Grades 5 – 8
1.2 A
Perform
on at least one instrument accurately and independently with proper
instrumental technique.
1.2 B
Perform
with expression and technical accuracy on at least one instrument, a
developmentally appropriate repertoire of instrumental literature.
1.2 C
Perform
music representing diverse genres and cultures, with expression appropriate for
the work being performed.
1.2 D
Perform
with expression and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of instrumental
literature, which includes moderate technical demands, ranges, and varied
interpretive requirements.
2.1 A
Improvise
simple harmonic accompaniments.
2.1 B
Improvise melodic
embellishments and simple rhythmic and melodic variations on given pentatonic
melodies and melodies in major and minor keys.
2.1 C
Improvise
short melodies, unaccompanied and over given rhythmic accompaniments, each in a
consistent style, meter, and tonality.
2.2 A
Compose
short pieces, which demonstrate the elements of unity and variety, tension and
release, and balance.
2.2 B
Compose
or arrange simple pieces for voices or instruments using a variety of sound
sources.
3.1 A
Read
whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted notes and rests in 2/4, ¾,
4/4, 6/8, 3/8, and alla breve
meter signatures.
3.1 B
Read at sight simple melodies in treble
and/or bass clef.
3.1 C
Read standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm,
dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.
3.1 D
Use
standard notation to record their musical ideas and the musical ideas of
others.
3.1 E
Read non-standard notation symbols used
by some 20th century composers.
3.1 F
Sight-read music which contains changes
of tempo, meter and key.
4.1 A
Describe
specific music events in a given aural example, using appropriate terminology.
4.1 B
Analyze
the uses of elements of music in aural examples representing diverse genres and
cultures.
4.1 C
Demonstrate
understanding of the basic principles of meter, rhythm, tonality, intervals,
chords and harmonic progressions in their analyses of music.
4.2 A
Develop
a criteria including the basic elements of music for
evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music performances and compositions
and apply the criteria in their personal listening and performing.
4.2 B
Evaluate
the quality and effectiveness of their own and others’ performances,
compositions, arrangements, and improvisations by applying specific criteria
appropriate for the style of the music and offer constructive suggestions for
improvement
5.1 A
Compare
in two or more arts how the characteristic materials of each art can be used to
transform similar events, scenes, emotions, or ideas into works of art.
5.2 B
Describe
ways in which the principals and subjected matter of other disciplines taught
in the school are interrelated with those of music.
5.2 A
Describe
distinguishing characteristics of representative music genres and styles from a
variety of cultures and ethnic groups.
5.2 B
Classify
a variety of musical works by genre, style and culture and explain the
characteristics that cause each work to be considered exemplary.
5.2 C
Compare,
in several cultures of the world, functions music serves, roles of musicians,
and conditions under which music is typically performed.