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Mixed Chorus (SCP) 876
Music Terminology

TIME FRAME: On Going
GRADE: 9-12
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL:
01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.5.0.1 -- Students will read whole, half, dotted half, quarter and eighth notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 meter signatures

01.2.5.0.2 -- Students will use a system (that is, syllables, numbers or letters) to read simple pitch notation in the treble clef in major keys

01.2.5.0.3 -- Students will identify symbols and traditional terms referring to dynamics, tempo and articulation and interpret them correctly when performing

01.2.5.0.4 -- Students will use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, pitch and dynamics in simple patterns presented by the teacher

01.2.5.5.1 -- Students will read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth and dotted notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8, and alla breve meter signatures

01.2.5.5.2 -- Students will read at sight simple melodies in both the treble and bass clefs

01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.5.5.3 -- Students will identify and define standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation and expression

01.2.5.5.5 -- Students will (students who participate in a performing ensemble or class will), in addition, sight-read, accurately and expressively, music with a level of difficulty of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6.

01.2.5.9.1 -- Students will demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental or vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used

01.2.5.9.2 -- Students will sign-read, accurately and expressively, music with a difficulty level of 3, on a scale of 1 to 6.

01.2.1.0.2 -- Students will sing expressively, with appropriate dynamics, phrasing and interpretation

01.2.1.5.5 -- Students will (students who participate in a choral ensemble or class will), in addition, sing with expression and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal literature with a difficulty level of 3, on a scale of 1 to 6 including some songs performed from memory.

01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.6.0.3 -- Students will use appropriate terminology in explaining music, music notation, music instruments and voices, and music performances

01.2.6.5.1 -- Students will describe specific music events in a given aural example, using appropriate terminology

01.2.6.9.2 -- Students will demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music

01.2.7.0.2 -- Students will explain, using appropriate music terminology, their personal preferences for specific musical works and styles.

03.0 LANGUAGE ARTS

03.0.3.0.1 -- Students will proofread and edit for grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization; students will develop proficiency in using capitalization, punctuation, usage and spelling skills appropriate for their grade level.

03.0.3.0.2 -- Students will speak and write using conventional patterns of syntax and diction; students will develop proficiency in using capitalization, punctuation, usage and spelling skills appropriate for their grade level.

03.0.2.9.1 -- Students will communicate effectively by determining the appropriate text structure on the basis of audience, purpose and point of view; students will select from the complete variety of text structures (essay, short story, 0oetry, academic essay, report, research paper, response to literature, documentary, etc.) the appropriate organizational pattern for addressing audience, purpose and point of view.

03.0.2.5.5 -- Students will engage in writing speaking and developing visual texts through frequent reflection, reevaluation and revision; students will keep and examine a variety of their products for the purposes of analyzing effectiveness and planning for ways of improving current and future work.

03.0.2.5.1 -- Students will communicate effectively by determining the appropriate text structure on the basis of audience, purpose and point of view; students will determine purpose, point of view and audience, then use the appropriate features of persuasive, narrative, expository and poetic writing to achieve desired results.



What are the basic music terminology for note reading, tempo, dynamics and articulation?



The unit of Musical Terminology is an on going unit in Mixed Chorus. It is designed to introduce the students to BASIC music terminology for note reading, dynamics, expression, articulation, time signatures and key signatures. New concepts will be introduced as they are presented in the music being worked on at the time. Focus will also be placed upon how to read a choral octavo.

What are the names of the lines and spaces of the treble and bass staves?
What is a leger line?
What are the different voice types and ranges for choral music?
What is a time signature?
What is a key signature?
What are the values for the following notes and their corresponding rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 and 3/8: whole, half, quarter, eighth and sixteenths?
What are do the different symbols for dynamics mean?
What are the appropriate articulation symbols and definitions for legato, staccatto, slur, phrase, accent, etc.?
What is tempo?
What are expression techniques and symbols?




Students will demonstrate:
-an understanding of time signatures by counting and clapping musical examples written in 2/4, 2/4, 4/4, 3/8 and 6/8
-an understanding of dynamics, articulation symbols, expression symbols and their definitions through performance
-the ability to correctly identify pitches written on the treble and bass staves through written quizzes and class discussion.




Students will receive handouts and will have class discussions on: note reading, times signatures, key signatures, articulation, expression and dynamics.

Students will clap many rhythmic examples, alone and in groups, for simple and compound meters.

Students will identify and perform musical symbols found in their music.

Students will be expected to use proper musical terminology in class discussions.

Write a self evaluation or review of the three music concerts they participate in throughout the school year. The evaluations are expected to be in correct essay format using proper musical terminology.



Students in mixed chorus will be assessed for understanding via the following methods:
-written quizzes
-class discussion
-performance
-self-evaluation
-class participation