01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

Instrumental: Students will play, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of instrumental music

Note: Grade level is indicated in the 4th digit in the standard number
GRADESPRE-KINDERGARTEN thru 4
01.2.2.0.1 Students will perform on pitch, in rhythm, with appropriate dynamics and timbre, and maintain a steady tempo
01.2.2.0.2 Students will perform easy rhythmic, melodic and chordal patterns accurately and independently, alone and in small and large ensembles, with good posture, good playing position and good breath, bow or stick control
01.2.2.0.3 Students will perform expressively a varied repertoire of music representing diverse genres and styles
01.2.2.0.4 Students will echo short rhythms and melodic patterns
01.2.2.0.5 Students will perform in groups, blending instrumental timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of a conductor
01.2.2.0.6 Students will perform independent instrumental parts while other students sing or play contrasting parts.
GRADES5 thru 8
01.2.2.5.1 Students will perform on at least one instrument accurately and independently, alone and in small and large ensembles, with good posture, good playing position and good breath, bow or stick control
01.2.2.5.2 Students will perform with expression and technical accuracy on at least one string, wind, percussion or classroom instrument a repertoire of instrumental literature with a difficulty level of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6
01.2.2.5.3 Students will perform music representing diverse genres and cultures, with expression appropriate for the work being performed
01.2.2.5.4 Students will play by ear simple melodies on a melodic instrument and simple accompaniments on a harmonic instrument.
01.2.2.5.5 Students will students who participate in an instrumental ensemble or class will, in addition, perform with expression and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a difficulty level of 3, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some solos performed from memory.
GRADES9 thru 12
01.2.2.9.1 Students will perform with expression and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a difficulty level of 4, on a scale of 1 to 6
01.2.2.9.2 Students will perform an appropriate part in an ensemble, demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills
01.2.2.9.3 Students will perform in small ensembles with one student on a part.
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