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Elementary Units – Grade 5- What’s In a Theme?

by OMEA | Mar 19, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Elementary, Elementary Unit Plans (2009 Curriculum Support)

When you watch a movie, how do you know that a “bad guy” is just around the corner? Often without words, composers like John Williams of “Star Wars” fame, cleverly create musical themes to add suspense to a scene or intensify the emotional impact of events in a story....

Elementary Units – Grade 4 – O Canada and Lands Beyond

by OMEA | Mar 19, 2016 | 2009 Curriculum Support, Elementary, Elementary Unit Plans (2009 Curriculum Support), Primary/Junior

This unit combines a study of national anthems and other ‘important’ songs, emphasizing good singing techniques. Lessons will develop the ability to read devised and standard notation, creating melodic contours and transferring the contours to the staff. Students will...
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