6th Grade Choir
The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.
Semester 1
Unit 1: Introduction to Fundamentals of Perform, Create, Connect, Respond
- Review and practice rhythmic skills
- Learn fundamentals of singing
- Practice melodic reading
- Develop listening and evaluation skills
Unit 2: Connect and Respond – Listening and Evaluation
- Identify and discuss elements of music
- Write or draw interpretations of music
- Identify the purpose of music
Unit 3: Perform and Create – Composition and Performance
- Perform songs as an ensemble for an audience
- Read melodies and scale degrees
- Demonstrate proper singing techniques
Semester 2
Unit 4: Connect and Respond – Cultural Response to Music
- Identify styles of performing musical arts (musical, opera, ballet, symphony, band, rock, jazz, etc.)
- Identify elements that define various musical styles
- Compare and contrast different performing arts styles
- Understand plot inspirations throughout history (fables, myths, legends, stories, religious themes)
Unit 5: Connect and Respond – College and Career Readiness
- Explore careers within the music industry
- Identify education or experience requirements for music careers
- Research and present selected music careers
Unit 6: Perform and Create – Composition and Performance
- Perform songs as an ensemble for an audience
- Read melodies and scale degrees
- Demonstrate proper singing techniques
Essential Questions
- How do musicians generate creative ideas?
- How do musicians make creative decisions?
- How do musicians improve the quality of their creative work?
- When is creative work ready to share?
- How do performers select repertoire?
- How does understanding the structure and context of music inform performance?
- How do performers interpret musical works?
- How do musicians improve performance quality?
- When is a performance ready to present?
- How does context influence audience response?