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Music 

Objectives are categorized into five Conceptual Areas
RHYTHM
- establish a sense of pulse and an understanding of long/short and fast/slow
MELODY- explore high/low, up/down, and pitch matching
HARMONY- experience more than one sound at a time ( instrumental/ vocal)
FORM- establish the length of the phrase leading to an understanding of same/different
TIMBRE- identify and categorize the quality of sound by voice, body or Instrument

Students approach Objectives through a variety of experiences.
MOVE -
explore locomoter and nonlocomoter responses in metered and non-metered settings
SPEAK-
use the voice rhythmically or freely to explore vocal expression
SING -
Match pitch independently or within a group
LISTEN -
Develop aural recognition
PLAY -
explore the body as an instrument as well as pitched and unpitched percussion
NOTATE -
demonstrate an understanding of the visual representation of rhythm, melody, and form

Lessons unfold through different Stages of Learning
IMITATION -
teacher modeled response, performed simultaneously or as an echo
EXPLORATION-
the opportunity to alter a musical experience through experimentation
IMPROVISATION -
creation of a musical response or idea with or without the element of time
VISUALIZATION-
the use of graphic or traditional notation leading to musical literacy

Objectives are presented through different stages of teaching
INTRODUCE -
presentation of objectives as an idea or a labeled experience
REINFORCE-
repetition as an opportunity for practice
ASSESS -
evaluation through observation or written response
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