Music Curriculum

6th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will compose using DAW (digital audio workstation) and investigate how their personal experiences are shaped and defined by music.

Outcomes and Components:

FA.6M.4 Students will perform a selection of appropriate vocal and instrumental music, in large and small groups, from a variety of cultures and traditions, for an audience of peers, family, and teachers.

Pacing  

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Component Code

Component

Standard(s)

  FA.6M.4.1 Perform the melody and rhythms of selected songs. MU:Pr4.2.6a, Mu:Pr4.2.6b, MU:Pr4.3.6a
  FA.6M.4.2 Discuss and analyze lyrics and spoken parts. MU:Pr4.2.6a, MU:Pr.4.2.6c, MU:Pr4.3.6a
  FA.6M.4.3 Perform instrument parts, where appropriate. MU:Pr4.2.6a, Mu:Pr4.2.6b
  FA.6M.4.4 Identify appropriate stage/audience behavior  
  FA.6M.4.5 Make connections between concert/audience behavior and lived experiences MU:Cn10.0.6a

Academic Vocabulary: Perform, Identify, Make, Discuss, Analyze

Content Vocabulary: Lyric, Stage, Audience, Melody, Rhythm