Grade 4 Music
Course Description
Students will explore the world of music through three ongoing units: Singing Around the World, Rhythm and Melody, and Instruments and Voice Families. Students will develop foundational skills in all units, fostering both individual creativity and collaborative teamwork.
Course Big Ideas
- Music is a collaborative and expressive art form where understanding rhythm, melody, harmony, and the unique roles of voices and instruments enhances both individual and group performance.
Course Essential Questions
- What makes singing alone feel different from singing with a group, and how does it change the way we share emotions through music?
- How do rhythm and teamwork help us perform singing games, rounds, and partner songs more effectively?
- How do the sounds and roles of different instruments, like strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, make music feel exciting and unique?
- How does understanding the way voices and instruments work together help us create harmony in a choir or orchestra?
Course Competencies
- Demonstrate an understanding of the expressive differences between solo and group singing through performance and reflection.
- Participate actively in singing games, call and response activities, and rounds, showcasing teamwork, rhythm, and listening skills.
- Analyze and compare the characteristics, roles, and sound production methods of different instrument families.
- Interpret and perform music using written notation with attention to rhythm, melody, and harmony, demonstrating technical and expressive accuracy.
- Collaborate effectively in vocal ensembles, applying knowledge of vocal registers, harmony, and blend to create cohesive musical performances.
Course Assessments
- Observation of student performances
- Class discussions
- Worksheets
- Oral questioning
- Question style games and activities