CKMusic: Grade 1
Focus:
There are three units in Grade 1 CKMusic. In Elements of Music, students explore the foundational elements of music, including rhythm, melody, harmony, form, dynamics, and tempo. Using familiar songs, rhymes, and instrumental pieces, students will engage in active learning through singing, movement, and hands-on activities.
In Composers and the Orchestra, students will learn about the role of a composer and the different instruments in an orchestra. They will explore the sounds of different instruments and learn how music can tell a story through the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the piece Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev.
In Music Can Tell a Story, students explore how music can be used to tell stories and evoke emotion. They will learn about different types of music used to tell stories, such as opera, instrumental music, and ballet.
Number of Lessons: 25
Instruction Time: 45 minutes each. Each lesson may be divided into smaller segments.
Additional Search Terms:
eighth note • quarter note • pitch • rhythm • round tempo • unison • conductor • classical music • musician
