Schott Targeting Music (Year 3) Schott Series

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(age 7-8): In this fourth book of the series, the program for Year 3 again builds upon the earlier books of the infant stage whilst increasing demands and expectations, particularly in skill acquisition.Attuned to the range of National Cur riculum experiences, particular features of this book are: the progressive development of vokal and instrumental techniques, a module focusing on a structured approach to reading and writing music, knowledge and understanding of music placed in an historical context, a musical production. Introduction MODULE 1 USING VOICES: Technique, phrasing, dynamics, articulation, etc.: Get ready to sing The name game Black cat Shalom Chaverim Introduction ostinato Listening MODULE 2 WORKING ON INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES: Timimg, co-ordination, beater technique, etc.: Om pom poddledum, My paddle’s clean and bright Song of the Eskimos Two very different melodies Stomping piece Module review MODULE 3 IMPROVISING AND COMPOSING: Exploring sounds, atmosphere, structure, etc.: Voice-sounds Instrument-sounds Free as the air Speed, bonny boat Call and response Awakening MODULE 4 READING AND WRITING MUSIC: Durations/rhythm, pitch, crotchets and quavers, etc.: Introducing rhythmic notation The Padstow song Introducing pitch notation Notating rhythms Introducing the five-line staff B A G MODULE 5 KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND CONTEXT: Structures, functions, history, instruments, etc.: Verse and chorus The Sorcerer’s Apprentice A Venetian coronation Musical instruments Instrumental ensembles Revision lesson MODULE 6 PERFORMING A SHOW Cinderella, a musical operetta by Margaret Rolf APPENDIX Transposing for vocal warm-ups Black cat (round) CD TRACK LISTING