RHYTHM
• Understand and identify duple vs. triple meter
• Read, write and accurately echo rhythm phrases using dotted notes, whole note, whole rest
• Understand measure and bar line
MELODY
• Identify steps, skips, leaps and repeats
• Read, write and match pitch using solfege notes do, re, mi, sol, la, low la and low sol
HARMONY
• Identify and perform 2 and 3 part rounds
• Understand the difference between unison and harmony
• Identify and perform I and V chord accompaniments
TONE COLOR
• Demonstrate proper recorder technique and sound creation
• Classify orchestral instruments into families
• Identify differences in sound of Chorus, Band, Orchestra
FORM
• Understand and use introduction, coda and fermata
EXPRESSION
• Understand and use pianissimo, mezzo-piano, mezzo-forte and fortissimo dynamics
• Sing in tune using good posture, diction and breath control
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