello or
string bass. Students will learn correct posture, basic left and
right hand techniques, proper care of the instrument,cello or
string bass. Students will learn correct posture, basic left and
right hand techniques, proper care of the instrument,cello or
string bass. Students will learn correct posture, basic left and
right hand techniques,proper care of the instrument,cello or string
bass. Students will learn correct posture, basic left and right
hand techniques, proper care of the instrument,
ensemble skills and basic note reading skills in a group
setting. Several performance opportu ities will be sche uled
and
students are expected to participate.
Strands Master Core Ob ectives
Instrument Identif the parts of the i strument
Identif the parts of the bow
Name nd locate the strings
Demonstrate an understa ding of proper ca e and maintenanc of
the instrument
General (temperature, humidity, ge tle handling, safe ty)
Rosin, tighten an loosen the bow
Clean the instru ent
Supplies: (should r rest, rosin, endpin rest, cleaning cloth,
folder, pencil, music stand)
Body Position Exhibit correct posture without excess tens on
Demonstrate rest ositio , standin la in osition and seated la in
ositio
Experi nce moving with the instrument to enhance playing s
ills
Playing Techniques Develo left arm techniq es for:
Hand, wrist and rm position
Finger placement for a major tetrac ord on all 4 strin s
Develo right arm techniques for:
Proper bow hold
Proper bow usageProper bow usage
Pizzicato
Develo techniques for eficient practice
Develo the ability to produce a resonant to e
Ear Training Imitate rhythms and bowings
Experi nce playing simple tunes by rote
Develo the ability to ma ch a pitch
Identif musical intervals of unison, octave and fifth
Develo an awareness of intonation
Music Literacy Develo a workin knowled e o basic music notation
and s mbols
Identif and play pitches in the following r nges
Violin: g - a2
Viola: c - d2
Cello: C - d1
Bass: E-d1 (read)Bass: E-d1 (read)
Play in keys of C, G and major
Improvise rhythmic and elodic ideas and phrases
Compo e an 8 measure melody
Develo a working music vocabulary
Develo basic sight reading skills
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Strands Mastery Core Objectives
Ensemble Skills Develo an awareness of correct intonation ithin
an ensemble
Understand the conce t o melod and harmon
Develo an awareness of he importance of a steady beat
Count along with the conductor's beat patte ns
Play a independent line within an ensemb e
Demonstrate proper concert and rehearsal etiquette
Prepar and perform sim le melodies alone and with accompa
iment
Perfor in a variety of s ttings including smaller and larger
ized groups.
Music Appreciat ion Experi nce music from a variety of
cultures
Develo an awareness ofthe history of mus c
Exami e a variety of musical styles and for s
Explor various expressi e elements of mu ic
Develo the ability to an lyze and critique usic composition and
performances
Experi nce the connectio of music to history, culture, heritage
and community
Ongoing Learner Goal
Partici ate coo eratively in a gr up
Adapt hysical abilities adequately to play a musical
instrument
Follow the ins ructor's direction
Readiness Standards
Partici ate coo eratively in a gr up
Adapt hysical abilities adequately to play a musical
instrument
Follow the ins ructor's direction
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