Our music curriculum is based on both the MENC (NAfME) National Music Standards and elements of TN State Art Standards. It includes integration projects aligned with curriculum provided by our classroom teachers. The EXPECTATIONS below include the content and performance skills students will experience during that year in music. The curriculum MAPS below outline when specific skills and content are addressed throughout the year.
These curriculum maps are specifically designed for our music students at PS 51. They have been carefully crafted over the past several years. They are aligned with our integrated study units in science, social studies, or ELA that our classroom teachers have designed and scheduled when appropriate. They also incorporate our partnership curriculum (NYCB, Carnegie…
These curriculum maps are specifically designed for our music students at PS 51. They have been carefully crafted over the past several years. They are aligned with our integrated study units in science, social studies, or ELA that our classroom teachers have designed and scheduled when appropriate. They also incorporate our partnership curriculum (NYCB, Carnegie…
These curriculum maps are specifically designed for our music students at PS 51. They have been carefully crafted over the past several years. They are aligned with our integrated study units in science, social studies, or ELA that our classroom teachers have designed and scheduled when appropriate. They also incorporate our partnership curriculum (NYCB, Carnegie…
These curriculum maps are specifically designed for our music students at PS 51. They have been carefully crafted over the past several years. They are aligned with our integrated study units in science, social studies, or ELA that our classroom teachers have designed and scheduled when appropriate. They also incorporate our partnership curriculum (NYCB, Carnegie…
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for PreK and Kinder
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for First Grade
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for Second Grade
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for Third Grade
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for Fourth Grade
Music Stadards and Student Learning Objectives for Fifth Grade
Orff Schulwerk is an approach to teaching music that inspires total, active involvement in music making incorporating speech, singing, movement, instrument playing, drama, improvisation and composition to engage the imagination in a playful and creative environment. It develops the whole child with a balance of emotional and intellectual stimulation.
Kodály is an experience-based approach to teaching basic musical performance skills and music literacy through folk songs, chants, and singing games. The method uses solfege as one of its main tools to develop the inner ear.
The Dalcroze approach teaches an understanding of fundamental music concepts, expressive meanings, and deep connections to other arts and activities through rhythmic movement, aural training, and improvisation.