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.