wmea music standards
As the music educator and active par- ticipant, it is imperative that I remember what brought my aesthetic responses to a heightened level this summer – the arts experiences that connected to the world I am in today, based on fundamental expe- riences/knowledge from yesterday and a vision for the future.
So, by now you are asking, what will Christine Hayes be doing with all of this in September?
EXAMPLES
Last year I discovered the free online pro- gram “Beepbox,”
beepbox.co. It’s really a brilliant composing tool that starts out like composing Mario music, but quickly becomes so much more. Each student was able to create a 3-part piece (melody, bass, percussion), ABA form where they melodically improvised live over the B section in the class performance. Anchor Standards assessed 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 & 11. Based on my taking in the Beyond Van Gogh exhibit, students will watch a clip of the exhibit and discuss how they could include visual with the compositions they create this year. Collaboration with our art teacher and technology teacher (WMEA Technology Standards) will bring new heights to student connections with An- chors 6, 8 & 10.
The Wagner opera in the parking garage was a huge teacher “Ah Ha” moment for me! Younger students will take the bones of a classic opera (several they can choose from) and put it into their context, their world. and turn it into an opera that reflects that world they live in or would like to live in. It might possibly include super heroes, unicorns, you get the idea! Taking a song or two from the opera and putting new lyrics and accompanying instruments that provide the emotional effect and story sought after by youth ages 5-8 will be unrivaled. Although this project addresses all 11 Anchor Standards, assessment will be narrowed to a few specific Performance Standards.
Time to Jump In
This past 18 months has taught us as educators, much about reaching students in ways we had never dreamed. When examining the WMEA Standards as a foundation to base curriculum and lessons – put on a new filter. With that filter, a reexamination of the standards and its anchors will reveal the depth of relevant group and individualized learning that can take place. This year Create, Perform, Re- spond and Connect, and find your Anchors in the WMEA Standards.
“Life’s roughest storms prove the strength of our anchors.”
~ Anon.
Christine C. Hayes teaches K-5 general music and choir at Lincoln Elementary School, White- water Unified School District. She is also chair of the WMEA Music Standards Committee. Email:
chayes@wwusd.org
“As the music educator and active participant, it is imperative that I remember what brought my aesthetic responses to a heightened level this summer – the arts experiences that connected to the world I am in today, based on fundamental experiences/ knowledge from yesterday and a vision for the future.”
Wisconsin School Musician
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