Instrumental music is considered an integral part of the curriculum offered at Eastern Passage Educational Centre for Grade 8 instrumental students. By the end of grade 8 students will be expected to achieve the following outcomes.
GCO 1: Students will be expected to explore, challenge, develop and express ideas using the skills, language, techniques and processes of the arts.
GCO 2: Students will be expected to create and/or present, collaboratively and independently, expressive products in the arts for a range of audiences and purposes.
GCO 3: Students will be expected to demonstrate critical awareness of and value for the role of the arts in creating and reflecting culture.
GCO 4: Students will be expected to respect the contributions to the arts of individuals and cultural groups in local and global contexts and value the arts as a record of human experiences and expression.
GCO 5: Students will be expected to examine the relationship among the arts, societies and environments.
GCO 6: Students will be expected to apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to reflect on and respond to their own and others expressive works.
GCO 7: Students will be expected to understand the role of technologies in creating and responding to expressive works
GCO 8: Students will be expected to analyze the relationship between artistic intent and the expressive work.
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1.1 Using appropriate terminology, demonstrate an understanding of rhythm by creating and performing rhythmic compositions is a variety of meters
1.2 By performing repertoire in group music making, demonstrate an understanding of melody.
1.3 Use the elements of music to express and communicate meaning.
1.4 Interpret non-verbal gestures making connections to notation and musical expression.
2.1 Maintain a part within a variety of textures and harmonies using a range of musical structures and styles.
2.2 Use a variety of notational systems to represent musical thoughts and ideas.
2.3 Apply skills and attitudes appropriate to a range of group music making activities demonstrating audience etiquette, performance skills, and responsibility to the group
2.4 Perform, alone and with others, music expressing a broad range of thoughts and feelings.
3.1 Demonstrate respect for, discuss, and compare music from various historical and cultural contexts.
3.2 Articulate the importance of music in their daily lives and place it in a context of the community in which they live.
4.1 Identify ways music enhances and expresses life’s experiences.
4.2 Choose music for a variety of purposes and justify their choices.
4.3 Reflect on ways in which music expresses the history and cultural diversity of local, national, and international communities.
5.1 Define relationships among music, other arts, and other subjects.
5.2 Examine the roles that music plays in local and global communities.
6.1 Examine and explore a range of possible solutions to musical challenges.
6.2. Using processes of description, analysis, interpretation and evaluation to make informed responses to their own and others music.
6.3 Critically reflect on ideas in works of music and relate to their own playing.
7.1 Describe some instruments common to other cultures.
8.1. Evaluate choices of the elements of expression in musical compositions based on the composer’s intent.
8.2. Use feedback from others to examine their own musical works in light of the original intent.
8.3 Analyze performances and provide critical commentary on aspects of musical presentation in light of the performers’ intent.