Elementary Vocal Music Curriculum
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Vocal Music Schedule: Primary
Grades 1, 2, and 3 = 30 minutes twice per week
Intermediate
Grades 4 and 5 = 45 minutes per week
Students are graded by: Teacher observation
Written Work
Listening examples
Singing examples
Report Card Information: Performs, comprehends, and interprets music appropriately.
Participates appropriately in activities (this corresponds to the
Characteristics of a Successful Learner on the report card)
Report Card Key Primary Intermediate
O Outstanding A Excellent
G Good B Above Average
S Satisfactory C Average
D Experiencing Difficulty D Limited
E Not Meeting Requirements
The District Vocal Music Curriculum adheres
to the National and State Academic Standards
for the Fine Arts.
Pennsylvania
Academic Standards
for the Fine Arts
9.1 Production, Performance and Exhibition of Dance, Theatre and Visual Arts
9.2 Historical and Cultural Contexts
9.3 Critical Response
9.4 Aesthetic Response
Building Chorus
Building Chorus is part of the District’s Elementary Vocal Music Curriculum for all fifth grade students. The Chorus meets 45 minutes per week and will perform several times throughout the year. This curriculum requirement provides students with:
1. a cooperative musical experience, regardless of innate musical talent
2. a sense of community and building spirit
3. a varied repertoire of songs representing genres and styles from diverse cultures.
4. a shared sense of accomplishment.
Mt. Lebanon Elementary District Chorus
This fifth grade chorus consists of selected students from each elementary building who have auditioned with their vocal music teacher. Auditioned students set the tone for a more challenging musical opportunity that will expand their vocal musical talents. Rehearsals begin in October and end with final performances in the spring.
click to open District Chorus Music for winter concert
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