DISTRICT 228 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SCOPE AND SEQUENCE OF

EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES

= Skill Introduced NOTE: All skills are continuously developed throughout each grade level after being introduced.

LEARNING STANDARDS DESCRIPTOR BEG.

BAND BAND 1

INTER. BAND

BAND 2

CON. BAND

BAND 3

SYMPH. BAND

BAND 4

JAZZ ENSEM

25A - Students who meet the standard understand the sensory elements,

organizational principles, and expressive qualities of the arts.

Describe the tempo(s) and dynamic level(s) in a complex aural musical

example.

Identify the tone color(s) [timbre(s)] of the instruments and/or voices in

an aural musical example.

Distinguish between the beat and the rhythm(s) of a given musical

example.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Distinguish major and minor tonalities in aural musical examples.

Describe melodic movement (e.g. upward, downward, steps, skips,

repeated notes) in an aural example

Distinguish between a melody with harmony and a melody without

harmony.

Identify simple music forms (e.g. imitation, theme, variation) when

presented aurally.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Justify the selection of organizational and sensory

elements to express a particular mood, emotion, or idea in an

original composition with environmental sounds, body

sounds, or classroom instruments.

Translate common Italian tempo(s) (e.g., andante, presto), dynamic

(e.g., piano, forte), and articulation(s) (e.g., staccato, legato) markings into English.

Distinguish between the beat and the rhythm(s) of a given musical

example

Identify the meter in a musical example.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Distinguish major and minor tonalities in aural musical examples.

Identify the texture (e.g., polyphonic, homophonic,

monophonic) in a given aural example.

Analyze the form of a simple musical composition.

Compare and contrast the use of expressive qualities in two

performances of the same musical example.

Describe tempo(s), dynamic(s), and articulation(s) in an aural example

using appropriate terminology.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Replicate the beat and rhythms of a given musical example.

Distinguish between duple and triple meter in a musical example.

Identify major and minor tonalites in an aural musical example

Identify intervals in an aural example.

Describe the texture and harmony of a given aural example.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Define large musical forms (e.g., symphony, cantata).

Critique the appropriate use of organizational and sensory elements to create a mood,

emotion, or idea in music of their own and that of others.

Analyze changes in tempo(s), dynamic(s), and articulation(s) in an

aural example using appropriate terminology (e.g., ritardando,

accelerando, fermata, crescendo, sforzando, accent).

Analyze the basic components of tonality, intervals, beat, rhythms,

chords, and harmonic progressions in a musical composition.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Explain how sensory elements, organizational principles, and expressive

qualities are combined to produce unity/variety, tension/release, and balance

in a musical performance

Analyze and evaluate the use of sensory elements in a musical composition.

Explain how sensory elements, organizational principles, and

expressive qualities are combined to produce unity/variety,

tension/release, and balance in a musical performance.

Develop aesthetic criteria for evaluating one's own musical

performances/compositions and those of others.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Interpret how aesthetic qualities (e.g., interrelationship of elements and principles; performance venue,

practice/ preparation, instrumentation) communicate

ideas and/or meaning in student and professional performances/

compositions.

Critique the quality and effectiveness of artists'

performances/compositions.

25B - Students who meet the standard understand the similarities, distinctions, and connections in and among the arts.

Explain how elements, principles, and tools are combined to express

an idea in a work of art.

Explain why specific elements, principles, and tools were used in a work of art created by the student or

another artist.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Analyze how the artistic components (i.e., elements,

principles, expressive ideas; tools, processes, technologies; creative processes) are combined within a

work of art.

Compare and contrast two works in one art form that share similar

themes or subject matter examining artistic components (i.e., elements, principles, expressive ideas; tools, processes, technologies; creative

processes).

Compare and contrast works of art in two or more art forms that share similar artistic

components, themes or subject matter (e.g., self-portrait to monologue or solo) using the

appropriate artistic component (i.e., elements, principles, expressive ideas; tools, processes, technologies; creative

processes) vocabulary

Analyze the dominant artistic components (i.e., elements, principles, expressive ideas;

processes, technologies; creative processes) using appropriate

vocabulary in all the arts.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Compare and contrast similar and distinctive artistic components (i.e.,

elements, principles, expressive ideas; processes, technologies; creative processes) across art

forms.

Select works from each art form that share similar theme/subject

matter and justify selection.

Critique the dominant artistic components (i.e., elements, principles, expressive ideas;

processes, technologies; creative processes) using appropriate

vocabulary in all the arts.

Evaluate the use of similar and distinctive artistic components

across art forms.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Analyze how different art forms combine to create an

interdisciplinary work (e.g., ballet, musical theatre, opera,

cinematography, music videos).

26A - Students who meet the standard understand processes, traditional tools, and modern technologies used in the

arts.

Classify singers according to their vocal range.

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Classify instruments according to how their sounds are produced (e.g., string, wind, percussion).

Demonstrate basic vocal and/or instrumental production techniques

(e.g., breath support, posture, bowing).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Write accurately melodies with rhythm patterns in whole, half,

quarter, eighth, and dotted notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8

meter signatures.

Sing or play accurately simple rhythmic and melodic patterns from a written score.

Classify musical groups according to their instruments/voice (e.g., quartet, solo, band,

orchestra).

Describe basic sound production theory (electronic & acoustic).

Demonstrate basic vocal and/or instrumental production techniques (e.g., breath support, posture, and

bowing).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Sing or play melodies accurately and expressively from a written

score in at least one clef.

Identify and accurately interpret symbols for dynamics, tempo, expression, and articulation.

Describe the role of composers. conductors in a performance and

singers or instrumentalists in a performance.

Use standard notation to record one's own and other's musical

ideas.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Explain the process that at least one composer uses(d) to create music, and

explain the interaction of performers and conductors

Demonstrate or describe efficient practice/rehearsal procedures.

Analyze the sound sources of a given recorded example.

Demonstrate basic vocal and/or instrumental production techniques

(e.g., breath support, posture, bowing).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Use standard notation to record one's own and other's musical

ideas.

Sing and play accurately and with expression from standard notation

symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and

expression.

Critique the effectiveness (e.g., style, interpretation, instrumentation) of a

performer or conductor.

Demonstrate or describe the relationship of practice/rehearsal

techniques to performance.

Demonstrate or describe cooperative interaction in ensemble

performance.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Compare and contrast sound production of instruments from various cultures.

Demonstrate basic vocal and/or instrumental production techniques

(e.g., breath support, posture, bowing).

Sight-read an instrumental or vocal score of up to four staves, demonstrating accuracy

in reading symbols for pitch, rhythm, expressive qualities, and articulation/diction.

Demonstrate the ability to read written notation for a vocal or

instrumental part.

Analyze the way in which performers or conductors interpret

the intent of the composer in a recorded or live performance.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Demonstrate basic vocal and/or instrumental production techniques

(e.g., breath support, posture, bowing).

Sight-read an instrumental or vocal score of up to four staves,

demonstrating accuracy in reading symbols for pitch, rhythm, expressive qualities, and

articulation/diction.

Critique the effectiveness (e.g. style, interpretation,

instrumentation) of a performer or conductor.

Analyze the way in which performers or conductors interpret

the intent of the composer in a recorded or live performance.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

26B - Students who meet the standard can apply skills and knowledge

necessary to create and perform in one or more of the arts.

Sing or play music that has a difficulty level of 2 (on a scale of 1

to 6) on pitch; in rhythm; with appropriate timbre; with a steady

tempo; with good breath, bow, mallet or fingering control; and with

clear articulation/diction.

Improvise simple harmonic accompaniments using a variety of

sound sources.

Create or arrange short songs or instrumental pieces within specified

guidelines.

Improvise rhythmic and melodic variations on given melodies.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Improvise harmonizing parts in a variety of styles.

Improvise original melodies in a variety of styles over given chord progressions, each in a consistent

style, meter, and tonality.

Compose or arrange music demonstrating imagination and technical skill in applying the

principles of composition.

27A - Students who meet the standard can analyze how the arts function in

history, society and everyday life

Evaluate audience behaviors of self and others.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Explain how works of art relate to the environment where they are

performed or displayed and how the space affects the art works (e.g.,

outdoor sculpture, murals, theatre in the round, dancing in a parade vs.

on a stage).

Describe how the site (e.g., outdoor art fair vs. museum, half-time show at a sporting event vs. symphony

hall) influences who the audience is and the way the audience

responds.

Explain ways dance, drama, music, and visual art play a part in

everyday life (e.g. education, architecture, landscape design,

political cartoons, fashion design, background music, television).

Analyze how the arts are used in commercial applications (e.g.,

posters, TV commercials, package design, industrial design).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Categorize types of artists with their art and art related products or

performances (e.g., commercial artist, artistic directors).

Demonstrate good audience behavior and evaluate the behavior

of self and others.

Describe how audience behavior changes a product or performance.

Compare and contrast how the arts function in two different types of

ceremonies (e.g., parades, weddings, graduations, sporting

events).

Give examples in which various arts are used to persuade and promote

ideas.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

List technology used in the arts (e.g., cameras, synthesizers, computers, printing press).

Categorize types of artists with their art and art related products or performances (e.g., designers

create packages, composers write advertising jingles, architects design

buildings.

Compare and contrast the function of the arts in two similar types of

ceremonies (e.g., parades - Thanksgiving Day Parade and

Mardi Gras; Opening Ceremony - Super Bowl and World Series).

Explain the way the various arts are used to persuade and promote

ideas in advertising.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Explain the ways technology is used to communicate in each of the

arts.

Describe in each art form at least two artists' roles and how those roles contribute to the world of

work.

Demonstrate good audience behavior and evaluate the behavior

of self and others.

Describe how audience behavior changes a product or performance.

Analyze how the arts function in ceremonies (e.g., Olympics, political

conventions).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Analyze how various arts are used to persuade and promote ideas (e.g., political

conventions, campaigns, advertising).

Analyze how the artist in each of the arts uses technology creatively.

Investigate occupations that are related to the arts industry (e.g.,

record producers, museum lecturers, gallery owners, box office

administrators, wardrobe designers).

Analyze how the arts function in historical, societal, economic, and personal contexts (e.g. economic

trends, creative thinking, intra/inter communication, adornment,

environments, entertainment, historical record, jobs).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Analyze how the arts inform and persuade through movement,

sound, and image.

Examine the purposes and effects of various media (e.g., film, print,

multimedia presentations) in terms of informing, entertaining, and

persuading the public.

Justify an opinion about the purposes and effects of various media in terms of informing and

persuading the public.

Evaluate the function of the arts in historical, societal, economic, and personal contexts (e.g. careers,

aesthetics, commentary or criticism, predictor of or catalyst for change,

tools for learning, economic contribution, therapy, propaganda/

advertising, making the invisible visible, cross disciplinary synthesis).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Evaluate the ways the arts are used to inform and persuade through traditional and

contemporary art forms.

Examine the purposes and effects of various media (e.g. film, print,

multimedia presentations) in terms of informing, entertaining, and

persuading the public.

Hypothesize how the arts will function in the future as a result of

changes in traditional and contemporary media.

27B - Students who meet the standard understand how the arts shape and

reflect history, society and everyday life.

Describe how the same idea is expressed in works of art (e.g.,

portraits, wedding dances, national anthems) from different cultures,

times, or places.

Compare the ways different cultures, times, or places use

materials to produce works of art (e.g., musical instruments, masks,

puppets, pottery, textiles).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

List artists who have made significant contributions and describe their ideas.

Investigate how the arts reflect different cultures, times, and places.

Compare how different art forms express aspects of the same

culture, time, or place.

Compare and contrast the contribution of individual artists on movements, trends, or

periods.

Determine the reasons why certain artists or works of art reflect culture (e.g. totems,

ritual).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Connect artists or their works with the trends and/or influences they create(d).

Analyze how a particular art work (e.g., social dance, political

cartoons, protest songs, films) influenced society in a given time

period.

Analyze how the works of a particular artist (e.g., playwright,

composer, computer artist, choreographer) shape or reflect a

given time period or event.

Describe the influences of at least two artists (dance, drama, music or visual art)

on their times.

Classify selected works of art by style, periods, or cultures (e.g.,

Classical, Renaissance, Romanticism, Pan-Asian, Native

American).

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Analyze selected historical and contemporary works of art for

distinguishing characteristics of style, period, or culture.

Trace how artistic styles have changed in response to cultural,

historical, and technological events (e.g., inventions, transportation,

economics, wars).

Connect the artists/works with the trends and/or influences of others (e.g. Picasso's

"Guernica"; Stravinsky's "Firebird", Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma).

Analyze the impact of political actions, current events, and natural phenomena (e.g., wars, civil unrest,

disasters, economic prosperity, discovery, technology, legislation)

on the development and production of art.

Learning Standards Descriptor Beg. Band

Inter. Band

Con. Band Symph. Band

Jazz Ensem.

Cite examples of where the arts shaped aspects of a culture (e.g.,

Dionysian theatre festival, Renaissance church art and music,

cinema and the Depression). Analyze how historical and cultural contexts influence arts processes and products (e.g., Reformation, patronage system, invention of

microphone, camera, and printing press, WPA).

The sequence of learner outcomes is designed to introduce specific instrumental music skills at a particular

performance level. The outcomes are all considered continuous developmental skills, and therefore should be

developed throughout the entire scope of the curriculum. Units of instruction have been designed to assist

teachers with specific instructional criteria.