1st Quarter - Rhythm Review and application
- Transition to measure-based counting
- Review of 5th grade rhythmic figures
- Rhythm reading activities
- World Music tour: South American rhythm performance activity
Music 6
Avon Lake City Schools
Curriculum Framework
Music 6
Course Overview:
- Vocal technique
- Building on music literacy fundamentals
- Measure-based rhythm counting
Resources:
- Patterns of Sound sight-singing exercises
- Concert Repertoire
Assessments:
- SightSinging assessment
- Part check and large group performance
Content/Topics/Learning Goals
Subject to Pacing and Schedules
2nd Quarter - Vocal Technique, Rote songs, Sightsinging
- Compound meter: singing, conducting, counting/playing
- Building on fundamental Vocal technique
- Sight-singing: unison
- Singing and hearing intervals
- Singing activities
3rd Quarter - TROY PALOOZA
- Rhythmic and melodic composing
- Sight-reading: unison and two-part
- 5-part percussion Instrument performance
4th Quarter - 6th GRADE SHOW
- Preparing performance material
- Rehearsal of concert repertoire
- Rehearsal, performance, audience etiquette
- Part check and large group performance
