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Curriculum Based Arts Education
for the Home Schooler

Music Curriculum

Philosophy

 

The systematic development of musical skills, knowledge and perception is fundamental to the total development of the individual.

Music experiences in the elementary years acknowledges, respect and further develops the expressive experience of young children. From an early age, children�s expressive play includes movement, music, and dramatic play, all of which aresignificant in the development of body, mind, and spirit. Play is central and natural to children�s learning. As children move through the primary years, they acquire music knowledge, skills and attitudes through play. Music experienced in the context of play simultaneously engages the various senses. This results in a balanced and integrated development of children�s innate music potential

Music education enables students to interact with sound, simultaneously engaging mind, body, and spint Through creating, performing, and listening to music, students experience the ways in which music evokes and conveys thoughts, images, and feelings.

Music eduction makes a valuable and unique contribution to students� intellectual growth, and integrates intellectual and emotional development. Shared experiences in music significantly contribute to the development of a healthier society through activities that respect and reflect the diversity of human experiences.

Music education enables all learners to explore, create, perceive, and communicate thoughts, images, and feeling s through music. These experiences are unique and essential, and make a significant explore, and express through music

Music education contributes to the irtellectual,aesthetic, human, social, and career development of the educated citizen by providing learners with oportunities to:

develop competency in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision 
making through experiences with music
develop literacy in music, including familiarity with the conventions 
of written music
knowledge gained through experience in music with other aspects of their lIves
use expressive skills gained in music to convey meaning in other aspects 
of their lives
demonstrate understanding and appreciation of artistic and aesthetic 
expression
develop independence, self-motivation, and positive self-image through 
experiences with music
practice co-operation in social interactions involved in the creation, 
exploration, and expression of music
accept and respect the ideas of others by working together to create, 
explore, create, and interpret self and world awareness through the 
study of music and music traditions of world cultures 
develop discipline and confidence through experiences that demand 
focussed and sustained practice
appreciate the role of music in society
contribute to society through music-related pursuits and careers
contribute to learner�s lifelong development as educated citizens.

 Objectives

Grades 1-5

The students will:

a) explore, identify and describe sounds of every kind
b) explore and develop their voices
c) become aware of the elements of music in their experiences with sound -

rhythm; pitch and pitch direction; timbre;
dynamics; texture; sounds

d) represent sounds and sound patterns through movement
e) create sound and sound patterns
f) become aware of music, musicians and composers
g) become aware of the presence of music in their own homes, 
communities and surrounding communities

Grades 6-8

 The students will:

a) explore, recognize and discuss sounds of every kind
b) develop an understanding of the elements of music, the
principles of composition and the ways that these can be 
manipulated
c) express ideas, images and feelings using voices and instruments 
(including traditional, found and homemade instruments)
d) examine ways in which music mirrors and influences individuals, 
societies and cultures - past and present
e) examine the works of various musicians and composers 
f) develop critical thought and learn to support interpretations 
and opinions when responding to music

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