General Music Grade 6

Description

In this course students will explore various classroom instruments including recorder, guitar, and electric
keyboard. The course will also introduce various music technology programs. Throughout the course,
students will share performances and compositions with each other, learning how to provide and
receive constructive feedback. The course will also focus on elements of music theory through the use of
instruments and computer technology.

GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS & INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Essential Questions:
Creating – How do musicians create, express, and improve? When are they ready to share?
Performing – How does understand music inform performance?
Responding – How does understanding the structure and context of the music influence a judgmental
response?
Connecting – How do musicians make meaningful connections to creating, performing, and
responding?
Expectations Instructional
Strategies
Creating
Create melodies, rhythms, and harmonies using acoustic instruments and
digital tools
Create melodies, rhythms, and harmonies using acoustic instruments and
digital tools
Students compose short pieces within specified guidelines using standard Teacher modeling
and/or iconic notation (or video/audio recording). Examples of student
Evaluate their own work, applying teacher-provided criteria such as work Online guide for
application of selected elements of music, and use of sound sources. specific platform
Describe the reason for making revisions to the music based on Composition rubric
evaluation criteria and feedback from the teacher.
Share compositions or improvisations that demonstrate a proficient level
of musical and technological craftsmanship as well as the use of digital
tools and resources in developing and organizing musical ideas
Performing
When analyzing selected music, read and identify by name or function Teacher modeling
standard symbols for rhythm, pitch, articulation, and dynamics. Student modeling
Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette. Audience behavior
Perform the music with technical accuracy to convey the creator’s intent rubric (NAfME)
 Performance rubric
Responding
Select or choose music to listen to and explain the connections to specific Response organizer
interests or experiences for a specific purpose. (graphic) Class
Explain and support an interpretation of the expressive intent of musical discussion
selections based on treatment of the elements of music, digital and
electronic features, and purpose.
CONNECTING
a Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal Class discussion
choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.

PACING GUIDE

Pacing Guide – 6th General Music 1st 2nd 3rd

Trimester Trimester Trimester
Create an 8-bar composition using Soundation x
Create a Soundation composition with harmonies and x
percussive elements
Compose a piece of music using classroom instruments within x
specified guidelines and notate using iconic representation
Compose a piece of music using classroom instruments within x
specified guidelines and notate on MuseScore
Students will evaluate their own projects. x
Revise compositions based on feedback x
Share digital compositions that meet specific guidelines x
Identify the rhythm, pitch, and dynamics in a piece of music in x
order to use them in composition
Students play simple melodies on an instrument that is new to x
them
Listen to a piece of music and discuss how its expressive x
intent is achieved through musical elements

EVIDENCE OF LEARNING
 COMMON RHYTHMIC ASSEMENTS
 COMMON MEDLOIC ASSESSMENTS
 CLASS AND WHOLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCES