Music TEKS for 4th and 5th grade
TEK: 4.1.1
STRAND: Perception
The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.
4.1.1 (A) categorize a variety of musical sounds, including children's and adults' voices; woodwind, brass, string, percussion, keyboard,
and electronic instruments; and instruments of various cultures;
Distinguish and categorize voices in children's performing groups and adult performing groups, including small ensembles (duet, trio, etc.);
Distinguish and categorize instruments in band, orchestra and folk ensembles including small ensembles (duet, trio, etc.);
Distinguish and categorize acoustic and digital keyboards.
4.1.1 (B) use standard terminology in explaining music, music notation, musical instruments and voices, and musical performances; and
Use a system for writing/reading the extended pentatonic scale;
Use rhythm syllables;
Recognize and label the Treble Clef and the parts of the music staff including: meter, tempo markings, dynamics, genres, and vocal/instrumental groupings.
4.1.1 (C) identify music forms presented aurally such as AB, ABA, and rondo.
Identify known musical forms (AB, ABA, ABC, etc.);
Label alternating form Rondo.
TEK: 4.2.1
STRAND: Creative performance/expression
The student performs a varied repertoire of music.
4.2.1 (A) sing or play a classroom instrument independently or in groups; and
Sing/play songs independently and/or in a group in various keys and ranges.
4.2.1 (B) sing songs from diverse cultures and styles or play such songs on a musical instrument.
Sing songs and play games from diverse cultures;
Play ethnic music with instruments (pitched and unpitched).
TEK: 4.2.2
STRAND: Creative performance/expression
The student reads and writes music notation.
4.2.2 (A) read and write music notation, using a system (letters, numbers, syllables);
Read and notate extended pentatonic melodies using a system;
Identify absolute pitches on the treble staff.
4.2.2 (B) incorporate basic rhythmic patterns in simple meters in musical compositions; and
Read and write simple music in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 meters.
4.2.2 (C) identify music symbols and terms referring to dynamics and tempo, interpreting them appropriately when performing.
Identify and interpret the following music symbols and terms: dynamics (p, mp, mf, f), tempo (allegro, andante and largo).
TEK: 4.2.3
STRAND: Creative performance/expression
The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.
4.2.3 (A) create rhythmic and melodic phrases; and
Create rhythmic/melodic phrases by using known tones and rhythms of the extended pentatonic scales.
4.2.3 (B) create simple accompaniments
Compose or arrange non-pitched percussion or body percussion accompaniments;
Compose or arrange music accompaniments for available instruments.
TEK: 4.3.1
STRAND: Historical/cultural
The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
4.3.1 (A) identify aurally-presented excerpts of music representing diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures;
Identify aurally presented excerpts of music representing three or more of the following: art, popular, and folk music.
4.3.1 (B) perform music and movement from diverse cultures;
Sing, play and move to music from a variety of cultures including North and South America, Native American, African American, Asian American and Mexican American.
4.3.1 (C) perform music representative of American and Texas heritage; and
Perform "Texas Our Texas", "The Star Spangled Banner", and other American and Texas songs.
4.3.1 (D) identify connections between music and the other fine arts.
Identify the relationship between music, visual arts, dance and theatre.
TEK: 4.4.1
STRAND: Response/evaluation
The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance.
4.4.1 (A) apply basic criteria in evaluating musical performances and compositions;
Use basic criteria for evaluating the accuracy or effectiveness of rhythm, melody, tempo and dynamics in oral and/or written performance evaluations;
Use specific criteria for evaluating the use of rhythm, melody, form, tempo and dynamics in musical compositions in oral and/or written compositional evaluations.
4.4.1 (B) justify, using music terminology, personal preferences for specific music works and styles; and
Justify personal preferences for specific music works and styles using known music terminology related to rhythm, melody, timbre, form, style and expressive qualities in oral and/or written statements.
4.4.1 (C) practice concert etiquette as an actively involved listener during live performances.
Practice sitting quietly and focusing on the performer during varied live performances;
Practice responding to varied live performances at the appropriate time with applause.
TEK: 5.1.1
STRAND: Perception
The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry.
5.1.1 (A) distinguish among a variety of musical timbres;
Recognize and distinguish characteristic vocal and instrumental timbres from various cultures in assorted types of performances.
5.1.1 (B) use standard terminology in explaining music, music notation, musical instruments and voices, and musical performances; and
Use a system for writing/reading the diatonic scale;
Use rhythm syllables;
Recognize and label the Treble Clef and the parts of the music staff including the meter, tempo markings, dynamics,composers,genres, styles, and vocal/Instrumental groupings.
5.1.1 (C) identify a variety of music forms such as AB, ABA, rondo, and theme and variations.
Identify known musical forms (AB, ABA, Rondo, etc.);
Identify theme in Theme and Variations;
Distinguish variations using comparatives (faster/slower, etc.)
TEK: 5.2.1
STRAND: Creative performance/expression
The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music.
5.2.1 (A) perform independently, with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance
techniques;
Demonstrate proper breathing, posture and appropriate articulation while performing independently or in a group.
5.2.1 (B) perform expressively, from memory and notation, a varied repertoire of music representing styles from diverse cultures; and
Read and sing various styles of music from diverse cultures;
Read and perform ethnic music on available instruments.
5.2.1 (C) demonstrate appropriate small- and large- ensemble performance techniques during formal and informal concerts.
Demonstrate balance, blend and intonation within section and between sections;
Respond to conductor's gestures;
Demonstrate proper stage etiquette.
TEK: 5.2.2
STRAND: Creative performance/expression
The student reads and writes music notation.
5.2.2 (A) read standard notation;
Read pentatonic and diatonic melodies from the Treble Clef using a system in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4, using sixteenth, eighth, quarter, half, whole notes and rests;
Identify absolute pitch names on the staff;
Identify and recognize the Grand Staff.
5.2.2 (B) use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, and pitch in simple patterns (manuscript or computer-generated);
Write simple rhythmic and melodic patterns using known rhythms and pitches.
5.2.2 (C) read and write music that incorporates rhythmic patterns in various meters; and
Read and notate music in 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 meters.
5.2.2 (D) identify music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation.
Identify and interpret the following music symbols: dynamics (crescendo, decrescendo, pp through ff), tempo (allegro, andante, largo, ritardando, and accelerando), and articulation (staccato and legato).
TEK: 5.2.3
STRAND: Creative performance/expression
The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines.
5.2.3 (A) create rhythmic and melodic phrases; and
Create rhythmic/melodic phrases by using known tones and rhythms with diatonic scales.
5.2.3 (B) create/arrange simple accompaniments.
Compose or arrange non-pitched percussion or body percussion accompaniments;
Compose or arrange music specifically for Orff instrument accompaniments.
TEK: 5.3.1
STRAND: Historical/cultural
The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture.
5.3.1 (A) identify aurally-presented excerpts of music representing diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures;
Identify aurally presented excerpts of music representing three or more of the following: art, popular, and folk music.
5.3.1 (B) describe various music vocations and avocations;
Describe the purpose and roles of music vocations/avocations such as singer, instrumentalist, composer, conductor, and other music professions.
5.3.1 (C) perform music and movement from diverse cultures;
Perform advanced songs and musical games represented of world cultures.
5.3.1 (D) perform music representative of American and Texas heritage; and
Perform "Texas Our Texas", "The Star Spangled Banner", and other American and Texas songs.
5.3.1 (E) identify concepts taught in the other fine arts and their relationships to music concepts.
Identify relationship from visual arts, dance and theatre to concepts taught in music.
TEK: 5.4.1
STRAND: Response/evaluation
The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance.
5.4.1 (A) apply criteria in evaluating musical performances and compositions;
Use specific criteria for evaluating the accuracy or effectiveness of rhythm, melody, stylistic interpretation, expressive qualities, ensemble skills and performance demeanor in oral and/or written performance evaluations;
Use specific criteria for evaluating the use of rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, tempo and dynamics in musical compositions in oral and/or written evaluations.
5.4.1 (B) evaluate, using music terminology, personal preferences
Discuss personal musical preferences using known musical terminology related to rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre, form, style, expressive qualities, ensemble skill and performance demeanor in oral and/or written form.
http://office.tmea.org/TMAC/TX_Music_Curriculum_K_5.pdf downloaded July 3, 2008 Texas Music Education Association
