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PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
Music is essential for the healthy development of the mind and spirit of
every student. It is South Burlington’s commitment to offer all students the
opportunity to explore their musical potential. Our sequential music curriculum
will facilitate the development of artistic, academic, motor/physical,
social/emotional and communication skills.
The goal of the South Burlington Music program is to ensure that all students
have the opportunity to meet the standards in this curriculum. Because music is
an integral part of human history, the ability to listen with understanding is
essential if students are to gain a broad cultural and historical perspective.
The adult life of every student will be greatly enriched by the skills,
knowledge, and habits acquired in the study of music.
STANDARDS
The following standards are applicable to each grade level. Expectations will
vary depending on the grade and are achieved through the six elements of music: melody,
harmony, timbre, rhythm, form and style.
Content Standard #1: Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire
of music.
Content Standard #2: Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a
varied repertoire of music.
Content Standard #3: Improvising melodies, variations, and
accompaniments.
Content Standard #4: Composing and arranging music within specific
guidelines.
Content Standard # 5: Reading and notating music.
Content Standard #6: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
Content Standard #7: Evaluating music and music performances.
Content Standard #8: Understanding relationships between music, the other
arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
Content Standard #9: Understanding music in relation to history and
culture.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is a vital part of the elementary music program. The tools that we
use for assessment allow us to monitor the progress of a large number of
students within a limited amount of time.
The tools used for group assessment are: the concept map, videos, checklists,
and projects. Individual assessment is done using picture and multiple choice
worksheets, short answers, manipulatives, and SQUILT journals. Students in
grades 3-5 keep an assessment portfolio. Their individual assessments are placed
in their portfolios. These are used, along with classroom observation, to map
students’ progress toward mastery of the standards
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Please Email Joe O'Brien or Kelly Thieret
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