Major Topics of Study
Rhythm
- Quarter note, eighth notes, half note, dotted half note, whole note, quarter rest, half rest, whole rest, sixteenth notes
- Time signature and measures
Melody
- Melodic direction on staff
- Treble clef
- Notes on the treble staff, including notes below and above the staff
- Orff instruments (glockenspiel, xylophone, metallophone)?
Harmony
- Partner songs
- Rounds
- Tonal center (major and minor)
- Ensembles: Orchestra, band, and chorus
- Voice parts: Soprano, alto, tenor, and bass
Form
- Phrases
- Folk songs
- Theme and variations
- Symphony
Expression
- Dynamics: Pianissimo, piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, forte, fortissimo, crescendo, decrescendo
- Tempo: Adagio, moderato, allegro
- Long and short articulation
- Tone color
History and Culture
- Ives: Theme and Variations on America
- Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Symphony No. 9
- Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, 12 Variations on Ah, Vous Dirai-Je Maman,
- The Magic Flute
- The Star Spangled Banner and America, the Beautiful