Music 1

Avon Lake City Schools

Curriculum Framework

Grade One Vocal Music

Course Overview:

Students follow a Kodaly-based curriculum, focused on skill development to foster music literacy.

Resources:

Variety of authentic literature

Assessments:

Classroom activities and projects

Content/Topics/Learning Goals

Subject to Pacing and Schedules

1st Quarter

  • Rhythm: Differentiate beat and rhythm
  • Melody: Identify high and low

2nd Quarter

  • Rhythm: Quarter notes and paired eighth notes
  • Melody: Solfege syllables sol and mi
  • Partwork: Ostinato

3rd Quarter

  • Rhythm: Quarter rest
  • Melody: Continue practicing sol and mi
  • Form: A (apple), B (banana), and C (cherry) sections
  • Dynamics: Forte and piano

4th Quarter

  • Rhythm: Prepare half note
  • Melody: Solfege syllable la
  • Meter: 2 meter, including bar line, measure, double bar line, and repeat sign