troum building montessori music program handout

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Guiding Principles for Music in a Montessori Setting Sole purpose: Reach the musical potential of each child Central Purpose: Awaken the senses to lay a foundation for future musical training (Standing, 1998) Investigate sound freely Playing of musical instruments Creative exploration through . . . movement, singing, and listening (Montessori St. Nicholas Centre, 1976)

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Page 1: Troum Building Montessori Music Program Handout

Guiding Principles for Music in a Montessori Setting

Sole purpose: Reach the musical potential of each child

Central Purpose: Awaken the senses to lay a foundation for future musical training(Standing, 1998)

Investigate sound freely

Playing of musical instruments

Creative exploration through . . . movement, singing, and listening

(Montessori St. Nicholas Centre, 1976)

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Equipment for a Music DepartmentOverview

Orff Instrumentarium

Autoharp for sing-along's

Audio player with mp3 playlists

Music training of generalists by resident music specialist or music enrichment company

Montessori Bells

Hand manipulatives for spatial awareness

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Active Music-Making in theEarly Childhood Montessori Classroom

Singing with repeated sections or words

Matching pitch with Montessori bells

Build understanding of melody and melodic patterns

Movement response to stories or music recordings

Body percussion (claps, pats, snaps, stomps)

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MANIPULATIVES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD

Diatonic glockenspiel

36-pack black egg shakers

(2) sets of Major diatonic Boomwhackers

(1) Primary Boomwhacker CD to accompany students

(1) Set of 12 bean bags for passing games

(1) Toy hammer to tap syllables of name & words

glockenspiel

mallets

Egg shakers

boomwhackers scarves

Bean bags for passing

toy hammer

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Active Music-Making in the ElementaryMontessori Music Classroom

Dedicated section for music making

Six pairs of closed sound boxes to shake and identify

Percussion and tuned percussion instruments, such as xylophones first modeled by the instructor

“Free Exploration” on the instruments within a time constraint activates tactile and aural sensors

Group singing or singing games are lead by an instructor using repetitive verses and movement

Instructor engages children in active response

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Orff Instrument Set (Diatonic)

XYLOPHONES:

Bass xylophone (1)

Bass metallophone (1)

Alto metallophone (1)

Alto xylophones (2)

Soprano xylophone (1)

Soprano metallophone (1)

Glockenspiel Alto (1)

Glockenspiel Soprano (1)

Bass Metallophone Bass Xylophone

Alto MetallophoneAlto Xylophone

Soprano Metallophone Soprano Xylophone

Alto Glockenspiel Soprano Glockenspiel

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OTHER PERCUSSION & SUPPLIES

(1) Triangle

(1) Guiro

(1) Temple blocks

(1) Set of 24 rhythm sticks

(12) Pairs of maracas

(1) Set of scarves

(1) Pair of 5” cymbals

(1) Dry erase board for instructor

(3) Sets of 5 dry erase boards for students

(1) Set of 48 rhythm flash cards

triangle

guiro

cymbals

maracas

scarves

Templeblocks

Dry erase boardsstudents

Dry erase boardsinstructor

Rhythm sticks

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NATIONAL STANDARDS

1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.

5. Reading and notating music.

6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.

7. Evaluating music and music performances.

8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.

9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.(MENC.org)

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Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

Curriculum Resources: Teacher’s Manuals for Music

Developmentally appropriate music learning activities

Sequential music instruction Pre-K through 8th grade

Builds students' knowledge and skills within and

across grade levels

Engages all students in the music making process

Select the state in which the school is situated

(Silver Burdett Making Music)

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Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

Instruments selected should be intended to entice students with adequate sound quality

Opportunities for solo (individual) performance

Opportunities for ensemble (group) performance

Opportunities for collaboration with structure

Allow time for practice to improve individual competence

Present behavioral expectations

Instructor must demonstrate before students are expected to imitate

Use body percussion before transferring to instruments

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Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

Mallet techniques for the xylophone while singing:

Bordun=2 bars on a xylophone used in repetition

1. Hand position: fingers like a “snake” at the end of the mallet

2. Bordun to a steady beat on the lap; both hands simultaneously

3. Broken bordun to a steady beat on the lap; hands land separately

4. Level bordun to a steady beat in two separate octaves

5. Cross-over bordun; right hand remains on same bar while left crosses over right (LRLR)

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Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.

Be “Music Detectives:”

Use scarves to represent and respond to what is heard on an audio recording

Label repeated sections on paper (AABBA) or instruments (violin) or instrument sections (strings)

Mussorgsky’s “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks”: follow a visual map of what the musical selection depicts (science)

Analyze fast/slow with shakers; high/low melody with the body; soft/loud using flash cards or using instruments

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Understanding music in relation to history and culture.

Outcomes

• Build global awareness

• Expand social and self definition

• Broaden and instill appreciation in diversity

• Explore peoples which differ from our own

• Faculty implements integrated curriculum culminating ina public performance

Musical Enculturation defined:

To understand a culture in and through music and the place of music in and through culture. Compare one’s own musical heritage with that of others.

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Interview Process for a Music Specialist

1. Phone Interview: Teaching philosophy? Experience?

Instruments with which you are comfortable? Assessment procedure(s)?

2. In-Person Interview: Energy? Highly articulate?

Preferred type of musical performances (choir, ensemble, musical?

3. Classroom Observation: Establish rapport? Classroom

management techniques? Communicator? Smooth transitions to new activities? Timing? Planning? Specific lesson objectives? Engagement of children?

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A Music Report Card-Lower Elementary

Music Assessment Area Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4

Music Concepts

Performance Skill

Effort

Lower Elementary Objectives:

Sing independently on pitch, in rhythm, with clarity, diction, and posture.

Sing in groups, responding to cues of a conductor in rhythm within the given dynamic level (loud/soft).

Echo short melodic and rhythmic patterns independently on classroom instruments maintaining a steady tempo (speed).

Read short melodic and rhythmic patterns independently on classroom instruments maintaining a steady tempo (speed).

Identify repetition and contrast in simple songs and short listening examples.

Participate in singing games, dances, musical improvisation, including the preparation for public music programs.

Respond to expressive qualities of music through the singing voice, movement, and on classroom instruments.

Distinguish between high and low, fast and slow, and instrumental tone colors.

Enrichment Grading Scale

Exceeds Expectation – E

Meets Expectation – M

Below Expectation – B

Incomplete - I

*Any questions regarding enrichment grades can be directed to the Enrichment Teacher's email: [email protected]

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A Music Report Card-Upper Elementary

Music Assessment Area Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4

Music Concepts

Performance Skill

Effort

Upper Elementary Objectives:

Sing independently on pitch, in rhythm, with clarity, diction, and posture.

Sing in groups, responding to cues of a conductor in rhythm within the given dynamic level (loud/soft).

Echo short melodic and rhythmic patterns independently on classroom instruments maintaining a steady

tempo (speed).

Read short melodic and rhythmic patterns independently on classroom instruments maintaining a steady

tempo (speed).

Perform melodies on the soprano recorder using the proper left-hand fingerings for: G, A, B, C, D.

Perform rhythm patterns on the soprano recorder using the proper duration within a 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4

meter.

Compose a melody and/or rhythm pattern within a 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 meter to perform on classroom

instruments using music notation.

Analyze elements of music in short listening examples: instrument(s), voice(s), style, formal structure,

fast from slow, soft from loud, high from low.

Develop music leadership by taking part in musical plays, dances and collaborative music ensembles.

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School-wide Promotion of Music Education

School-wide newsletter

Letter to Parents

Curriculum Meetings

Programs/Public Performances

After-school enrichment programs

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The Mission Statement of the Annual Fund

Annual Fund MissionThe Annual Fund relies on the support of our school community to develop and expand our academic programs, enhance and grow sporting and cultural activities, recruit and retain top notch faculty, and improve and maintain our facilities.

FundraisingWe strive to achieve 100% participation from our families in the Annual Fund each year. We have a 3 prong approach to our fundraising for the Annual Fund:ParentsStudents Grandparents/Friends and Family

Ways to GivePLEDGE FORM: all parents will be asked to complete a pledge form to designate if they will beparticipating in the current year’s campaign CASH/CHECK CONTRIBUTIONSSTUDENTS : jars are put in each classroom so that the children will be encouraged to helpPENNIES FROM HEAVEN: students will collect cash donations and coins at carlineCORPORATE MATCHING: contributors will be able to use the Corporate Matching Form with their employers

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Volunteers for the Annual Fund

Parent VolunteersThe Annual Fund Parent Volunteer Committee will be comprised of individuals who are positive and proactive about the Annual Fund. They need to feel comfortable “asking for donations” from other parents, and from the community. They must be able to attend community events and “talk up the fund” with other parents. They must be willing to take on assignments and work in an independent manner. They should be able to attend all monthly Annual Fund meetings.

Positions: Annual Fund Chairperson (s): able to provide leadership and direction to the committee.

Able to commit significant time. Communications: develop status updates, web updates, flyers, posters, thank you letters,

FAQ’s, etc. Work with school photographer. Friends and Family/Grandparents: coordinate fundraising efforts (letters from children,

etc.) and work with Room Mom’s on this initiative. Student/Pennies from Heaven: plan and coordinate “Pennies from Heaven” efforts (work

with teachers to identify children to volunteer at carline, etc.) Web Liaison: work with school coordinator to coordinate all Annual Fund content for the

school website

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The Action Plan FAQ’s for the Annual Fund

FAQ: What are the objectives for this year? We have two objectives for this year:

1) Have 100% of the families participate in the fund 2) Raise $35,000 to meet the specific needs of the school.

FAQ: How much are we expected to give?

Consistent with the long-standing "community approach" and the specific objectives for this year, we would like for you to provide as much or as

little as you can. No contribution is too small--100% participation is the key. Knowing that every family participated demonstrates the sense of

community we have. Due to the confidential nature of the Annual Fund, only the directors are in receipt of the checks.

FAQ: Why establish a formal music curriculum and How does my child benefit?

As Montessori teachers we believe that the musical experience for the young child should be organic and continual throughout their school day. It is

an integrated part of the child’s learning. The musical experience enables us to create a peaceful community.

ACTION PLAN FOR PRIMARY: Primary Teacher Training and academic connections by school music specialist and Musikgarten company;

purchase and training on Montessori bells

ACTION PLAN FOR ELEMENTARY: Orff instruments; music fieldtrips

FAQ: Why should I give if my children may not be attending this school next year? You may still want to participate in the campaign

for a number of reasons, such as to thank the school for what they have provided your child, to provide the benefit to your child next semester, or to

provide an on-going legacy to the school.

FAQ: Why can't the tuition increase cover these investments?

The focus of the tuition is on everyday operations. We are choosing as parents to invest in our school and children to enhance and enrich their

overall physical health well being and education.

FAQ: Who will be purchasing the instruments and performing the training?

The director will be working in tandem with our music specialist to select the instruments and establish the objectives for teacher training. These

objectives were compiled from the American Montessori Standards and the National Association for Music Education.

FAQ: How can I help and what is the deadline?

We would like all contributions by October 30th. This will enable completing of the projects by December 30th.

FAQ: How will I be recognized? Why don't we have a master list of contributors like other charities I give to?

We want to highlight the 100% contribution, not the level of contribution. The committee values the sense of community over individual recognition.

The directors will pen notes to personally thank each family.

FAQ: Why are the children are being asked to contribute?

Consistent with this school’s pillar of "life-long commitment to give something back through service to others who are in need", we believe the

children should see that giving back to their school is important and valued.

FAQ: Who are the Annual Fund committee members?

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Solicitation Letter

Dear Montessori Parents,

We are pleased to share with you our community’s plan for this year's Annual Fund. As we will discuss at

our Community Meeting next week, our drive will concentrate on expanding our music curriculum for all

of our students . The funds collected will be utilized for purchasing ORFF musical instruments for the

primary and elementary classes, and also provide Montessori-based music training for our teachers lead

by our music specialist.

As we take on this exciting project, we are asking all parents as stakeholders in our school community to

please make a contribution.. We know in our hearts each family has the capacity to give. Our funds

needed to complete the entire project are $. To help simplify the giving process, we are enclosing a

contribution slip and a blue envelope to return your contribution. Contributions can be returned directly

to the school office. Our goal is to complete the drive by October 30, 20??.

We has a tax status as a 501(c) (3) corporation, so all contributions are tax deductible. All contributions

will remain confidential. We deeply appreciate your continued generosity as we work together to provide

an exciting educational opportunity for our children.

Sincerely,

Annual Fund Chairpersons

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Links for a Music Department

National Standards for Music Education:http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/standards.aspx

Multimedia Exploration: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/multimedia.aspx

Purchasing Instruments:http://www.4lyons.com

Purchasing Mallets:http://www.steveweissmusic.com/Local Orff-Schulwerk Chapter for Qualified Music Specialistshttp://www.aosa.org/localchapters.html

Favorite Music Supply Vendors:Lyons Music, West Music