Arts Education, Grade 6 - 12, Vocal Music: Level III, 2006
1.) Produce a consistent blended vocal sound individually in classroom and public performance groups.
• Supporting tone with proper breath control for 16 beats
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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
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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
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4.) Improvise harmonies to a diatonic melody.
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5.) Determine the accuracy of balance and aesthetic interpretation in vocal ensemble performances.
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6.) Write eight-beat rhythmic and melodic dictation.
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7.) Demonstrate the use of musical elements in select genres and stylistic periods.
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8.) Describe the relationship between music and society.
Example: using a choir to enhance worship services
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9.) Identify all major key signatures.
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10.) Identify whole- and half-step patterns in minor scales.
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