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Mahomet-Seymour Schools

 Curriculum

Music - Grade 8 Band

 

 

 

Melodic Treatment

 

The learner will be able to describe and demonstrate steps, skips, and occasional leaps permissible in all instruments.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe and demonstrate complete use of accidentals.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to perform modal melodies.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe and demonstrate four, eight, and sixteen measure phrases.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe and demonstrate two or three-part counterpoint.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to demonstrate fluidity in Concert Bb, Eb, F, Ab, D6, G, D and C Major.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to demonstrate fluidity in Concert g and c minor.

 

  

 

 

 

Harmonic Treatment

 

The learner will be able to describe consonant intervals.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe dissonant intervals.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe suspended triads.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe seventh chords.

 

  The learner will be able to describe diminished chords.

 

  The learner will be able to describe augmented chords.

Musical Maturity

 

The learner will be able to describe and demonstrate occasional meter and key changes.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe and demonstrate complete use of ritardandos and accelerandos.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe and demonstrate complete dynamic variation.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe binary and ternary forms.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe moderate use of variation techniques.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe the following meter signatures: C, 4/4, 2/4, 3/4, 5/4 Cut Time, 3/8, 6/8 and 12/8.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe and demonstrate the following new rhythm.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to perform 16th notes at quarter note = 120 bpm.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to personally improve basic skills through constant reinforcement.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to demonstrate an awareness of ways to improve tone production.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to identify and utilize the tuning mechanisms of the instrument.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to describe and demonstrate proper concert etiquette.

 

  

 

The learner will be able to write about and discuss musical performances.