PreK-3rd Grade Students…

-Listen to and explore sounds

-Imitate pitch and rhythm patterns using voice, body percussion and movement. 

-Listen and respond to a range of their own and others’ music

-Sing, play instruments and move to a range of music, learning songs, chants and rhymes

-Create and improvise simple compositions

-Begin to use music terminology in all music activities 

-Learn audience etiquette and basic performance skills

4th-8th Grade Students…

-Express preferences and make observations based upon their understanding of music.

-Use music terminology in all activities

-Compose and perform rhythms and beats individually and in groups

-Reflect upon different musical genres, instrument sounds, moods, and types of music 

-Learn about and respond to a diverse range of musical contexts while listening, performing and composing

-Sing, play, and rehearse various forms of music

-Perform individually and as part of an ensemble

Below are the grades used in Music class:   

Satisfactory (S): 85-100

  Improving (I): 77-84

Needs Improvement (N): 76-69

Unsatisfactory (U): 68-Below 

*Students in PreK-2nd grade are expected to participate in all class activities and practice proper audience etiquette to receive a “Satisfactory” grade. A behavior slip will go home with your child if they are struggling during a music class. 

*Students in grades 3rd-8th are graded on participation,  audience etiquette, worksheets, quizzes,  journal entries, performances, and group projects.  Most assignments can be found on Google Classroom and Powerschool.  You can track your student’s behavior on Dojo (points will be given and taken away).