Big Ideas
Big Ideas
Individual and collective expression is rooted in history, culture, and community.
Growth as a musician requires perseverance, resilience, and reflection.
Music is a process that relies on the interplay of the senses.
Aesthetic experiences
emotional, cognitive, or sensory responses to works of art
have the power to effect change.
Music offers unique ways of exploring our identity and sense of belonging.
Content
Learning Standards
Content
elements, principles, vocabulary, symbols, and theory of music
metre, duration, rhythm, dynamics, harmony, timbre, tonality, instrumentation, notation, pitch, texture, register, terms in Italian and other languages, expressive markings, abbreviations; methods, processes, and concepts used in creating and performing music
techniques, vocabulary, technologies, and context relevant to a particular idiom or genre
creative processes
the means by which an artistic work (in dance, drama, music, or visual arts) is made; includes multiple processes, such as exploration, selection, combination, refinement, reflection, and connection
movement, sound, image, and form
emerging and evolving trends in music
a variety of musical styles, genres, and traditions
including those from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, Canadian, and world contexts
role of the performer, audience, and venue
innovative artists from a variety of genres and cultures
history
the influences across time of social, cultural, historical, political, and personal context on musical works; includes the influences of historical and contemporary societies on musical works
of a variety of musical genres
ethics of cultural appropriation
use of a cultural motif, theme, “voice,” image, knowledge, story, song, or drama, shared without permission or without appropriate context or in a way that may misrepresent the real experience of the people from whose culture it is drawn
and plagiarism
Curricular Competency
Learning Standards
Curricular Competency
Explore and create
Perform in both solo and ensemble contexts
ensembles of varying size, instrumentation, or voicing
Express meaning, intent, and emotion through music
Improvise
spontaneously compose or embellish musical phrases, melodies, or excerpts; improvisation provides a means for high-level reasoning, creative thinking, and problem solving in a variety of ways
and take creative risks make an informed choice to do something where unexpected outcomes are acceptable and serve as learning opportunities
in music
Explore musical ideas by combining genres or styles
Explore a variety of contexts
for example, personal, social, cultural, environmental, and historical contexts
and their influences on musical works, including place any environment, locality, or context with which people interact to learn, create memory, reflect on history, connect with culture, and establish identity. The connection between people and place is foundational to First Peoples perspectives on the world.
and time
Develop and refine relevant technical skills and expressive qualities
Explore music that reflects personal voice, story, and values
Reason and reflect
Describe and analyze musicians’ use of technique, technology, and environment in music composition, arranging, and performance, using musical language
vocabulary, terminology, and non-verbal methods of communication that convey meaning in music
Reflect on rehearsal and performance experiences and musical growth
Consider the function of their instrument, voice, or role within an ensemble or collaborative effort
Analyze styles of music to inform musical decisions
Communicate and document
Document
through activities that help students reflect on their learning (e.g., drawing, painting, journaling, taking pictures, making video clips or
audio-recordings, constructing new works, compiling a portfolio)
, share, and appreciate musical works and experiences in a variety of contexts
audio-recordings, constructing new works, compiling a portfolio)
Receive and apply constructive feedback
Use discipline-specific language to communicate ideas
Contribute personal voice
a style of expression that conveys an individual’s personality, perspective, or worldview
, cultural identity, and perspective in musical study and performance
Demonstrate respect for self, others, and the audience
Use music to communicate and respond
through activities ranging from reflection to action
to social and global issues
Connect and expand
Demonstrate personal and social responsibility associated with creating, performing, and responding to music
Make connections with others on a local, regional, and global scale through music
Use technical knowledge and contextual observation to make musical decisions
Demonstrate appropriate care, use, and maintenance
the appropriate inspection, diagnosis, and basic repair of instruments and equipment
of instruments and equipment
Practise appropriate self-care to prevent performance-related injury
for example, repetitive stress injuries, vocal strain, other harm to oral and aural health