Second Grade
In Second Grade we continue building on our music reading and writing skills from First Grade by adding new notes and rhythms, as well as learning to perform using various musical expressions.
Here are some of the elements we get to work on this year.
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New Notes: do and re (we can read, write, and perform these!)
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New Rhythm: half note
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4 meter (ask me about barlines, measures, and conducting!)
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First and Second Endings
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Musical Expressions: tempo (fast/slow), dynamics (piano, forte, crescendo,
and decrescendo)
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Musical Forms: AB, ABA, ABAC
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Instruments: Clarinet, trombone, string bass
Without music, life would be a mistake.
-Friedrich Nietzsche
MUSIC at HOME
Let's Make Music Together!
We may not be together in the music room, but that doesn't mean our music making has to end! Let's make music together! Check out these videos to find out how we can move and groove together! Click the link below to find more information (including activities you can do at home from our art, library, and PE teachers)!
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DISD Music Grading Policy
Denton ISD Elementary Performance Standards
1- Beginning: The student needed teacher support throughout the task OR the student independently completed the task but did not demonstrate understanding of the concept or skill.
2- Developing: The student needed some teacher support to successfully demonstrate his/her understanding OR the student demonstrated some understanding of the concept or skill.
3- Meets Standard: The student independently demonstrated and accurate/reasonable understanding of the concept or skill.
4- Advanced: The student independently demonstrated a deep and sophisticated understanding of the concept or skill.