Virginia Grade 1 Music Standards

The Grade 1 standards

Creative Process 9

• 1.1

  The student will improvise and compose music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: G Major Chord (1, Wk 22); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)

• 1.1a

  Improvise vocal responses to given melodic questions.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Recorder Lord/Lady 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, A, B, D (4, Wk 22); Sixths Part I (3, Wk 24)

• 1.1b

  Improvise body percussion.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Guava (1, Wk 19); Beet & Blueberry (1, Wk 26); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)

• 1.1c

  Improvise to enhance stories, songs, and poems.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Recorder Lord/Lady 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, A, B, D (4, Wk 22); C Chord Slide (PK, Wk 10)

• 1.1d

  Compose simple rhythmic patterns represented by a variety of notational systems.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 10); Fa, Sol, La (1, Wk 13); Chord Progressions Part I (5, Wk 18); Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6)

• 1.2

  The student will apply a creative process for music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Melodies, Lines and Spaces (1, Wk 4); Recorder Squire 2 - Warm Up #1 (4, Wk 8); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Wheels on the Bus (2, Wk 32)

• 1.2a

  Brainstorm multiple solutions to a musical prompt.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3); F Major Chord (1, Wk 24); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); C Major scale note review (K, Wk 34)

• 1.2b

  Identify steps taken in the creation of music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Fa, Sol, La (1, Wk 12); Beet & Guava (1, Wk 19); Beet & Blueberry (1, Wk 26); Steps (2, Wk 5)

• 1.2c

  Share ideas for creating music with a group.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); Wheels on the Bus (2, Wk 32); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Hello C (PK, Wk 1)

Critical Thinking and Communication 10

• 1.3

  The student will analyze music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 34); Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34); Seconds, Thirds and Fourths Review (3, Wk 16); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)

• 1.3a

  Identify and classify the timbres of pitched and non-pitched instruments by sounds.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sound vs Noise/Bell or Boomwhacker? (K, Wk 23); What note is it? (K, Wk 29); Types of Ukuleles (5, Wk 2); Beet and Melon (K, Wk 3)

• 1.3b

  Differentiate vocal and instrumental music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello C Chord Part II (5, Wk 9); Short & Long Stars (PK, Wk 2); Best Friends, C and G (PK, Wk 4); C Major + G Major Chords (Pumpkins) (PK, Wk 13)

• 1.3c

  Distinguish between accompanied and unaccompanied vocal music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); Short & Long with D (K, Wk 7); Short & Long Stars (PK, Wk 2); Low C, High C (PK, Wk 7)

• 1.3d

  Recognize differences in melodic and rhythmic patterns and dynamics.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Beet & Cherry (K, Wk 8); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 35)

• 1.4

  The student will describe personal ideas and emotions evoked by music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Hot Cross Buns (PK, Wk 19); Mi Sol Stars (PK, Wk 20); Lucy Locket (PK, Wk 22)

• 1.5

  The student will identify collaboration and communication skills for music rehearsal and performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); C Major Scale Review Part II (2, Wk 2); C and Shh (PK, Wk 3); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9)

• 1.5a

  Etiquette appropriate to different types of events/situations (e.g., classical concert, rock concert, sporting event).

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 36); Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36)

• 1.5b

  Understand active listening as a musician.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Scale Review Part II (2, Wk 2); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); Rhythm Review Part III (3, Wk 5); Recorder Page 2 - High D Shield Patterns (4, Wk 2)

• 1.5c

  Work together to reach a common goal.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major & G Major Chords (1, Wk 20); Fifths Part II (3, Wk 18); Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Thirds Part II (3, Wk 12)

History, Culture, and Citizenship 5

• 1.6

  The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 15); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Recorder Lord/Lady 4 - Jingle Bells (4, Wk 21); Welcome (5, Wk 1)

• 1.6a

  Recognize how music is used in the customs and traditions of a variety of cultures.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 15); Recorder Lord/Lady 4 - Jingle Bells (4, Wk 21); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1)

• 1.6b

  Describe how people participate in music experiences.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Short & Long with D (K, Wk 7)

• 1.7

  The student will identify musicians in the school, community, and media.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Recorder Page 2 - High D Shield Patterns (4, Wk 2); Parts of the Ukulele (5, Wk 3); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1)

• 1.8

  The student will identify appropriate sources of information for learning about music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Pizza Rhythms (2, Wk 10); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13); C and Shh (PK, Wk 3)

Innovation in the Arts 3

• 1.9

  The student will describe the roles of music and musicians.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)

• 1.10

  The student will recognize how music can be created using innovative tools and new media.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Do, Re, Mi Review (1, Wk 6); F Major Chord (1, Wk 24); Do, Re, Mi (K, Wk 9)

• 1.11

  The student will identify relationships between music and concepts learned in another content area.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Fifths Part I (3, Wk 17); Recorder King/Queen 2 - Introduction to Transposing (4, Wk 24); Recorder Dragon 4 - Dinosaur (4, Wk 31); C Major + G Major Chords (Pumpkins) (PK, Wk 13)

Technique and Application 25

• 1.12

  The student will demonstrate music literacy.

• 1.12a

  Identify high and low pitches represented by a variety of notational systems.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Bye Bye Baby Bunting (PK, Wk 24); Hi High C (K, Wk 11); Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13)

• 1.12b

  Read and notate rhythmic patterns that include quarter notes, paired eighth notes, and quarter rests represented by a variety of notational systems.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Rhythm Review (2, Wk 11); Rhythm (2, Wk 22); Rhythim Review (2, Wk 4)

• 1.12c

  Identify basic music symbols.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 15); Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); Hand Signs (K, Wk 27); Bye Bye Baby Bunting (PK, Wk 24)

• 1.13

  The student will develop skills for individual and ensemble singing performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Major Chords (2, Wk 16)

• 1.13a

  Sing high/low pitches and melodic contour.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hand Signs (K, Wk 28); Hello C Chord Part II (5, Wk 9); Hi High C (K, Wk 11); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13)

• 1.13b

  Demonstrate expressive qualities of music, including changes in dynamics and tempo.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22); Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34)

• 1.13c

  Use the head voice when singing or matching high pitches.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Scale (1, Wk 32); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13); What note is it? (K, Wk 29); 1 8, They’re Great (PK, Wk 9)

• 1.13d

  Sing songs using echo and ensemble singing.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 35); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29); Skidamarink (2, Wk 30)

• 1.14

  The student will develop skills for individual and ensemble instrumental performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Major Chords (2, Wk 16)

• 1.14a

  Play two-pitch melodies using imitation.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Do, Re, Mi Review (1, Wk 5); Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 8); C & D (K, Wk 31); C & E, C & F (K, Wk 32)

• 1.14b

  Play expressively with appropriate dynamics and tempo.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Fa, Sol, La (1, Wk 14); Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 35)

• 1.14c

  Accompany songs and chants using body percussion as well as instruments.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C & G Chords (1, Wk 23); Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11); Major Chords (2, Wk 18); Rhythm (2, Wk 22)

• 1.14d

  Use proper playing techniques.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Recorder Page 5 - B A G Shield Patterns (4, Wk 5); Recorder Squire 1 - Let Us Play G A B (4, Wk 7); Recorder Squire 2 - Warm Up #1 (4, Wk 8)

• 1.15

  The student will recognize and perform rhythmic patterns.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet and Melon (K, Wk 3); Short & Long with D (K, Wk 7); Beet & Cherry (K, Wk 8); Short & Long Stars (PK, Wk 2)

• 1.15a

  Include patterns that suggest duple and triple meter.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Compound Meter Part I (3, Wk 19); Compound Meter Part II (3, Wk 20); Pizza Rhythms (2, Wk 9)

• 1.15b

  Use instruments, body percussion, and voice.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Beet & Guava (1, Wk 19); Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2)

• 1.15c

  Include quarter notes, paired eighth notes, and quarter rests.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Beet & Guava (1, Wk 19); Rhythm Review (2, Wk 11); Beet & Cherry (K, Wk 8)

• 1.16

  The student will demonstrate the difference between melodic rhythm and steady beat using body percussion, instruments, and voice.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Blueberry (1, Wk 26); Rhythm (2, Wk 22); Beet & Cherry (K, Wk 8); Rhythm Reivew Part II (3, Wk 4)

• 1.17

  The student will respond to music with movement.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); Rhythm Reivew Part I (3, Wk 3); Rhythm Reivew Part II (3, Wk 4)

• 1.17a

  Use locomotor and non-locomotor movements.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 34); Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2); F Major Chord (2, Wk 15); Treble Clef Reivew (3, Wk 2)

• 1.17b

  Demonstrate high and low pitches.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hi High C (K, Wk 11); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13); Birds Fly (K, Wk 14); What note is it? (K, Wk 29)

• 1.17c

  Demonstrate expressive qualities of music, including changes in dynamics and tempo.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22); Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34)

• 1.17d

  Perform dances and other music activities.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Upbeat (1, Wk 2); Beet & Guava (1, Wk 19); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1)

• 1.17e

  Dramatize songs, stories, and poems.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Major Chords (2, Wk 18); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Hello C Chord Part II (5, Wk 9)