Beginning 1 Music
Course Overview
Beginning 1 Music is for students of first grade age who are continuing with K¹², as well as students of second grade age who are new to K¹². In this course, traditional games and folk songs from many cultures help students begin to read and write simple melodic and rhythmic patterns. Students are introduced to the instruments of the orchestra through Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf
. They explore how music tells stories in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
and are introduced to opera through a lively unit on Mozart’s Magic Flute
. Students will:
- Sing along with folk songs
- Practice moving to music
- Listen actively to different kinds of music
- Begin to learn how to read and write music
- Learn to recognize melody in three and four note patterns
- Identify rhythms in music using eighths, quarters, and rests
- Begin to learn about the instruments of the orchestra
- Learn how different kinds of music, such as tone poems and operas, can tell stories
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K¹² Scope & Sequence documents for each course include:
- Course Overview (as seen above)
- Course Outline
- Lesson Time and Scheduling
- Materials List
Note: Materials lists are subject to revision and may vary slightly from state to state. Check the Materials Lists area in the K¹² Customer Support Center for the most up-to-date list for your area.
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