5th Grade Essential Learnings

• Performs a varied repertoire of music on instrument with some expressive elements ‘
• Produces sounds with proper technique ‘
• Creates melodies and rhythmic patterns ‘
• Reads and writes simple melodies in the appropriate clef ‘
• Analyzes musical events using appropriate music vocabulary ‘
• Identifies what elements contribute to the effectiveness and quality of a musical performance or composition ‘
• Articulates the connection between music and other subjects

Band and Percussion are performance ensembles with expectations to rehearse and perform outside of the school day.

Helpful tips for Parents

-Set up a time for your child to practice at least 15 minutes a day

-Create musical goals for the year! Create practice goals for the year!

-Give your 5th grade student positive feedback on their practice progress at home.

-Be sure they are practicing from the book, our sheet music, and anything "fun" they find on their own.

-Set up mini-concerts for students to perform for families, friends, animals, you name it! Performing helps make practice fun AND hones their skills in a comfortable environment.