Below is a copy of the Spring 5th grade orchestra curriculum and homework assignments.
Spring Week 1:
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Students will be able to describe a few key biographical facts about composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Students will be able to identify notes on the D and A strings.
Spring Week 2:
1. Students will be able to define arco identify the symbol for bow lift, and perform a bow lift.
Spring Week 3:
1. Students will be able to identify and perform notes on the D and A strings without letter names written in the music.
Spring Week 4:
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Students will be able to identify and perform rhythms containing quarter notes and eighth notes.
2. Students will be able to define tempo and tempo markings such as allegro, moderato, and andante.
Spring Week 5:
1. Students will be able to identify and perform rhythms containing quarter notes and half notes.
2. Students will learn about Ludwig van Beethoven.
Spring Week 6:
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Students will be able to identify the melody and harmony of a piece of music.
2. Students will learn about elements of fiddle music.
Spring Week 7:
1. Students will practice combining melody and harmony in various styles of music.
Spring Week 8:
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Students will learn how to count in a time signature of ¾.
2. Students will be able to identify, count, and perform dotted half notes.
Spring Week 9:
1. Students will begin preparing for the talent show performance.
Spring Week 10:
1. Students will continue preparing for the talent show performance.