Slovenia 1. razred School Syllabus - Music

This syllabus outlines the music curriculum for 1st grade in Slovenia, covering both the general music education program and the adapted program with a lower educational standard (NIS).

General Music Education

Curriculum Focus: This curriculum emphasizes experiencing and expressing music through various activities like listening, performing, and creating. It aims to foster curiosity, develop an interest in music, and encourage participation in musical activities. It also promotes a positive attitude towards national and global musical heritage.

1st Grade Learning Objectives and Content:

• Performing: Students sing children's, folk, and art songs individually and in groups. They learn to control their voices (loud/soft, slow/fast) and practice proper breathing and pronunciation. They also explore rhythm through reciting texts and playing simple rhythmic and melodic patterns on instruments (including Orff instruments and improvised instruments). Movement and dance are integrated with singing and rhythmic recitation. Basic musical concepts like singer, soloist, song, choir, and conductor are introduced.
• Creating: Students explore sounds and express musical ideas. They imitate sounds from their environment and create accompaniments and sound pictures. They improvise and compose simple rhythmic and melodic patterns, sometimes adding lyrics. They also express musical experiences through visual art, language, and movement.
• Listening: Students listen to and reflect on sounds in nature and musical examples. They develop concentration and auditory perception through focused listening. They learn to identify musical elements like pitch (high/low), duration (long/short), and tempo (fast/slow). They also explore different instruments, musical ensembles, and forms.

Adapted Music Education (NIS)

Curriculum Focus: This adapted curriculum focuses on enabling students to express their experiences and perceptions through active musical engagement. It aims to develop their musical abilities, social skills, and self-confidence.

1st Grade Learning Objectives and Content:

• Performing: Students sing folk and art songs, expanding their vocal range and improving intonation. They develop rhythmic recitation skills and play simple instruments, learning basic techniques.
• Creating: Students create sound pictures using sounds and tones. They improvise rhythmic and melodic content and participate in creating music for short musical pieces or musical stories. They express musical experiences through movement, visual art, and language.
• Listening: Students engage in focused listening, developing concentration and attention. They learn to recognize basic musical elements like pitch, duration, tempo, and dynamics. They also acquire basic musical vocabulary.

Both curricula emphasize active learning, creative expression, and the development of fundamental musical skills. The adapted curriculum provides additional support and flexibility to cater to individual student needs.