Instrumental music is considered an integral part of the curriculum offered at Eastern Passage Educational Centre for Grade 7 instrumental students. By the end of grade 7 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 work.
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 in 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 Participate in group music making, demonstrating an ability to read musical scores.
2.2 Improvise and compose music, using appropriate notational systems, to express thoughts, ideas and feelings.
2.3 Demonstrate responsibility in individual and group music making.
2.4 Perform, alone and with others, music expressing a broad range of thoughts and feelings.
3.1 Articulate the importance of music in their daily lives and place it in a context of the community in which they live.
4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of societies, both past and present.
4.2 Compare music created for a variety of purposes.
5.1 Articulate the relationships between music and other arts.
6.1 Justify decisions made to solve musical challenges in the repertoire they are performing.
6.2 Respond appropriately to music they hear, both their own and others, by analyzing and describing it using appropriate terminology.
7.1 Explore the mechanics of a range of instruments and demonstrate an understanding of how they affect sound productions.
8.1. Discuss the elements of expression in musical composition based on the composer’s intent.
8.2. Demonstrate the ability to provide and accept feedback to their own work and that of others.
The emphasis in the grade 7 instrumental program is learning to play the instrument and achieving the outcomes that pertain to playing. There will be many opportunities throughout the term for a student to show evidence of learning, as assessment is an ongoing process. One area is the scales component, which requires the student to play individually several scales. These scales must be played with good tone, correct fingering and with an even tempo. The students will be tested approximately every 2 weeks on a different scale or articulation. Practicing at home will be crucial in order to meet the performance outcomes. Twenty minutes a day is recommended.