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1-5 | | | | a. Sing alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
1) Sing accurately, with good breath control, posture, enunciation, energy, and vocal placement, alone and in ensembles.
2) Sing a variety of pop/jazz choral literature with expression and technical accuracy, at a difficulty level of 4-5 on a scale of 1-6, including songs from memory.
3) Sing music representing diverse genres and cultures, with appropriate expression.
4) Sing music written in 4-8 parts, with and without accompaniment.
5) Demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills. |
1-4 | | 1 | | b. Read and notate music.
1) Demonstrate ability to read vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.
2) Read at sight simple melodies in treble and bass clefs at a difficulty level of 4, on a scale of 1-6.
3) Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression. |
1-4 | | 1 | | c. Compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.
1) Compose short songs demonstrating elements of music in unity.
2) Arrange music for voices other than originally written. |
1-4 | | 1 | | d. Improvise melodies and variations.
1) Improvise simple melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic variations in major pentatonic keys. |
1-4 | | 1 | | e. Develop nuances of music notation, style, and interpretation. |
1-5 | | 1 | | f. Demonstrate accuracy in part singing within a small group setting. |
1-4 | | 1 | | g. Integrate dance and other movement within musical performance. |
1-4 | | | | h. Develop advanced vocal techniques: pitch matching, interval study, scales, diction, enunciation, and breath control. |
1-5 | | | | i. Develop individual competency in an ensemble setting. |
1, 5 | | | | j. Perform in scheduled concerts, festivals, and other musical events. |
7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | k. Investigate careers in music fields. |