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Band Curriculum Map
By the end of each grade level, students will be able
to:
Grade 5
Literacy
Rhythm:
Count simple rhythmic
patterns using 1+2+
method. Rhythms
include: whole
notes/rests, half
notes/rests, dotted half
notes, quarter
notes/rests, paired
eighth notes.
(MACF - 2.1, 2.5, 2.7,
5.1)
Time signatures:
Read & understand 4/4,
3/4, 2/4
(MACF - 2.1, 2.4, 2.5,
5.1)
Major key
signatures:
Concert Bb and F Major
(2.7)
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
In addition In addition In addition
to grade
to grade
to grade
5:
6:
7:
Rhythm:
Count simple
rhythmic patterns
using 1+2+ method.
Rhythms include:
syncopation, dotted
quarter notes, single
eighth notes and
rests.
(MACF - 2.1, 2.5, 2.7,
5.1)
Time signatures:
Read and
understand: Cut time
(MACF - 2.1, 2.4, 2.5,
5.1)
Major key
signatures:
Concert Eb and Ab
Major
Rhythm:
Count simple
rhythmic patterns
using 1+2+ method.
Rhythms include:
Sixteenth Notes
(MACF - 2.1, 2.5, 2.7,
5.1)
Time signatures:
Read and understand
3/8, 6/8.
(MACF - 2.1, 2.4, 2.5,
5.1)
Major key
signatures:
Concert C Major
Musical Terms &
Concepts:
Motive
Rhythm:
Count simple
rhythmic patterns
using 1+2+ method.
Rhythms include:
Sixteenth note
combinations, eighth
note triplets.
(MACF - 2.1, 2.5, 2.7,
5.1)
Major key
signatures:
Concert G Major
Expressio
n
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
In addition In addition In addition
to grade
to grade
to grade
5:
6:
7:
Dynamics:
Perform using the
dynamics p, mp, mf,
f, crescendo,
diminuendo (MACF 2.3, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2,
3.5, 3.7, 5.1)
Dynamics:
Perform using the
dynamics pp, ff,
fp, sfz
(MACF - 2.3, 2.7,
3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7,
5.1)
Articulation:
Perform using
accents, slurs,
staccato, legato
(MACF - 2.3, 2.7,
3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7,
5.1)
Articulation:
Perform using
tenuto, marcato
(MACF - 2.3, 2.7,
3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7,
5.1)
Tempo:
Perform using the
tempi: adagio,
Tempo:
Perform using the
tempi: andante,
allegretto, largo,
Stylistic Terms:
Understand and
perform the
following stylistic
terms: maestoso,
espressivo, meno,
piu, molto, poco,
simile, subito
(MACF - 2.3, 2.7,
3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7,
5.1)
Tempo:
Perform using the
tempi: lento,
presto
(MACF - 2.3, 2.7,
3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7,
Stylistic Terms:
Understand and
perform the
following stylistic
terms: cantabile,
dolce, rubato
(MACF - 2.3, 2.7,
3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7,
5.1)
Tempo:
Perform using the
tempi: andantino,
animato, vivace,
alla breve,
attacca
(MACF - 2.3, 2.7,
3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 3.7,
Eartrainin
g and
Sightreadi
ng
Grade 5
Grade 6
In addition to
grade 5:
Grade 7
In addition to
grade 6:
Grade 8
In addition
to grade 7:
Eartraining:
Proper vocal
technique, including
pitch matching,
singing pitch names
while fingering the
notes, singing
solfege patterns in
movable do,
singing appropriate
articulations
(MACF - 1.1, 1.3,
1.5, 1.6, 2.1-2.7)
Eartraining:
Audibly differentiate
the difference
between a half and
whole step as well as
major and minor
keys.
(MACF 2.6, 5.1, 5.8,
5.9)
Eartraining:
Audibly
differentiate
major intervals
(P4, P5, P8)
(MACF 2.6, 5.1,
5.8, 5.9)
Eartraining:
Audibly
differentiate
between major
and minor
scales -natural,
harmonic
(MACF 5.1, 5.3,
5.9)
Sightreading:
Be able to sightread
an 8 measure
exercise, song, or
musical phrase
according to the
Grade 5 Literacy
and Expression
standards.
Sightreading:
Be able to sightread
an 8- 16 measure
excerpt according to
the Grade 6 Literacy
and Expression
standards.
(MACF - 2.1-2.4, 2.6,
2.7, 2.9)
Tuning:
Understand how to
Sightreading:
Be able to
sightread a 24
measure excerpt
according to the
Grade 7 Literacy
and Expression
standards.
(MACF - 2.1-2.4,
2.6, 2.7, 2.9)
Audibly
differentiate
major intervals
(M3, M6, M7)
(MACF 2.6,
5.1, 5.8, 5.9)
Sightreading:
Be able to
sightread a 24
measure
excerpt
according to
Scales:
Perform oneoctave Concert
Bb and F Major
Scales at q=88,
slurred up,
tongued down,
according to the
rhythm on the NE
Junior District
Scale Sheet
(range may be
adjusted for
specific
instrument needs)
(MACF 3.1, 3.7)
Scales:
Perform oneoctave Concert Eb
& Ab Major Scales
at q=88, slurred
up, tongued
down, according
to the rhythm on
the NE Junior
District Scale
Sheet (range may
be adjusted for
specific
instrument needs)
Scales:
Perform oneoctave Concert C
Major Scales at
q=88, slurred up,
tongued down,
according to the
rhythm on the NE
Junior District
Scale Sheet
(range may be
adjusted for
specific
instrument needs)
Scales:
Perform oneoctave Concert G
Major Scales at
q=88, slurred up,
tongued down,
according to the
rhythm on the NE
Junior District
Scale Sheet
(range may be
adjusted for
specific
instrument needs)
Technique
Non-pitched
Percussion and
Timpani
Grade 5
Grade 6
In addition to
grade 5:
Rhythms:
Perform single 8th
notes, single 8th
rests, 8th and paired
16th note
combinations
Rudiments:
Identify and perform
flam taps, flam
accent, flam
paradiddle, 9-stroke
roll, 5-stroke roll, 17stroke roll, drag,
single drag tap
Instruments:
Crash cymbals,
claves, maracas,
temple blocks
(MACF 3.1, 3.7)
Grade 7
In addition to
grade 6:
Grade 8
In addition
to grade 7:
Rudiments:
flamacue
Rudiments:
7-stroke roll
Instruments:
Bongos/congas
Instruments:
Cowbell
Understand
pedaling on a
vibraphone
Timpani Tuning
by ear during a
piece
Timpani Tuning
by ear
(MACF 3.1,
3.7)