Weeks of 5/7 to 5/18

May 7 – May 18 (2) 5 Day Cycles Craig Shoener Kindergarten Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs. N.S. – 1, 6 Rehearse Graduation Songs First Grade Obj. Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book N.S. – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic songs in the book Everybody Ought to Know pg. 240 CD 6-39 Start – Develop – Close Obj. Discover nature with our senses N.S. 1 All around the Maypole pg. 247 CD 6-43 Summer’s Come to town pgs. 248-249 CD 6-44 Li’l Liza Jane pgs. 146-147 CD 4-2 Big Beautiful Planet pgs. 154-155 CD 4-11 Listen to the Water pgs. 156-157 CD 4-13 Start – Develop – Close Second Grade Obj. Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book N.S. – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – sing the Patriotic songs in the book Oh Freedom pg. 195 CD 6-30 Start – Develop – Close Obj. Be able to identify a melody pattern from notation N.S 1 Mission Control pgs. 156-157 CD 5-15 The Martian Hop CD 5-16 San Severino pgs. 158-159 CD 5-17 Working Together pgs. 160-161 CD 5-18 Start – Develop - Close Third Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. National Standards – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book Yankee Doodle pg. 150 CD 5-21 If I only had a Brain pgs. 158-159 CD 5-28 Never Smile at a Crocodile pgs. 154-155 Cd 5-25 I Know an Old Lady pgs. 152-153 CD 5-23 Start – Develop - Close Fourth Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. N.S. 1, 6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book You’re a grand Old Flag pgs. 200,201 CD 8-12 Texas, Our Texas pgs. 204-205 CD 8-15 I ride an Old Paint pgs. 160-161 CD 6-19 Windy Old Weather pgs. 134-135 CD 5-25 The Whale pgs. 136-137 CD 5-28 Start – Develop - Close Fifth Grade Obj. Show steady beat through movement and playing percussion instruments N.S. 1,4 I Shall Sing pgs. 138-139 CD 6-10 Celebration pg. 138 CD 6-12 One Moment in Time pgs. 140-141 CD 6-13 Sunny Day pgs. 148-149 CD 6-18 Down By the Riverside pgs. 152-153 CD 6-22 This Little Light of Mine pg. 152 CD 6-23 Start – Develop - Close Sixth Grade Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs.N.S. 1, 6 North Schuylkill Alma Mater (3 verses) Hold Onto the Memories National Anthem (1 verse) Red and Blue Band- Continue to work on all music for the concert and out of the lesson book. Remember to practice every day.

Weeks of April 23 to May 4, 2012 April 23 – May 4 (2) 5 Day Cycles Craig Shoener Kindergarten Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs. N.S. – 1, 6 Rehearse Graduation Songs First Grade Obj. Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book N.S. – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic songs in the book America pg. 238 CD 6-36 Flags will Fly pg. 239 CD 6-37 The Footlifter pg. 239 CD 6-38 Everybody Ought to Know pg. 240 CD 6-39 Start – Develop - Close Second Grade Obj. Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book N.S. – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – sing the Patriotic songs in the book America and God Bless America pg. 154 CD 5-13,14 Yankee Doodle pgs. 198-199 CD 6-35 America I hear you singing pg. 201 CD 6-37 Oh Freedom pg. 195 CD 6-30 Start – Develop – Close Third Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. National Standards – 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book America pg. 184 CD 6-21 America the Beautiful pg. 185 CD 6-22 Yankee Doodle pg. 150 CD 5-21 Start – Develop - Close Fourth Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. N.S. 1, 6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book America the Beautiful pgs. 194-195 CD 8-5,6 We shall overcome pg. 199 CD 8-9 The Stars and Stripes Forever pgs. 120,121 CD 5-12,13 You’re a grand Old Flag pgs. 200,201 CD 8-12 Start – Develop - Close Fifth Grade Obj. Learn Patriotic Songs. N.S. 1,6 Patriotic Unit – Sing the Patriotic Songs in the Book Battle Cry of freedom pgs. 196-197 CD 8-20 Battle Hymn of the Republic pgs. 226,227 CD 10-1 Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing pgs. 228,229 CD 10-2 When Johnny Comes Marching Home pgs. 324,325 CD 12-29 Sixth Grade Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs.N.S. 1, 6 North Schuylkill Alma Mater (3 verses) Hold Onto the Memories National Anthem (1 verse) Red and Blue Band - Practice all of your lesson materials for the concert every day!

Week of 4/16 - 4/20

April 16-20 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs. N.S. – 1, 2
Rehearse Graduation Songs
First Grade
Obj. Respond to the movement cues of lyrics, moving on the beat. N.S. – 1, 2
Join in the game Pg. 129 CD 3-22
Start – Develop – Close
Sorida Pg. 140 CD 3-30
Start-Develop – Close
My Mama’s Calling Me Pg. 142 CD 3-33
Second Grade
Obj. Understand music that originated with African American Peopk. N.S. - 1
My Father’s House Pg.102-103 CD 3-34
Start- Develop – Close
Good Mornin’ Blues pgs.104-105 CD3-36
Start-Develop-Close
Third Grade
Obj. Create Harmony by singing a round. National Standards – 1,3
Finish Recorder
Students will Discuss Melody and Harmony
Make New Friends Pg. 48 Cd 2-21/2-22
Tender Shepherd Pg. 49 CD 2-23
Start-Develop-Close
Fourth Grade
Obj. Sing songs from around the world. Folk Music. N.S. 1, 6,7
Leron, Leron page 188-189 CD 7-29
Start-Develop-Close
Shri Ram, Jai Ram page 190-191 CD 7-30
Fifth Grade
Obj. Determine form N.S. 1,6
The Voices of Pride pgs. 220-221 CD 9-17
Start-Develop-Close
Obj. Compare 2 performances of our national anthem NS 1,6
The Star Spangled Banner pgs. 222-223 CD 9-19,20
Start-Develop-Close


Sixth Grade
Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs.N.S. 1, 6
North Schuylkill Alma Mater
National Anthem
6th grade graduation song

Red and Blue Band: Continue to work on music for the spring band concert. Remember to practice every day!

Weeks of 4/2 through 4/13

April 2- April 13 2012 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Recognize and perform movements to a steady beat N.S. – 1
Miss Susie Anna Sue pg. 210 CD 5-18
Start – Develop – Close
Walk Along, John pg. 212 CD 5-20
Start – Develop - Close
First Grade
Obj. Create Sound effects to accompany movement. N.S. – 1, 2
Spaceworms Pg. 184-185 CD 5-4/5-6
Start – Develop – Close
Dona Maria Pg 188 CD 5-7
Start – Develop – Close
Pony Trot Pg 189 CD 5-10
Start – Develp - Close
Second Grade
Obj. Move to and feel recurring strong beats N.S. - 1
Come Sailing with ME Pg.124-125 CD 4-16
Start- Develop – Close
The Crocodile pgs.126-127 CD4-18
Start-Develop-Close



Third Grade
Obj. Review notes and rhythms introduced in music. National Standards – 1,3
Continue Recorder Lessons
Lesson #6 on page 7.
Fourth Grade
Obj. Sing songs from around the world. Folk Music. N.S. 1, 6,7
Bamboo Flute page 184-185 CD 7-26
Start – Develop – Close
Sakura pg. – 186-197 CD 7-27
Start – Develop - Close
Fifth Grade
Obj. Create a piece that shows contrasts in the melodic rhythm. N.S. 1,6
Somewhere out there pages 158-159 CD 7-4
Start – Develop – Close
Under the Sea pgs 160-163 CD 7-6
Start – Develop - Close


Sixth Grade
Obj. Learn and prepare to perform select songs. N.S. 1, 6
North Schuylkill Alma Mater
National Anthem
Listen to the possible songs for sixth grade graduation.

Red and Blue Bands: Keep working on all songs for the spring concert. Remember to practice every day and don't forget to come to your weekly lesson and band rehearsals!

Week of 3/26 to 3/30

March 26-30 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Perceive and respond to loud and soft sounds N.S. – 1, 2
Stamping Land pg. 204 CD 5-10
Start- Develop- Close
If You’re Happy pg. 206 CD 5-13
Start – Develop- Close
First Grade
Obj. Respond to the movement cues of lyrics, moving on the beat. N.S. – 1, 2
All around the Kitchen Pg. 122 CD 3-16
Start – Develop – Close
Steady Beat Activity with Toaster Time Poem
What shall we Do? Pg. 128 CD 3-19
Start-Develop - Close
Second Grade
Obj. Hear a Short-Short Long Rhythmic Patterns. N.S. - 1
Polka Pg.94-95 CD 3-25
Start- Develop – Close
Hear the Rooster Crowing pgs.96-97 CD3-27
Start-Develop-Close

Third Grade
Obj. Create Harmony by singing ostinatos. National Standards – 1,3
Students will Discuss Melody and Harmony
The Wheel of the Water Pg. 44-45 Cd 2-20
Start-Develp-Close
Fourth Grade
Obj. Sing songs from around the world. Folk Music. N.S. 1, 6,7
Hear the Rooster Crowing Pg. 180-181 CD 7-21/22
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
The Cowpoke page 182-183 CD 7-23
Start-Develop-Close
Bamboo Flute page 184-185 CD 7-26 (IF TIME PERMITS)
Fifth Grade
Obj. Demonstrate meter by conducting 3 and 4 N.S. 1,6
America pg. 224 CD 9-21
America, The Beautiful pg. 225 CD 9-22
Start-Develop-Close



Sixth Grade
Obj. Sing in 2 part harmony.N.S. 1, 6
Abraham, Martin and John pg. 188 CD 8-2
Start-Develop-Close
Obj. Sing an African American Spiritual using call and response NS 1,6
Free At Last pg. 190 CD 8-5
Start-Develop-Close

Band- Practice your lesson material and concert music!

March 12th to March 23rd

March 12-16 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Recognize sounds that vary in volume. – Experience question and answer style in a song. Nat. Standard - 1
The Old Gray Cat Pg. 140 CD 3-35
Start – Develop – Close - Assess
Willoughby, Wallaby, Woo Pg. 155 CD 4-4
Start – Develop – Close – Assess on Performance
First Grade
Obj. Recognize and respond to repeated tones from aural and visual examples. N.S. 1, 5
John the Rabbit Pg.98 CD 2-40
Start- Develop – Close
Discuss Ta and Tee Tee.
Bee Bee, Bumble Bee Pg. 254
Listen to Chant – Write ta and tee tee’s on board – say note words – say chant words. Move to the beat of the chant
Second Grade
Obj. Recognize a repeated pattern in a melody and add a vocal ostinato as accompaniment.. Nat. Standard 1,3,5
Little Wheel A-Turnin’ Pg.67 CD 2-32
Start- Develop - Close
Abiyoyo Pg. 70 CD 3-1 / 3-2
Start – Develop

Third Grade
No Specials. PSSA Coverage.
Fourth Grade
No Specials. PSSA Coverage.
Fifth Grade
No Specials. PSSA Coverage.
Sixth Grade
No Specials. PSSA Coverage.


Red and Blue Band: Continue to work on all assigned lesson and spring band music. There will be band rehearsal this week!

March 19-23 5 Day Cycle Craig Shoener
Kindergarten
Obj. Recognize and show the steady beat through movement N.S. – 1, 2
A good Old Happy Song Pg. 188 CD 4-44
Start – Develop – Close – Instruments – Mother Goose Bounce
Rock ‘Round the Mulberry Bush Pg. 190 CD 4-46
Start – Develop - Close

First Grade
Obj. Perform movements and vocal sounds to suggest the words of a song N.S. – 1, 2
Time to Sing Pg. 118 CD 3-12
Start – Develop - Close
Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho Pg. 120 CD 3-15
Start-Develop - Close
Sing Solfeggio Syllables
Second Grade
Obj. Perform Repeated Rhythmic Patterns. N.S. - 1
Chatter with the Angels Pg.92-93 CD 3-24
Start- Develop – Close
Also use as a step-leap-repeat lesson
Assessment number 7 Pg91-a
Third Grade
Finish Recorder with Lesson 5 on page 6.
Obj. Add Harmony to a song – two different ways National Standards – 1,3
Students will Discuss Melody and Harmony
America two ways – Brother John Pg. 40-41 Cd 2-13, 2-14
Fourth Grade
Obj. Accompany a Korean folk son with drum ostinatos. N.S. 1, 6,7
Bluebells Pg. 172-173 CD 7-9,10,11
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
The Alligator page 176-177 CD 7-15
Fifth Grade
Obj. Compare two work songs N.S. 1,6
Drill, Ye Tarriers Pg. 212-213 CD 9-12/13
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
John Henry Pg. 214-215 CD 9-14
Start – Develop - close

Sixth Grade
Obj. Experience harmony through the use of Canons and Rounds. N.S. 1, 6
Catch A Falling Star pgs. 38-39 CD 2-7
Symphony No. 1 pgs. 38-39 CD 2-8
Start-Develop-Close
Yibane Amenu pg. 40 CD 2-9
Sing to the Lord pg. 41 CD 2-10
Start- Develop- Close

Red and Blue Band: Continue to work on all assigned lesson and spring concert music. Don't forget about lessons and band rehearsals!

2/27 to 3/9

Feb. 27- March 2 5 Day Cycles Craig Shoener
March 5-9
Kindergarten
Obj. Use the voice to imitate animal sounds in creating a sound story.
Who has the Penny Pg. 159 CD 4-9
Start – Develop – Close – Singing Grade for Solo
Hickory, Dickory, Dock Pg. 160 CD 4-10
Obj. Create Sound effects and movements to accompany a song. N.S. - 1
The Bus Pg. 162 CD 4-11
Start – Develop – Close - Instruments
Pop! Goes the Weasel Pg. 164-165 CD 4-12
Start – Develop - Close
First Grade
Obj. Perceive the effect of accompaniment and no accompaniment. N.S. - 1
One More River Pg. 104-105 CD 3-4
Start – Develop
Come, Firefly Pg. 106 CD 3-5
Start-Develop
On a Log, Mister Frog Pg. 274 CD 7-16
Listen, Sing, Tap Beat, Tap Rhythm – find the Ta and Tee Tee on the board.
Obj. Identify and perform a rhythm pattern in a song N.S. – 1, 2
Skip to My Lou Pg. 108 CD 3-6
Start – Develop - Close
Caught a Rabbit Pg. 110 CD 3-7
Start-Develop
Bingo Pg. 111 CD 3-9
Second Grade
Obj. Create and Accomp. For a song. Nat. Standard 1,3,5
Mama Paquita Pg.72 CD 3-4
Start- Develop - Close
If all the Raindrops Pg. 77 CD 3-7
Start – Develop
Obj. be able to create phrase-length movements that help tell a story. N.S. - 1
Hawaiian Rainbows Pg.78 - 79 CD 3-10
Start- Develop – Close
Don Alfonso Pg. 84 - 85 CD 3-15/16
Start – Develop – Dalcroze Moving
What do you Hear? 5 – Phrases pg 85 CD 3-17
Third Grade
Obj. Students will gain a better understanding of the recorder and how it is played. National Standards 6
1)Playing test on “G” Hot Cross Buns
Introduce Lesson 4, practice and go over.
2)Review Lesson 3 assignment from last week.



Fourth Grade
Obj. Recognize differences in performance style by listening to two versions of a familiar song. N.S. 1, 6,7
Oh, Susanna Pg. 172-173 CD 7-9,10,11
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
What do you hear? 10 – Mood page 173 CD 7-1
Obj. Recognize the melodies of familiar themes
Grand Canyon Suite pgs. 162-163 CD 6-20,21
Start – Develop – Close - Listening
Fifth Grade
Obj. Analyze the expressive elements in two songs that contrast in mood and content N.S. 1,6
Turn, Turn, Turn – Pg. 206-207 CD 9-7
Start – Develop – Close – Listening
Obj. Understand a song with a social message. N. S. 1
Blowin in the Wind pgs. 200-201 CD 8-24
Start- Develop- Close- Listening
Sixth Grade
Obj. recognize and compare different characteristics of singing. N.S. 1, 6
Now Let Me Fly Pg. 80 – 81 CD 3-25
Start – Develop – Close
Peace Like a River Pg. 82-83 CD 3-27
Start – Develop – Close
Obj. Identify a Call and Response song N.S. 1, 6
Long John pg. 84 CD 4-2
We Are the World CD 1-1
Start- Develop- Close- Listening
Obj. Distinguish the difference between solo and group playing. N.S. 1, 6
Violin Sonata in G Minor CD 4-3
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik CD 4-4
Peace Like a River CD 3-27


Red and Blue Bands- Practice your band music for the spring concert!