The National Association for Music Education (nafme.org) has developed Music Education Standards for elementary age students. These standards will guide the curriculum and assessment for Music at Skyline School. Students will work toward developmentally appropriate music proficiency by:
Creating
How do rhythm, melodic and harmonic patterns create music?
How do we use instruments to create music?
How can we create our own original music based upon a theme?
Performing
How do we share our skill, technique, interpretation and expression to connect musically with an audience?
Responding
When listening to music, what elements, techniques and messages do we hear?
Creating
How do rhythm, melodic and harmonic patterns create music?
How do we use instruments to create music?
How can we create our own original music based upon a theme?
Performing
How do we share our skill, technique, interpretation and expression to connect musically with an audience?
Responding
When listening to music, what elements, techniques and messages do we hear?