Music

PES Music – Mrs. Weigler & Ms. Vanaskie
Syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Grade 1 Syllabus
First Quarter Skills
•	Procedure and rules of the music classroom
•	Steady beat identification
•	High sounds and low sounds

Second Quarter Skills
•	Proper vocal techniques
•	Varied repertoire of world celebration songs
•	Proper instrumental methods

Third Quarter Skills
•	Continuation of vocal techniques
•	Beginning rhythmic identification
•	Incorporation of select movements to music through choreography

Fourth Quarter skills
•	Canons and rounds
•	Introduction of listening maps
•	Beginning to play independent rhythms


Grade 2 Syllabus
First Quarter Skills
•	American Folk Songs
•	Beginning Orff instrument accompaniment
•	Notating and recognizing rhythm patterns

Second Quarter Skills
•	Rhythm dictation 
•	Varied repertoire of world celebration songs
•	Intermediate rhythmic instrument skills

Third Quarter Skills
•	Form
•	Create listening maps
•	Introduction to musical symbols

Fourth Quarter skills
•	Patriotic/American Folk songs
•	Incorporation of Drama and classroom science curriculum
•	Melodic instrument introduction
Grade 3 Syllabus
First Quarter Skills
•	Introduction to Notation
•	Sound Stories
•	Dynamics

Second Quarter Skills
•	Varied repertoire of world celebration songs
•	Part Singing
•	Intermediate melodic instrument skills

Third Quarter Skills
•	Incorporation of Drama and classroom science curriculum
•	Square Dancing
•	African American Spirituals

Fourth Quarter skills
•	Introduction to classical composers
•	Recorders
•	Reading music


Grade 4 Syllabus
First Quarter Skills
•	Incorporation of Drama and classroom social studies curriculum
•	Reinforcement of  proper vocal techniques
•	Reinforcement of notation and music reading skills

Second Quarter Skills
•	Varied repertoire of world celebration songs
•	Intermediate rhythmic and melodic instrument skills
•	Intermediate part singing

Third Quarter Skills
•	Composition skills
•	Body percussion 
•	Recycled percussion

Fourth Quarter skills
•	Continuation of rhythmic skills
•	Introduction to contemporary and American composers
•	Introduction to World Drumming



Grade 5 Syllabus
First Quarter Skills
•	Intermediate World Drumming
•	History of Jazz
•	Advanced rhythmic and melodic instrument skills

Second Quarter Skills
•	History of Rock and Roll
•	Classical composers 
•	Advanced Orff instrument accompaniment

Third Quarter Skills
•	Intermediate World Drumming
•	History of Jazz
•	Advanced rhythmic and melodic instrument skills

Fourth Quarter skills
•	Intermediate World Drumming
•	History of Jazz
•	Advanced rhythmic and melodic instrument skills

NATIONAL MUSIC STANDARDS

1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.
6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
7. Evaluating music and music performances.
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines
outside the arts.
9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.