Instrumental
Music Objectives, First Marking
Period
Beginner
String Instruments
The
student will:
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Violin
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Viola
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Cello
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Rehearsal
Skill—
Materials
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Bring
instrument, music, shoulder rest, and pencil to every
rehearsal.
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Bring
instrument, music, shoulder rest, and pencil to every
rehearsal.
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Bring
instrument, music, rock stop, and pencil to every
rehearsal.
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Rehearsal
Skill—Playing Position
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Sit
tall on the edge of the chair, with feet flat on the
floor.
Position
instrument correctly, with left wrist straight and elbow
held away from the stomach.
Hook
the right thumb under the fingerboard for plucking
position.
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Sit
tall on the edge of the chair, with feet flat on the
floor.
Position
instrument correctly, with left wrist straight and elbow
held away from the stomach.
Hook
the right thumb under the fingerboard for plucking
position.
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Sit
tall on the edge of the chair, with feet flat on the
floor.
Bring
cello against the body at the proper height.
Hook
the right thumb under the fingerboard for plucking
position.
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Tone
quality
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Use
left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the
notes ring, rather than “thunk.”
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Use
left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the
notes ring, rather than “thunk.”
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Use
left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the
notes ring, rather than “thunk.”
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Rhythm
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Name,
clap, and play quarter notes & rests
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Name,
clap, and play quarter notes & rests
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Name,
clap, and play quarter notes & rests
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Pitch
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Name
and play D, E, F#, G, A
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Name
and play D, E, F#, G, A
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Name
and play D, E, F#, G, A
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Articulation
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Use
pizzicato technique.
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Use
pizzicato technique.
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Use
pizzicato technique.
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Practice
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Choose
a regular practice time.
Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15
minutes and record it in the practice chart.
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Choose
a regular practice time.
Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15
minutes and record it in the practice chart.
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Choose
a regular practice time.
Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15
minutes and record it in the practice chart.
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Instrumental
Music Objectives, Second Marking Period
Beginner
String Instruments
The
student will continue to achieve all First Marking Period
Objectives, and will:
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Violin
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Viola
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Cello
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Rehearsal
Skill—
Materials
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Bring
Rosin to every rehearsal.
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Bring
Rosin to every rehearsal.
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Bring
Rosin to every rehearsal.
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Rehearsal
Skill—Playing Position
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Learn
and demonstrate a good bow hold.
Pull
bow in a straight line.
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Learn
and demonstrate a good bow hold.
Pull
bow in a straight line.
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Learn
and demonstrate a good bow hold.
Pull
bow in a straight line.
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Tone
quality
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Use
left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the
notes sound strong, rather than fuzzy, when the bow is
used.
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Use
left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the
notes sound strong, rather than fuzzy, when the bow is
used.
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Use
left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the
notes sound strong, rather than fuzzy, when the bow is
used.
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Rhythm
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Name,
clap, and play eighth notes & rests
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Name,
clap, and play eighth notes & rests
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Name,
clap, and play eighth notes & rests
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Pitch
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Name
and play D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D
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Name
and play D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D
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Name
and play D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D
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Articulation
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Demonstrate
detache bowing.
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Demonstrate
detache bowing.
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Demonstrate
detache bowing.
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Performance
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Play
individually and in a group the following pieces: all
yellow highlights and all pink highlights.
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Play
individually and in a group the following pieces: all
yellow highlights and all pink highlights.
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Play
individually and in a group the following pieces: all
yellow highlights and all pink highlights.
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Practice
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Choose
a regular practice time.
Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15
minutes and record it in the practice chart.
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Choose
a regular practice time.
Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15
minutes and record it in the practice chart.
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Choose
a regular practice time.
Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15
minutes and record it in the practice chart.
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