individual singing assessments

teacher observation

1.02 Sing easy vocal literature, which may include changes in tempo, key, and meter, written in modest ranges.

sing level II and III choral music in unison, two or three parts

individual singing assessments

teacher observation

1.03 Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods

individual singing assessments

teacher observation

written assessments

1.04 Show respect of the singing efforts of others.

Learn to be in an ensemble, focus on unified vowels and consonants, and musical ideas

 teacher observation

2. The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01 Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

Use various instruments, allow students to accompany choral pieces in class

written assessments

oral assessments

2.02 Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

observe performances of keyboard knowledge by classmates

written assessments

oral assessments

3. The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01 Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

call and response

written assessments

oral assessments

3.02 Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others

listen as others improvise

teacher observation

4. The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01 Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

compose and perform simple stepwise melodies using the first five scale degrees of a major key

written assessments

oral assessments

4.02 Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

compose short melody in a specific style

written assessments

4.03 Use a variety of sounds, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

introduction to compositional computer software

written assessments

4.04 Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

perform original compositions in class and listen to others

teacher observation

5. The learner will read and notate music.

5.01 Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

understand the terms: measure, bar line, time signature and how it relates to rhythm

read rhythmic patterns specified by NCSCS

written assessments

oral assessments

5.02 Sight-read melodies.

sightsing stepwise melodies in the first five scale degrees of a major key

individual sightsinging assessments

teacher observation

5.03 Notate melodies.

name the lines and spaces of treble and bass clefs

written assessments

oral assessments

5.04 Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

understand musical road signs and begin to interpret them in rehearsal and performance

written assessments

oral assessments

5.05 Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

support classmates in their sight-singing efforts

teacher observation

6. The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01 Identify basic musical forms.

identify ABA and Strophic forms

written assessments

oral assessments

6.02 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

begin to observe dynamic markings

oral assessment

6.03 Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

class discussions

oral assessment

6.04 Identify various types of accompaniments.

recognize instruments in accompaniment

teacher observation written assessment

6.05 Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

listen and discuss musical ideas of an assigned piece

oral assessments

7. The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01 Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

follow specific critical guidelines when observing performances by other choirs

listening rubric

7.02 Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

attend a choral festival to observe and critique performances by other choirs.

written assessments

7.03 Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

class discussion, research music industry

written assessments

7.04 Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music

provide written critiques of performances by other choirs

written assessments

7.05 Describe the aesthetics nature of music and how perceptions of interactions musical elements affect one’s meaningful responses to music.

discuss the aesthetic value of a performance

oral assessments

7.06 Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

share and discuss written critiques of choral performances with classmates

teacher observation

8. The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01 Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

exposure to all areas of the arts

teacher observation

8.02 Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are related to those of music.

become familiar with the vocal mechanism and begin to understand how a vocal sound is produced in a healthy way

written assessments

teacher observation

8.03 Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

understand mathematical relationships between measures and rhythmic values

written assessments

8.04 Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

become familiar with the efforts of all people involved in a performance

teacher observation

8.05 Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

become familiar with the process of being in an ensemble, focusing on unified vowels and consonants, and musical ideas

oral assessments

9. The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01 Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods, be exposed to music from other cultures

oral assessments

9.02 Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music and in history and cultures.

examine the historical context of music and its composers

written assessments

9.03 Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

research repertoire performed

written assessments

9.04 Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods

oral assessments

teacher observation

National Standards and NCSCS Objectives

Sample Activities

Assessment

1. The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01 Demonstrate correct vocal practices.

become familiar with the process of using a low supported breath focusing on the lower abdominal muscles, diaphragm, and the relaxation of the shoulders and neck

become familiar with the soft palate, using a yawning sensation in each vowel

individual singing assessments

teacher observation

1.02 Sing easy vocal literature, which may include changes in tempo, key, and meter, written in modest ranges.

sing level II and III choral music for unison, two or three parts

individual singing assessments

teacher observation

1.03 Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and learn one piece of music from a different culture

individual singing assessments

teacher observation

written assessments

1.04 Show respect of the singing efforts of others.

learn to be a part of an ensemble, focusing on unified vowels and consonants, and musical ideas

 teacher observation

2. The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01 Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

understand the relationship between the staff and the notes on a keyboard

understand half steps on a keyboard and relate it to notes with accidentals on the staff

identify inharmonic notes on the keyboard

written assessments

oral assessments

2.02 Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

observe performances of keyboard knowledge by classmates

written assessments

oral assessments

3. The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01 Improvise simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

call and response

written assessments

oral assessments

3.02 Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others

listen as others improvise

teacher observation

4. The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01 Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

compose and perform simple stepwise melodies using all scale degrees of a major key

written assessments

oral assessments

4.02 Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

compose short melody in a specific style

Written assessments

4.03 Use a variety of sounds, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

introduction to compositional computer software

written assessments

4.04 Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

perform original compositions in class and listen to others

teacher observation

5. The learner will read and notate music.

5.01 Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

read rhythm patterns that include dotted half notes and eighth notes with corresponding rests

read rhythmic patterns specified by NCSCS

written assessments

oral assessments

5.02 Sight-read melodies.

sightsing step-wise melodies in the first five scale degrees with skips from do-mi, mi-sol, sol-do and

individual sight singing assessments

teacher observation

5.03 Notate melodies.

name the ledger lines in treble and bass clefs

written assessments

oral assessments

5.04 Use standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression to record own musical ideas and musical ideas of others.

understand musical road signs and interpret them in rehearsal, performance and sightsinging

written assessments

oral assessments

5.05 Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

support classmates in their sight-singing efforts

teacher observation

6. The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01 Identify basic musical forms.

identify ABA and Strophic forms

written assessments

oral assessment

6.02 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

begin to observe dynamic markings and orally demonstrate their knowledge of these symbols

oral assessments

6.03 Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

class discussions

oral assessments

6.04 Identify various types of accompaniments.

recognize instruments in an accompaniment

teacher observation

listening rubric

6.05 Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

listen and discuss musical ideas of an assigned piece

oral assessments

7. The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01 Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

follow specific critical guidelines when observing performances by other choirs

listening rubric

7.02 Evaluate musical works by comparing them to similar or exemplary models.

attend a choral festival to observe and critique performances by other choirs

written assessments

7.03 Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

Class discussion, research the music industry

written assessments

teacher observation

7.04 Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music

provide written critiques of performances by other choirs

written assessments

7.05 Describe the aesthetics nature of music and how perceptions of interactions musical elements affect one’s meaningful responses to music.

discuss the aesthetic value of a performance

oral assessments

7.06 Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

share and discuss written critiques of choral performances with classmates

teacher observation

8. The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01 Identify the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) in different historical periods and cultures.

exposure to all areas of the arts

teacher observation

8.02 Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are related to those of music.

understand the vocal mechanism and begin to understand how a vocal sound is produced in a healthy way

written assessments

teacher observation

8.03 Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

understand mathematical relationships between measures and rhythmic values

written assessments

8.04 Identify the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

become familiar with the efforts of all people involved in a performance, be a productive member of an ensemble

teacher observation

8.05 Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

become familiar with the process of being in an ensemble, focusing on unified vowels and consonants, and musical ideas

oral assessments

9. The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01 Identify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods, recognize music from other cultures

oral assessments

9.02 Examine situations to determine conflict and resolution in relation to music and in history and cultures.

examine the historical context of music and its composers

written assessments

9.03 Examine the role of music/musicians in at least two different cultures and/or time periods.

research repertoire performed

written assessments

9.04 Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods

oral assessments

teacher observation

Chorus 2- Semester 1

National Standards and NCSCS Objectives

Sample Activities

Assessment

1. The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01 Sing with increased technical accuracy.

sing using a low supported breath focusing on the lower abdominal muscles, diaphragm, and the relaxation of the shoulders and neck and sing with a raised soft palate, using a yawning sensation in each vowel

individual singing assessments

teacher observation

1.02 Sing increasingly difficult vocal literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

sing level III and IV choral music that is written for two, three, or four parts

individual singing assessments

teacher observation

1.03 Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods and cultures

teacher choice of repertoire

1.04 Show respect of the singing efforts of others.

recognize the importance of each individual in an ensemble, focus on unified vowels and consonants, and musical ideas

teacher observation

2. The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01 Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

play simple melodies on the keyboard, introduce culturally appropriate instruments

continue study of the staff in relation to the keyboard

individual playing assessments

2.02 Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

observe performances of keyboard and instrumental knowledge by classmates

written assessments

teacher observation

3. The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01 Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

call and response

written assessments

oral assessments

3.02 Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others

listen as others improvise

teacher observation

4. The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01 Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

compose and perform simple melodies using skips and steps within all scale degrees of a major key

written assessments

oral assessments

4.02 Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

compose a melody in ABA form

written assessments

4.03 Use a variety of sounds, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

use Finale or Sibelius to transcribe an original composition

written assessments

4.04 Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

perform original compositions in class and listen to others

teacher observation

5. The learner will read and notate music.

5.01 Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

read and notate rhythmic patterns in mixed meter

written assessments

oral assessments

5.02 Demonstrate the ability to read individual parts of a vocal score by describing how the elements of music are used.

sightsing stepwise melodies in all scale degrees of a major key in two parts

individual sight singing assessments

teacher observation

5.03 Sightread musical examples in the treble and bass clefs.

name the lines and spaces of treble and bass clefs including ledger lines

written assessments

oral assessments

5.04 Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

introduction to transposition

written assessments

oral assessments

5.05 Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

demonstrate standard notation in sightsinging

oral assessments

5.06 Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

support classmates in sightsinging efforts

teacher observation

6. The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01 Identify musical forms representing various historical periods..

class listening and discussion

written assessments

teacher observation

6.02 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

build major scales using half/whole patterns

oral assessments

6.03 Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

class discussions

oral assessments

6.04 Explain various accompaniments.

listen and discuss various kinds of accompaniment

teacher observation

listening rubric

6.05 Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

listen and discuss musical ideas of an assigned piece

oral assessments

6.06 Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

class discussion

teacher observation

7. The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01 Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

follow specific critical guidelines when observing performances by other choirs

listening rubric

7.02 Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

attend a choral festival to observe and critique performances by other choirs

written assessment

7.03 Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

research project

written assessments

7.04 Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music

provide written critics of performances by other choirs

written assessments

7.05 Explain how interacting musical elements impact one’s aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

discuss the aesthetic value of a performance

oral assessments

7.06 Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

share and discuss written critiques of choral performances with classmates

teacher observation

8. The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01 Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

exposure to all areas of the arts

teacher observation

8.02 Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are related to those of music.

become familiar with the vocal mechanism and understand how a vocal sound is produced

written assessments

teacher observation

8.03 Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

understand mathematical relationships between measures and rhythmic values

written assessments

8.04 Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

become familiar with the efforts of all people involved in a performance

teacher observation

8.05 Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

become familiar with the process of being in an ensemble, focusing on unified vowels and consonants, and musical ideas

oral assessments

9. The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01 Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods and cultures

oral assessments

9.02 Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

examine the historical context of music and its composers

written assessments

9.03 Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

class discussion of historical and cultural context of repertoire

written assessments

teacher observation

9.04 Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods

oral assessments

teacher observation

Chorus 2- Semester 2

National Standards and NCSCS Objectives

Sample Activities

Assessment

1. The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01 Sing with increased technical accuracy.

Sing with a low supported breath focusing on the lower abdominal muscles, diaphragm, and the relaxation of the shoulders and neck and sing with a raised the soft palate, using a yawning sensation in each vowel

individual singing assessments

teacher observation

1.02 Sing increasingly difficult vocal literature which contains moderate technical demands, expanded ranges, and varied interpretive requirements.

sing level III and IV choral music that is written for two, three, or four parts

individual singing assessments

teacher observation

1.03 Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles, and cultures.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods and cultures

teacher choice of repertoire

1.04 Show respect of the singing efforts of others.

recognize the importance of each individual in an ensemble, focus on unified vowels and consonants, and musical ideas

 teacher observation

2. The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01 Select and utilize appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a wide variety of historical and cultural styles.

begin to play voice part on the piano, use student accompanists, use various instruments

continue study of the staff in relation to the keyboard

written assessments

individual assessments

2.02 Show respect for the instrumental playing efforts of others.

observe performances of keyboard and instrumental knowledge by classmates

written assessments

teacher observation

3. The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01 Improvise variations of melodies and accompaniments in different styles, meters, and tonalities.

call and response

written assessments

oral assessments

3.02 Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others

listen as others improvise

teacher observation

4. The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01 Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

compose and perform simple stepwise melodies using all scale degrees of a major key

written assessments

oral assessments

4.02 Compose music in several distinct styles using the elements of music.

compose a melody in ABA form

Written assessments

4.03 Use a variety of sounds, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

use Finale or Sibelius to transcribe an original composition

written assessments

4.04 Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts of others.

perform original compositions in class and listen to others

teacher observation

5. The learner will read and notate music.

5.01 Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 2/2, and mixed meters.

read and notate rhythmic patterns in mixed meter

written assessments

oral assessments

5.02 Demonstrate the ability to read individual parts of a vocal score by describing how the elements of music are used.

sightsing melodies with steps and skips using scale degrees of a major key in two parts

individual sight singing assessments

teacher observation

5.03 Sightread musical examples in the treble and bass clefs.

name the lines and spaces of treble and bass clefs with ledger lines

written assessments

oral assessments

5.04 Notate and transpose simple melodies using standard notation.

understand transposition

written assessment

oral assessment

5.05 Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.

demonstrate standard notation in sightsinging

teacher observation

5.06 Show respect for the reading and notating efforts of others.

support classmates in sightsinging efforts

teacher observation

6. The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01 Identify musical forms representing various historical periods..

class listening and discussion

teacher observation

oral assessments

6.02 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

build major scales using half/whole patterns

oral assessments

6.03 Recognize and identify a variety of compositional techniques.

class discussions

oral assessments

6.04 Explain various accompaniments.

listen to and discuss various accompaniments

teacher observation

listening rubric

6.05 Demonstrate auditory perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

listen and discuss musical ideas of an assigned piece

oral assessments

6.06 Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

class discussion

teacher observation

7. The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01 Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of music.

follow specific critical guidelines when observing performances by other choirs

listening rubric

7.02 Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

attend a choral festival to observe and critique performances by other choirs

written assessments

7.03 Evaluate musical ideas and information to make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

research project

Written assessments

7.04 Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music

provide written critics of performances by other choirs

written assessments

7.05 Explain how interacting musical elements impact one’s aesthetic or feelingful response to music.

discuss the aesthetic value of a performance

oral assessments

7.06 Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

share and discuss written critiques of choral performances with classmates

teacher observation

8. The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01 Apply standard rules of written English to explain the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

exposure to all areas of the arts

teacher observation

8.02 Identify and explain ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside of the arts are related to those of music.

become familiar with the vocal mechanism and understand how a vocal sound is produced

written assessments

teacher observation

8.03 Use knowledge of mathematical relationships to create original compositions.

understand mathematical relationships between measures and rhythmic values

written assessments

8.04 Discuss the roles of creators, performers, and others involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

become familiar with the efforts of all people involved in a performance

teacher observation

8.05 Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

become familiar with the process of being in an ensemble, focusing on unified vowels and consonants, and musical ideas

oral assessments

9. The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01 Classify representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, culture and/or historical periods.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods and cultures

oral assessments

9.02 Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

examine the historical context of music and its composers

written assessments

9.03 Evaluate the role of music by identifying and applying criteria to draw conclusions or make predictions about the past, present, and future roles of music in history and culture.

class discussion of historical and cultural context of repertoire

written assessments

teacher observation

9.04 Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

perform a variety of selections, representing contrasting styles and at least three historical periods

oral assessments

teacher observation

Chorus 3 Semester 1

National Standard/NCSCS

Objectives/ Sample Activities

Assessment Tools

1. The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01 Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

perform Level IV music from the State Festival list

teacher observation

1.02 Sing moderately difficult vocal literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

sing with a raised soft palate and round open tone, focus on placement of the voice in the resonators, use a low, supported breath with the chest remaining upright, focusing on breathing in a relaxed and controlled manner

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

1.03 Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles and cultures.

perform diverse repertoire of contrasting styles representing at least four historical periods and cultures

teacher choice of repertoire

1.04 Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

Perform and observe others in class

teacher observation

2. The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01 Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a variety of historical and cultural styles.

use various instruments, allow students to accompany

students should play their voice part on the piano

class performance

teacher observation

2.02 Show respect for the instrument playing of others.

constructive criticism

teacher observation

3. The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01 Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

student led call and response

oral assessments

3.02 Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

improvise accompaniments to familiar melodies using the I, IV, and V chords of a major scales

individual singing assessments

3.03 Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

discussion, self assessment

self assessments

teacher observation

4. The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01 Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

compose a simple melody and accompaniment chordal progession using the I, IV, and V chords of a major scales

written assessments

4.02 Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/ genres of music to create original compositions.

compose original melody using characteristics of two distinct styles/genres of music

written assessments

4.03 Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

use Finale or Sibelius to compose

computer print out

teacher observation

4.04 Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts others.

perform original compositions in class and listen to others

teacher observation

5. The learner will read and notate music.

5.01 Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4, ¾, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2 and mixed meter.

recognize and read syncopated rhythms

read and notate rhythmic patterns as specified by the NCSCS

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

5.02 Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

sightsing in four parts understanding how their parts fit in the chordal structure

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

5.03 Sightread moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

sightsing steps and skips do-do and the sol below do.

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

5.04 Notate moderately difficult musical examples using standard notation.

dictate simple melodic patterns

written assessments

5.05 Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm , dynamics, tempo, articulation and expression.

demonstrate standard notation and symbols in singing

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

5.06 Show respect for the reading and notations of others.

class sightsinging and dictation

teacher observation

6. The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01 Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

class listening and discussion

written assessments

6.02 Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

understand chords in a major scale.

written assessments

6.03 Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

class discussion

oral assessments

6.04 Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

discuss dissonance and consonance

teacher observation

oral assessments

written assessments

6.05  Demonstrate auditory and perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

Conduct passages while singing from repertoire, follow conductor’s gestures

teacher observation

individual conducting assessments

6.06 Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

class discussions

 teacher observation

7. The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01 Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one’s personal participation in music.

student assessment by rubric at State and National festivals

written responses to rubic

class dicussion

7.02 Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

listening and comparison activities

written assessment

7.03 Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recording to make informed choices.

comparison shopping

class presentation

written assessment

7.04 Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

Formal essays about choral observations

written assessment

7.05 Evaluate a given music work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotion.

listening to examples and group discussion

class discussion

teacher observation

7.06 Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

class discussion

teacher observation

8. The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01 Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

Formal essays about the Arts world

class presentation

written assessment

8.02 Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those outside of music.

understand the specific anatomical structure of the vocal mechanism focusing on where and how the voice resonates

teacher observation

8.03 Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

understand the specific anatomical structure of the vocal mechanism focusing on where and how the voice resonates

teacher observation

8.04 Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and other involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

Research music professions

class presentation

written assessments

8.05 Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

Develop a “team” within each ensemble

teacher observation

9. The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01 Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, cultural and /or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

Listening journals

written assessments

class discussion

9.02 Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

Repertoire research projects

class presentation

9.03 Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

Class discussion of historical/social significance of repertoire

written assessments

9.04 Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

Perform and appreciate divers repertoire

teacher observation

Chorus 3 Semester 2

National Standard/NCSCS

Objectives/ Sample Activities

Assessment Tools

1. The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

1.01 Sing vocal literature of an appropriate and increasingly difficult level, with expression and technical accuracy.

perform Level V music from the State Festival list

teacher observation

1.02 Sing moderately difficult vocal literature which requires well-developed technical skills, attention to phrasing and interpretation, and the ability to perform various meters and rhythms in a variety of keys.

sing with a raised soft palate and round open tone, focus on placement of the voice in the resonators, use a low, supported breath with the chest remaining upright, focusing on breathing in a relaxed and controlled manner

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

1.03 Sing vocal literature representing diverse genres, styles and cultures.

perform diverse repertoire of contrasting styles representing at least four historical periods and cultures

teacher choice of repertoire

1.04 Show respect for the singing efforts of others.

Perform and observe others in class

teacher observation

2. The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

2.01 Select and use appropriate instrumental accompaniments in a variety of historical and cultural styles.

use various instruments, allow students to accompany

students should play their voice part on the piano

class performance

teacher observation

2.02 Show respect for the instrument playing of others.

constructive criticism

teacher observation

3. The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

3.01 Improvise melodies with rhythmic and melodic variations.

student led call and response

oral assessments

3.02 Improvise accompaniments in a variety of styles.

improvise accompaniments to familiar melodies using first and second inversions of the I, IV, and V chords of a major scales

individual singing assessments

3.03 Show respect for the improvisational efforts of others.

discussion, self assessment

self assessments

teacher observation

4. The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

4.01 Compose and arrange music incorporating appropriate voicings and ranges.

compose a simple melody and accompaniment chordal progession using first and second inversions of the I, IV, and V chords of a major scales

written assessments

4.02 Synthesize the study and characteristics of several styles/ genres of music to create original compositions.

compose original melody using characteristics of two distinct styles/genres of music

written assessments

4.03 Use a variety of sound, notational, and technological sources to compose and arrange music.

use Finale or Sibelius to compose

computer print out

teacher observation

4.04 Show respect for the composing and arranging efforts others.

perform original compositions in class and listen to others

teacher observation

5. The learner will read and notate music.

5.01 Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in 2/4,3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, 12/8, 2/2 and mixed meter.

recognize and read syncopated rhythms

read and notate rhythmic patterns as specified by the NCSCS

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

5.02 Demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used.

sightsing in four parts understanding how their part fits in the chordal structure

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

5.03 Sightread moderately difficult musical examples with accuracy and expression.

sightsing intervals (3rds, 4ths, and 5ths) from any scale degree within an octave

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

5.04 Notate moderately difficult musical examples using standard notation.

dictate simple melodic patterns

written assessments

5.05 Identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm , dynamics, tempo, articulation and expression.

demonstrate standard notation and symbols in singing

teacher observation

individual singing assessments

5.06 Show respect for the reading and notations of others.

class sightsinging and dictation

teacher observation

6. The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

6.01 Identify musical forms representing diverse genres and cultures.

class listening and discussion

written assessments

6.02 Demonstrate increased knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.

understand monophonic, homophonic, polyphonic textures

written assessments

6.03 Analyze and describe the elements of music in a given work.

class discussion, identify modes of music

written assessments

6.04 Identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used to provide unity and variety and tension and release in a musical work and give examples of other works that make similar uses of these devices and techniques.

discuss dissonance and consonance

teacher observation

oral assessments

written assessments

6.05  Demonstrate auditory and perceptual skills by conducting, moving, answering questions about, and describing aural examples of music.

Conduct passages while singing from repertoire, follow conductor’s gestures

teacher observation

individual conducting assessments

6.06 Show respect while listening to and analyzing music.

class discussions

 teacher observation

7. The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

7.01 Apply specific criteria for making informed, critical evaluations of the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations and apply the criteria to one’s personal participation in music.

student assessment by rubric at State and National festivals

written responses to rubic

class dicussion

7.02 Evaluate musical works by comparing, contrasting, and summarizing them in relation to similar or exemplary models.

listening and comparison activities

written assessment

7.03 Examine and determine the best economic value of instruments, materials, or recording to make informed choices.

comparison shopping

class presentation

written assessment

7.04 Apply rules of standard English in written evaluations of music.

Formal essays about choral observations

written assessment

7.05 Evaluate a given music work in terms of its aesthetic qualities and explain musical devices it used to evoke feelings and emotion.

listening to examples and group discussion

class discussion

teacher observation

7.06 Show respect for the musical efforts and opinions of others.

class discussion

teacher observation

8. The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

8.01 Apply rules of standard English to compare and contrast the uses of characteristic elements, artistic processes, and organizational principles among the arts areas in different historical periods and cultures.

Formal essays about the Arts world

class presentation

written assessment

8.02 Analyze ways in which the concepts and skills of other content areas outside the arts are interrelated with those outside of music.

understand the specific anatomical structure of the vocal mechanism focusing on where and how the voice resonates

teacher observation

8.03 Synthesize and apply information from other content areas to facilitate musical understanding.

understand the specific anatomical structure of the vocal mechanism focusing on where and how the voice resonates

teacher observation

8.04 Compare and contrast the roles of creators, performers, and other involved in the production and presentation of the arts.

Research music professions

class presentation

written assessments

8.05 Demonstrate the character traits of responsibility, self-discipline, and perseverance while informally or formally participating in music.

Develop a “team” within each ensemble

teacher observation

9. The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

9.01 Classify unfamiliar and familiar representative examples of music using distinguishing characteristics to identify genre, style, cultural and /or historical periods; justify the reasons for the classifications.

Listening journals

written assessments

class discussion

9.02 Recognize and identify ways that music reflects history.

Repertoire research projects

class presentation

9.03 Examine patterns, relationships, and trends in music of various cultures and historical periods to draw inferences and make predictions about past, present, and future social outcomes.

Class discussion of historical/social significance of repertoire

written assessments

9.04 Show respect for music from various cultures and time periods.

Perform and appreciate diverse repertoire

teacher observation

Honors Component 1

Each Honors student should complete three (3) activities

(National Standard 8 is required)

National Standard/NCSCS

Sample Activities

Assessment Tools

1. The learner will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

participate in Solo Festival

teacher observation

audition for singing activity outside assigned school

teacher observation

2. The learner will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

accompany the choir using the piano

teacher observation

accompany the choir using other instruments

teacher observation

play assigned voice part on the piano

teacher observation

3. The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.

improvise a solo line within a choir piece

teacher observation

4. The learner will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.

arrange for choir a folksong, hymn, Alma Mater, etc.

written assessments

present an original composition at the school concert

teacher observation

use notation software to transcribe an original composition

written assessments

5. The learner will read and notate music.

learn a song without the aid of teacher, outside musician, or recording

teacher observation

transpose a solo into a different key

written assessments

6. The learner will listen to, analyze, and describe music.

attend three (3) approved professional performances and write a criticism

written assessments

7. The learner will evaluate music and music performances.

lead a sectional rehearsal

teacher observation

visit other area schools to observe rehearsals or performances

teacher observation

written assessments

8. The learner will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.

prepare and present a research project about music and its relationship to other art forms as specified by the teacher (presentation should include a multimedia element)

written assessments

oral assessments

teacher observation

9. The learner will understand music in relation to history and culture.

prepare and present a research project about music and its relationship to society, history and culture as specified by the teacher (presentation should include a multimedia element)

written assessments

oral assessments

teacher observation