I Can Statements

CREATING

I can analyze the difference between instruments in the woodwind family

I can analyze the difference between instruments in the brass family

I can analyze the difference between instruments in the percussion family

I can explain music that is of American based.

I can explain music that is from other countries or origins.

I can explain the difference in dynamics including loud to soft (Decrescendo), soft to loud (Crescendo)

I can identify and explain (pp) pianissimo, (p) piano, (mp) mezzo piano, (mf) mezzo forte, (f) forte, (ff) fortissimo

I can determine meter in any exercise we are playing

I can identify and follow tempo given

PRODUCING-PERFORMING

I can perform with good posture and good breathing techniques

I can play my instrument with the collaboration of others using easy rhythms

I can play my instrument in collaboration with others using complex rhythms

I can play in the standard 4/4 meter in both easy and complex rhythms with the collaboration of others

I can respond positively to the cues from my director

RESPONDING-REFLECTING

I can communicate about music

I can explain music terminology

I can apply my music skills to my instrument

I can collaborate music with other students that play different instruments

I can relate music to everyday life