Courses of Study

1.) Produce a consistent blended vocal sound individually in classroom and public performance groups.

• Supporting tone with proper breath control for 16 beats

2.) Sight-sing four-part literature.

• Identifying the chordal structure within a tonal key

• Performing music containing all intervals in the diatonic scale

• Counting rhythm patterns, including sixteenth notes, note values tied over the bar line, and compound meters

3.) Perform a varied repertoire of four-part literature, including selections in three languages.

• Performing accurately literature that indicates tempo markings of adagio, vivace, and rallentando

• Performing accurately literature that indicates dynamic markings of pianissimo and fortissimo

• Performing accurately literature that uses the marking of marcato

• Responding vocally to conductor cues indicating tempo changes

4.) Improvise harmonies to a diatonic melody.

5.) Determine the accuracy of balance and aesthetic interpretation in vocal ensemble performances.

6.) Write eight-beat rhythmic and melodic dictation.

7.) Demonstrate the use of musical elements in select genres and stylistic periods.

8.) Describe the relationship between music and society.

Example: using a choir to enhance worship services

9.) Identify all major key signatures.

10.) Identify whole- and half-step patterns in minor scales.