What are we learning about in music?
The Level Creek music curriculum is dictated by national (National Association of Music Educators [NAfME] and Common Core Standards [CCS]), state (Georgia Performance Standards [GPS]) and local (Academic Knowledge and Skills [AKS]) standards. Curriculum maps are provided through Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) as well as checklists for the standards mentioned above.
All Classes in Grades 1 - 5:
All students will learn basic vocal techniques that support the foundation of excellent singing habits. This includes appropriate posture, breath support through diaphragmatic breathing and breath control, pitch matching, diction, and Kodaly Solfege. As students become older and more mature, the depth of these techniques increases to more intermediate concepts. This is in preparation for the middle school music program (band, orchestra, chorus, guitar; the "connections") and/or individual lessons (piano, voice, guitar, etc.).
The Level Creek music curriculum is dictated by national (National Association of Music Educators [NAfME] and Common Core Standards [CCS]), state (Georgia Performance Standards [GPS]) and local (Academic Knowledge and Skills [AKS]) standards. Curriculum maps are provided through Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) as well as checklists for the standards mentioned above.
All Classes in Grades 1 - 5:
All students will learn basic vocal techniques that support the foundation of excellent singing habits. This includes appropriate posture, breath support through diaphragmatic breathing and breath control, pitch matching, diction, and Kodaly Solfege. As students become older and more mature, the depth of these techniques increases to more intermediate concepts. This is in preparation for the middle school music program (band, orchestra, chorus, guitar; the "connections") and/or individual lessons (piano, voice, guitar, etc.).
5th Grade
EQ: What artists and performers influenced the development of rock and roll?
Students are learning about the history of rock and roll through the perspective of American and British influences, such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
Students are learning about the history of rock and roll through the perspective of American and British influences, such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
4th Grade
EQ: How can I become a recorder "expert"?
Students are exploring additional pitches on the record to include "C" and "D."
Students are exploring additional pitches on the record to include "C" and "D."
3rd Grade
EQ: Why is a conductor important to a band, orchestra, or chorus?
Students are learning the basic techniques to becoming an expressive conductor.
Students are learning the basic techniques to becoming an expressive conductor.
2nd Grade
EQ: What are some resources that I can use to learn about music at home?
Students are being introduced to the Level Creek music website and how this website can provide resources for music exploration at home. The "Music Links" portion of this website will give you a glimpse into how music and technology can promote learning at all levels!
Students are being introduced to the Level Creek music website and how this website can provide resources for music exploration at home. The "Music Links" portion of this website will give you a glimpse into how music and technology can promote learning at all levels!
1st Grade
EQ: How can I show melodic movement through body movement?
Students are adapting their knowledge of high and low sounds (pitch) into body movements.
Students are adapting their knowledge of high and low sounds (pitch) into body movements.
Kindergarten
EQ: How can I use pictures to show syllables for words I know?
Using simple picture notation (apples and milk), students are beginning to formulate simple rhythmic patterns out of common, every day words.
Using simple picture notation (apples and milk), students are beginning to formulate simple rhythmic patterns out of common, every day words.
