skipcha music department parent orientation 2014- 2015
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Introducing….
MS. KATHRYN ROESSLER,Skipcha’s new music teacher!!!
MS. KATHRYN ROESSLER,Skipcha’s new music teacher!!!
ScheduleSchedule Within every eight school days, 2nd through
5th Grade students will visit the general music classroom twice, the piano lab once, computer lab once, and P.E. four times. PK, Kindergarten, and 1st go to P.E. and general music or computer lab each day. 1st Grade will also start going into the piano lab in late September or early October.
Within every eight school days, 2nd through 5th Grade students will visit the general music classroom twice, the piano lab once, computer lab once, and P.E. four times. PK, Kindergarten, and 1st go to P.E. and general music or computer lab each day. 1st Grade will also start going into the piano lab in late September or early October.
ExpectationsExpectations
“Can Do” Attitude Respect yourself, others, &
equipment All body parts to yourself Raise your hand to speak Participation is required at all
times
“Can Do” Attitude Respect yourself, others, &
equipment All body parts to yourself Raise your hand to speak Participation is required at all
times
Classroom ManagementClassroom Management
KISD Classroom Management Framework 2 verbal warning Refocus Area (2nd time, parents are notified) Buddy Room (Parents are notified) Office Referral (Parents are notified)
Severe Offenses Reward systems (Game Days/”Musician of the
Month”)
KISD Classroom Management Framework 2 verbal warning Refocus Area (2nd time, parents are notified) Buddy Room (Parents are notified) Office Referral (Parents are notified)
Severe Offenses Reward systems (Game Days/”Musician of the
Month”)
CurriculumCurriculum
KISD Music Curriculum and Music TEKS
Music in correlation to other subjects
KISD Music Curriculum and Music TEKS
Music in correlation to other subjects
GoalsGoals
To read, write, sing, and play music To understand and respect many
different cultures of music To provide opportunities to perform To develop proper concert
etiquette
To read, write, sing, and play music To understand and respect many
different cultures of music To provide opportunities to perform To develop proper concert
etiquette
Goals (cont.)Goals (cont.)
To sing on pitch To play instruments To expose students to innovative
music technology To have FUN!!!
To sing on pitch To play instruments To expose students to innovative
music technology To have FUN!!!
GradingGrading
Students are given numerous opportunities to demonstrate understanding and mastery of music skills. (written, aural, performance, observation, participation)
Students are given numerous opportunities to demonstrate understanding and mastery of music skills. (written, aural, performance, observation, participation)
Grading BreakdownGrading Breakdown
Excellent – 90% - 100%Satisfactory – 80% - 89%Needs Improvement – 70% - 79%Unsatisfactory – 69% and below
Excellent – 90% - 100%Satisfactory – 80% - 89%Needs Improvement – 70% - 79%Unsatisfactory – 69% and below
Music MemoryMusic MemoryThis year students in 3rd through 5th
grade will be listening to 16 different pieces of music. They will learn to recognize the pieces and composers. At the end of the year, there will be a “Music Memory” contest to test their knowledge of these 16 pieces.
This year students in 3rd through 5th grade will be listening to 16 different pieces of music. They will learn to recognize the pieces and composers. At the end of the year, there will be a “Music Memory” contest to test their knowledge of these 16 pieces.
What did music class look like in the 70’s and 80’s?
• Music teacher played piano and the children sang.
• Not a set standard for reading and writing music
• Music programs were not in every school (this is still the case in some states)
What does music class look like today?
• Blend of Orff, Kodály, and Dalcroze
• Emphasis on world music as well as Western music
• Music and technology
• Music and movement
• The Mozart Effect
Zoltan KodályZoltan Kodály
Hungarian Folk song material Curwen later added
hand-signs Systematic way to
teach music literacy and pitch accuracy
Hungarian Folk song material Curwen later added
hand-signs Systematic way to
teach music literacy and pitch accuracy
Carl OrffCarl Orff
Composer Orff-Schulwerk Barred-instruments Process of rhythmic
speech, body percussion, singing, and instruments
Composer Orff-Schulwerk Barred-instruments Process of rhythmic
speech, body percussion, singing, and instruments
Émile Jaques-DalcrozeÉmile Jaques-Dalcroze
Eurhythmics Music must be
experienced through movement
Visual art interacting with music
Eurhythmics Music must be
experienced through movement
Visual art interacting with music
Music Opportunities at SkipchaMusic Opportunities at Skipcha
4/5 grade after-school choir (Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 – 3:30)
Music Memory Contest in the spring for 3rd – 5th grade
AND…
4/5 grade after-school choir (Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 – 3:30)
Music Memory Contest in the spring for 3rd – 5th grade
AND…
The Skipcha Piano Lab!The Skipcha Piano Lab!24 student pianos with 88 hammer-
action, weighted keys and 3 pedalsState of the art lab set-up comparable to
many university music school facilitiesOnly lab of this size in KISD where
children get the opportunity to study piano as part of the regular music class rotation (and free of charge)
24 student pianos with 88 hammer-action, weighted keys and 3 pedals
State of the art lab set-up comparable to many university music school facilities
Only lab of this size in KISD where children get the opportunity to study piano as part of the regular music class rotation (and free of charge)
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have
any questions or concerns.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have
any questions or [email protected]
[email protected]: (254) 336-6690**Check out our teacher webpages for up-to-date information about the music program at Skipcha!
[email protected]@killeenisd.orgPhone: (254) 336-6690**Check out our teacher webpages for up-to-date information about the music program at Skipcha!