Ascension Catholic School: Student Life

	Music Curriculum:
	Primary/Intermediate Overview (PDF)

	The National Standards in Music Education

	Gr. 7's Opera Page

	Field Trips 2009- 2010:
	Concordia University Wind Symphony, Gr. 4
	Alvin Ailey Dance Theater for Gr. 5
	Thoroughly Modern Millie at Drury Lane Theater Grade 6
	Lyric Opera of Chicago's L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti's, and a backstage tour for Gr. 7
	Billy Elliott in April for Grade 8

Faculty & Staff > Barbara Creed | Becky Coffman

Ascension's Music curriculum includes well-planned experiences leading to skills and knowledge in the areas of Music, Theater and Dance. We study Music to enhance the quality of our lives, to be able to participate fully in musical culture and for the joy and personal satisfaction inherent to music.

Mrs. Creed is certified in Kodály Level I. Our curriculum includes music reflecting the diversity of America. Experiences are challenging and related to the real world of music. Activities, include singing, playing instruments, creating, performing, listening and analyzing music are aligned with the National Standards in Music Education, and those of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Mrs. Creed aligns lessons to Illinois State Fine Arts standards.

There is an emphasis on the relationships between music and other arts, as well as disciplines outside the arts, particularly social studies, language arts and technology.

Assessments are based on objectives derived from the skills, knowledge and understanding called for in the Standards.

Every student at Ascension has access to music instruction from a qualified instructor every week. Mrs. Becky Coffman is the Music Specialist for PK-3 and MultiAge PK-KDG students.

Homework
8th graders	Billy Elliot was amazing! We are now completing Rock and Roll. A unique CD jacket is due on May 19 and the wiki entry must be added by May 26. Class-of-2010-Greatest-Hits May 26 is also our Recital Day! Here is our wiki space. This is the address to access the wiki when you get your password: http://ascensionmusic.pbworks.com/Rock-and-Roll
7th graders	Take a look at our opera props and projects! We studied Beethoven and Liszt. We have heard 3 songs by Schubert and will learn about Stravinsky this week. Test on May 25. Recital Day on June 1st.
6th graders	We will be learning about American composers and concert music this quarter. First up: Edward MacDowell and Amy Beach. We also learned about Aaron Copland, and next will be Leonard Bernstein. Test on May 25/26.and Recital Day June 1/2
5th graders	Students are going to do some composition in the last weeks of school, using Finale Notepad. Recital Days are June 1 and 4.
4th graders	We are singing songs of the United States. "Erie Canal" is a new favorite.We also sang "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" and learn an Illinois song, "Goin' Down to Cairo." We loive "50 Nifty United States" and the Cup Game! Recital Days are June 1 and 4.
3rd Graders	More folk songs to help us learn to read and write music! We also learned about the pipe organ, andwento up to the choir loft to see it soon. We each made an aerophone of our own! Recital Day is June 3.
2nd Graders	We are learning songs and games from Africa and the United States. Recital Day is June 4.
1st Graders	We are learning about Sol, Mi, La, Re and Do. We know how to write rhythms using stick notation. Introducing: 16th notes! Ding Dong! Diggy-diggy Dong! Recital Days are June 2 and June 4

Mrs. Creed is a member of MENC, the Professional organization for Music Educators. The National Anthem's birthday is on September 14, and we sing it on occasions throughout the year. The Star-Spangled Banner will be 200 years old soon! Sing along with a Star Spangled Banner Power Point.

Power Point by Mrs. Christine Lauen from
the Florida Alliance for Arts Education

Mrs. Creed

Mrs. Creed has been named by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Catholic Schools as Heart of the School award winner for 2008. She is recognized for her accomplishments in The Arts category, "for outstanding contributions that instill a love of the arts among students."

Revisit our Christmas Program 2009

We love Recital Day!

Recital Days are the last Music class in June!
See you class section at right for the exact day.

Recital Day is an opportunity for students to shine! Students perform for their class during a regular Music Class. Students who take lessons in any musical instrument may play a piece and any student may sing a song.

Remember to be prepared to play the entire piece or sing the complete song. Singers should prepare a song that is easy to sing alone. American Folk songs, patriotic songs, camp songs, and songs from children’s movies and musicals are perfect. Whether you sing or play and instrument—remember to practice and come prepared!

Primary students may also bring an instrument to ‘show and tell’ for the class. We learn to be a good audience, too!

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