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Avon Grove School District. June 2, 2011. Curriculum Review Process. Review of current music programs Programs offered Curriculum Achievement data Survey development Curriculum work Focus on National Standards Crosswalk with PA Standards PCO development
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Avon Grove School District June 2, 2011
Curriculum Review Process Review of current music programs • Programs offered • Curriculum • Achievement data • Survey development Curriculum work • Focus on National Standards • Crosswalk with PA Standards • PCO development • Understanding by Design Framework
High School Music Program 9-12 Orchestra 42 minutes daily 9-12 Concert Band 42 minutes daily 9-12 Concert Choir 42 minutes daily 10-12 Wind Ensemble 42 minutes daily 10-12 Chorale 42 minutes daily 9-12 Electives 42 minutes daily for 1 semester
What does the research say? A ten-year study, tracking more than 25,000 students, shows that regardless of socioeconomic background, students who are involved in music score higher not only on standardized tests, such as the SAT, but also on reading proficiency exams. Dr. James Catterall, 1997 UCLA
What does the research say? SAT scores of students who took part in music instruction surpassed students with no music training. Data collected from students taking the SAT, indicated that students taking music and arts averaged scores that were higher than non music students by 60 points on the verbal section and 43 points on the math section. Source: The College Board, Profile of College- Bound Seniors National Report for 2001.
National Association for Music Education http://www.menc.org/
AGIS Achievement Data 3rd – 6th Grade = 317 students
FSEMS Achievement Data 7th Grade = 100 students 8th Grade = 71 students
HS Achievement Data 9th Grade = 100 students 10th Grade = 52 Students
HS Achievement Data 11th Grade = 57 Students 12th Grade = 58 Students
Music Program Beliefs Recognize musical characteristics from one genre to another genre Students should be able to self-evaluate using a specific criteria using musical terminology • Students need to develop the ability to self-assess and work independently Develop a culture for musical excellence • More exposure to live, professional ensembles • Exposure to all types of ensembles • Consistent playing opportunities outside of school • Higher number of students taking private lessons • Students relate music to society and culture Continued
Planned Course Outline Big Ideas Enduring Understandings Essential Questions
Knowledge & Skills Concepts • Harmony • Rhythm • Melody • Form • Tone Color – Timbre • Expressive Elements