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PASADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTFine Arts Teaching Strategies

Intermediate School Choir- Grade Six

Throughout the year students will master certain skills that are important to a student's understanding of Fine Artsconcepts and demonstrated throughout all performance objectives.

TEKS TAKS Objective Strand/Theme Strategy6.1 THE STUDENT DESCRIBES &ANALYZES MUSICAL SOUND &DEMONSTRATES MUSICALARTISTRY.(a) Individually demonstratecharacteristic vocal or instrumentaltimbre;

ReadingObjective 4

Perception Students will differentiatebetween tall, open vowels,and those that are nasal oraltered by singing too loudlyor too softly or lacking air-support. Students will identifywhat physical problemscause incorrect sounds andwhat steps to take to correctthose problems.

6.1 THE STUDENT DESCRIBES &ANALYZES MUSICAL SOUND &DEMONSTRATES MUSICALARTISTRY.(b) Use standard terminology inexplaining intervals, music notation,musical instruments or voices andmusical performance; and

MathematicsObjective 1

Perception The student is expected toidentify: whole-notes, half-notes, quarter-notes, eighth-notes and their relationship tofractions. In addition,Students will identify: bar-lines, treble and bass clefswith corresponding notes,flats and sharps as well asother musical terms regardingtempo and dynamics. Thestudent will be able to utilizethe terms through written andaural identification.The student will visually andaurally identify intervals of upto one octave anddemonstrate through singingand taking simple dictationusing solfege syllables thoseintervals.

6.1 THE STUDENT DESCRIBESAND ANALYZES MUSICAL SOUNDAND DEMONSTRATES MUSICALARTISTRY.(c) Identify music forms presentedaurally and through music notation.

Perception Students will identify simpleforms (AB, ABA, Theme andVariation) on unison-linetunes and simple solos.

Intermediate School Choir - Grade Six

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Intermediate School Choir- Grade SixTEKS TAKS Objective Strand/Theme Strategy

6.2 THE STUDENT SINGS ORPLAYS AN INSTRUMENT,INDIVIDUALLY & IN GROUPS,PERFORMING A VARIEDREPERTOIRE OF MUSIC.(a) Perform independently, withaccurate intonation & rhythm,demonstrating fundamental skills andbasic performance technique;

Creativeexpression/performance

Students will demonstratecorrect posture and correctbreathing technique toproduce a clear, resonantsound while singing eithersongs with text or solfegesyllables.

6.2 THE STUDENT SINGS ORPLAYS AN INSTRUMENT,INDIVIDUAL & IN GROUPS,PERFORMING A VARIEDREPERTOIRE OF MUSIC.(b) perform expressively, frommemory and notation, a variedrepertoire of music representingstyles from diverse cultures; and

ReadingObjectives 1 & 2

Social StudiesGrade 8

Objectives 1,2,3,&4


Students will performmoderately easy music withprinted music and frommemory music from variousstyles and languages/cultures(Spanish, Latin, Italian) andshow:• Proper diction and

treatment of vowels andconsonants

• Knowledge of and properpronunciation ofdiphthongs in the Englishlanguage

• Understanding of textmeaning when singingforeign languages

• The effect that significantevents in history andpolitics of the country hadon the music

6.2 THE STUDENT SINGS ORPLAYS AN INSTRUMENT,INDIVIDUALLY & IN GROUPS,PERFORMING A VARIEDREPERTOIRE OF MUSIC.(c) demonstrate appropriate small-and large-ensemble performancetechniques during formal and informalconcerts.


The student will learn todistinguish the difference inperformance techniques usedfor singing at formal concertsand for singing in front ofpeers in the classroom.

6.3 THE STUDENT READS &WRITES MUSIC NOTATION.(a) sight-read simple music in trebleand/or other clefs in various keys andmeteis,


Students, using unison-linetunes and harmony will sight-read in the keys of F, C andG using the meters of: 4/4,3/4 and 2/4.




6.3 THE STUDENT READS &WRITES MUSIC NOTATION.(b) Use standard symbols to rotatemeter, rhythm, pitch, & dynamics(manuscript or computer-generated);and.

MathematicsObjective 1


The student is expected toidentify: whole-notes, half-notes, quarter-notes, eighth-notes and their relationship tofractions. In addition, thestudent will identify: bar-lines,treble and bass clefs withcorresponding notes, flatsand sharps as well as othermusical terms regardingtempo and dynamics. Thestudent will be able to utilizethe terms through written andaural identification.

The student will visuallyidentify intervals of up to oneoctave and demonstratethrough singing solfegesyllables those intervals.

6.3 THE STUDENT READS &WRITES MUSIC NOTATION.(c) Identify music symbols and termsreferring to dynamics tempo, andarticulation and interpret themappropriately when performing.

ReadingObjective 4


The student will learn totransfer information andterms written on vocal scoresto actual vocal performance.This information will include:• Phrases in regard to

shape, length andappropriate areas tobreathe

• Dynamics• Tempo and style• Proper articulation or

usage of vowels andconsonants in Englishand other languages

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6.4 THE STUDENT CREATES &ARRANGES MUSIC WITHINSPECIFIED GUIDELINES.(a) create rhythmic and melodicphrases; and

WritingGrade 7

Objectives 1,2,3,&5


The student will createoriginal work utilizing some ofthe following methods:• Creating an eight-bar

melodic phrase• Choosing existing poetry

to use as text for aalready existing tune

• Writing original text for analready existing tune

• Writing original melodiclines with text

6.4 THE STUDENT CREATES &ARRANGES MUSIC WITHINSPECIFIED GUIDELINES.(b) arrange rhythmic and melodicphrases.

WritingGrade 7

Objectives 1,2, 3,&5


The student will createoriginal work utilizing some ofthe following methods:• Creating an eight-bar

melodic phrase• Choosing existing poetry

to use as text for aalready existing tune

• Writing original text for analready existing tune

• Writing original melodiclines with text

6.5 THE STUDENT RELATESMUSIC TO HISTORY, TO SOCIETY,AND TO CULTURE.(a) describe aurally-presented musicrepresenting diverse styles, periods,and cultures;



Objectives 1,2, 3,&4

Historical/cultural heritage

Students will performmoderately easy music withprinted music and frommemory music of variousstyles andlanguages/cultures, (Spanish,Latin, Italian) and show:• Proper diction and


• Knowledge of and properpronunciation ofdiphthongs






6.5 THE STUDENT RELATESMUSIC TO HISTORY, TO SOCIETY,& TO CULTURE.(b) describe music related vocationsand avocations;


The student will submit asimple written or aural reportdetailing a music professionof their choice.The report will include:• Education or training

required• A person whom they

studied in this profession• Salary• A brief description of the

job

6.5 THE STUDENT RELATESMUSIC TO HISTORY, TO SOCIETY,& TO CULTURE.(c) perform music representative ofdiverse cultures, including Americanand Texas heritage; and



Objectives 1, 2, 3,&4


Students will performmoderately easy music withprinted music and frommemory music of Texas andAmerican History as well asvarious styles andlanguages/cultures, (Spanish,Latin, Italian) and show:• Proper diction and


• Knowledge of and properpronunciation ofdiphthongs in the Englishlanguage



6.5 THE STUDENT RELATESMUSIC TO HISTORY, TO SOCIETY,AND TO CULTURE.(d) relate the other fine arts to musicconcepts.


The student will listen toperform, and identify contentof music from various otherart forms and historicalperiods such as symphonies,ballets, musicals and filmsoundtracks.



Intermediate School Choir- Grade SixTEKS

6.6 THE STUDENT RESPONDS TO& EVALUATES MUSIC & MUSICALPERFORMANCE.(a) identify criteria for evaluatingperformances;

6.6 THE STUDENT RESPONDS TO& EVALUATES MUSIC & MUSICALPERFORMANCE.(b) evaluate the quality andeffectiveness of music and musicalperformances; and

TAKS ObjectiveReading

Objective 4

ReadingObjective 4


Strand/ThemeResponse/evaluation

Response/evaluation

StrategyThe student will view liveconcerts and audio-tapes ofschool concerts, Texas All-State choirsHonor

, and TMEAChoirs. As part of the

critique, students willdemonstrate anunderstanding of and be ableto comment on the followingmusical concepts:• Proper diction• Balance

balancewith regard towithin sections

person to person andbalance section to section

• Proper intonation andlistening skills of theperformers

• Vocal quality• Interpretation of phrases

and dynamic textures

The student will view liveconcerts and audio-tapes ofschool concerts, Texas All-State choirsHonor

and TMEAChoirs. As part of the

critique, students willdemonstrate anunderstanding of and be ableto comment on the followingmusical concepts:• Proper diction• Balance

balanceperson

with regard towithin sections

to person andbalance

• Propersection to section

intonation andlistening skills of theperformers

• Vocal quality• Interpretation of phrases

and dynamic textures

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Intermediate School Choir- Grade SixTEKS

6.6 THE STUDENT REPONDS TO &EVALUATES MUSIC & MUSICALPERFORMANCE.(c) exhibit concert etiquette as aninformed, actively involved listenerduring varied live performances.

TAKS Objective Strand/ThemeResponse/evaluation

StrategyStudents will attend schoolconcerts and professionalconcerts while exhibitingproper etiquette as aperformer and listener.

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