Fine Arts Curriculum Map

6^th Grade Wood

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	ESSENTIAL QUESTION (optional)	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT	RESOURCE
August
September		Review:                                  Note & Rest values              Treble Clef Lines & Spaces         Instruction groups	Review                                       Pre-selection choice of instrument Steady, clear tone on mouthpiece and reed                                   Rhythmical call and response	Pre-test for instrument compatibility                              Written test for music symbols & note names	Recordings                               Instruments                             Teacher demonstrations
October		Review:                                  Note & Rest values              Treble Clef Lines & Spaces         Instruction groups	3 different notes on head joint     Steady, clear tone on mouthpiece and reed                                   1st notes fingerings                   Steady beat	Daily performance based assessments                                Individuals playing, correct as needed	6th Board Method Book             "Accent on Achievement- Book 1"
November		8 notes                                    Basic songs                             Air speed and Lip placement         Reed set-up                               Review text, symbols, note names, theory, practice techniques	Finger placement                  Tonguing                                 Flute embouchcere                   Tapping/ playing	1st Playing Test                        3 different worksheets from book	6th Board Method Book             "Accent on Achievement- Book 1"
December		10 notes (pitches)                      quarter, half, whole, eighth notes, and rests                                   2 part playing                           harmony	Tonguing/slurring                     Fingerings (esp flute)                 Air speed                                  Chin placement (C1)	Check knowledge of notes, symbols, etc.                          Select song for January concert	6th Board Method Book             "Accent on Achievement- Book 1"
January		Rehearse vs. Teach                      Performance/ Audience etiquette  Solo vs. Ensemble playing         Synthesize theory into practice	All notes/ rhythms correct          Listen & Match Pitch              Posture                                   Reed maintenance		6th Board Method Book             "Accent on Achievement- Book 1"
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Fine Arts Curriculum Map

6^th Grade Brass

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	ESSENTIAL QUESTION (optional)	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT	RESOURCE
August
September		Review:                                      Note & Rest Values                  Bass & Treble Clef Lines/ Spaces                                      Instrument groups	Review                                        Pre-selection of instrument choice  Buzz clips                                   Tap steady beat                            Rhythm call & response	Pre-test for instrument compatibility                            Written test for music symbols & note names	Recordings                               Instruments                                       Me demonstrating instruments
October		Basic Skills:                             Assembly of instrument & care  Buzz and check for hand position 1st 5 notes                               Book= process information	Brass    Lip slurs                                       Hand position                           Breath support                          Fingerings                                    Percussion Hand position                               Tap & bounce                              Steady beat (S.B.)	Daily performance based assessment                             Individuals play correct as needed	6th Band Method Book ( Accent on Achievement) Book 1
November		8 notes                                      Basic songs                                  Air speed, Lip placement            Review Text, Symbols, Note names, Theory & Practice techniques	Brass  Lip slurs combinations                Tongue placement                      Percussion S.B.                                         Rests	1st Playing Test                                3 different worksheets from book	6th Band Method Book ( Accent on Achievement) Book 1
December		10 notes (pitches)                     Quarter, half, whole, eighth notes and rest                                            2 part playing                            Harmony	Brass          Lip slurs                                        Try for octave                         Tonguing                                    Air speed                       Percussion Snare drum                               Bass drum                                 Cymbals                                    Tambourine                               Bells/ Xylophone	Check knowledge of notes, symbols, etc.                             Select songs for Jan. concert	6th Band Method Book ( Accent on Achievement) Book 1
January		Rehearse vs. teach                      Performance/ Audience Etiquette  Solo vs. Ensemble playing         Synthesize Theory into practice	All notes and rhythms correct     Listen & match pitch                  Posture                                     Balance percussion with others	Select solos/ ensemble for performance                           Performance: 100% student attendance
February
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April
May
June