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1-5 | | | | a. Perform on at least one instrument alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
1) Perform a large variety of instrumental literature with expression and technical accuracy at a difficulty level of 4 on a scale of 1-6.
2) Perform accurately and independently, alone and in small and large ensembles, with good posture, good playing position, and good breath or stick control.
3) Perform music representing diverse genres and cultures, with expression appropriate for work being performed.
4) Play by ear simple melodies on a melodic instrument and simple accompaniments on a harmonic instrument.
5) Perform an appropriate part in an ensemble demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills, and in small ensembles with one student on a part. |
1-5 | | | | b. Improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
1) Improvise simple to stylistically appropriate harmonic accompaniments.
2) Improvise melodic and rhythmic embellishments and variations in major keys.
3) Improvise short melodies unaccompanied or accompanied in a consistent style, meter, and tonality. |
1, 3, 4 | | | | c. Compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.
1) Compose short pieces in distinct styles.
2) Arrange pieces for voices or instruments other than those for which the pieces were written, preserving the expressive effect of the music. |
1-4 | | | | d. Read and notate music.
1) Demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental score by describing how the elements of music are used.
2) Read at sight simple melodies in both treble and bass clefs, accurately and expressively to a difficulty level of 3 on a scale of 1-6.
3) Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.
4) Use standard notation to record own musical ideas and the music of others (dictation). |
7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | e. Investigate careers in music fields. |
1, 5 | | | | f. Perform in scheduled concerts, festivals, and other musical events. |