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Music - Orchestra: Mastery
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Aesthetic and Critical Analysis | Creation and Communication | Cultural and Historical Connections | Skills and Techniques
 


Skills and Techniques

PS1:
The learner will be able to perform with expression and accuracy, alone and with others, a varied repertoire representing diverse genres, cultures and styles in grade VI literature.
 
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.1 Posture
The learner will be able to demonstrate correct posture.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.2 Technique/Left Hand
The learner will be able to demonstrate correct left-hand position.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.3 Scales
The learner will be able to demonstrate (perform) 3-octave major and melodic minor scales up to five sharps and five flats at M.M. quarter note=120 using various bowings and other rhythmic figures.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.4 Technique/Left Hand
The learner will be able to demonstrate technical fluency in the upper position, shifting smoothly (Violins/Violas: 7th position and higher; Cello/Bass: thumb position).
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.5 Musical Effect
The learner will be able to demonstrate ability to adapt bow weight, speed and contact point to meet the dynamic and expressive demands of the music.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.6 Tone
The learner will be able to demonstrate (perform) expression, technical accuracy, and idiomatic phrasing using characteristic tone quality and bow control.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.7 Technique/Right Hand
The learner will be able to demonstrate accurate execution of articulations and bowings appropriate for materials being studied, to include flying spiccato, rapid staccato, sautille, richochet, barriolage and colle.
  
MUS.ORCH-A.1.8 Intonation
The learner will be able to demonstrate ability to adjust and match pitches.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.9 Rhythm
The learner will be able to demonstrate (perform) music with more complex rhythms and meters.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.10 Balance
The learner will be able to demonstrate ensemble skills with emphasis on balance, blending and tuning.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.11 Conducting
The learner will be able to interpret complex conducting patterns and interpretive gestures.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.12 Interpretation
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of more complex phrase structures and melodic contours by use of variable bow speeds, dynamics, and tempi.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.13 Technique/Vibrato
The learner will be able to demonstrate refined use of vibrato.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.14 Technique/Double Stops
The learner will be able to demonstrate refined tone quality of double stops and triple stops (chords).
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.15 Technique/Embellishments
The learner will be able to demonstrate advanced use of embellishments as notated in the music.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.16 Technique/Harmonics
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of fingered harmonics.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.17 Technique
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to use sound reproduction equipment to interact with recorded accompaniments.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.18 Musical Effect/Cultural
The learner will be able to demonstrate (perform) repertoire representing a variety of diverse world cultures.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.19 Musical Effect
The learner will be able to demonstrate (perform) standard repertoire up to a Grade VI level and above (as identified in the G.M.E.A. handbook).
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.20 Vocalization
The learner will be able to demonstrate through vocalization all intervals within the range of one octave.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.21 Vocalization Individual
The learner will be able to demonstrate through vocalization his/her part while other students sing or play contrasting parts.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.1.22 Concert Etiquette - Performance
The learner will be able to demonstrate proper concert etiquette as an actively involved performer.
  
PS2:
The learner will be able to understands the system, vocabulary, theory, and the conventions necessary to read and notate music in grade VI literature.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.2.1 Technique/Sightreading
The learner will be able to demonstrate through sightreading accurately and expressively in ensemble and individually music which is one grade level below materials being studied.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.2.2 Notation
The learner will be able to identify notes by letter names and demonstrate fingerings.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.2.3 Music Terminology
The learner will be able to identify, define and utilize terminology used in materials being studied.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.2.4 Musical Understanding
The learner will be able to identify key signatures in materials being studied.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.2.5 Musical Symbols
The learner will be able to identify, define and demonstrate standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression in materials being studied.
  
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Creation and Communication

PS3:
The learner will be able to create music using improvisational and compositional techniques in small and large ensembles with level VI literature.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.3.1 Improvisation
The learner will be able to create more complex melodic and rhythmic variations.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.3.2 Improvisation/Blues
The learner will be able to compose a melody to a twelve-bar blues progression.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.3.3 Composition
The learner will be able to compose an eight measure melody using teacher-specified parameters.
  
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Aesthetic and Critical Analysis

PS4:
The learner will be able to analyze and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of their own and others' performances by applying the specific criteria appropriate to level VI literature.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.4.1 Instrument Maintenance
The learner will be able to demonstrate ability to properly care for and maintain his/her instrument.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.4.2 Musical Understanding
The learner will be able to interpret more complex rhythms using a standard counting system (e.g.Cooley system/ 1&2&).
  
MUS.ORCH-M.4.3 Interpret Clefs
The learner will be able to interpret and perform music in alternate clefs (Cello/Bass: Tenor and Treble; Viola: Treble), or 8va (Violin), as notated in the music.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.4.4 Interpret Patterns
The learner will be able to interpret and analyze rhythmic patterns in complex patterns demonstrating technical facility and precision commensurate with grade VI level music.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.4.5 Analysis of Performance
The learner will be able to analyze and correct personal performance errors, and evaluate group performance by offering suggestions for improvement.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.4.6 Tuning Device
The learner will be able to demonstrate ability to aurally tune to an electronically generated pitch.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.4.7 Music Technology
The learner will be able to integrate instructional software in the areas of music notation, ear training, keyboard studies, internet search on music topics, and/or music of diverse cultures.
  
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Cultural and Historical Connections

PS5:
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the historical and cultural context of the performance literature.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.5.1 Rehearsal Standards
The learner will be able to demonstrate a positive contribution to the group effort in making music, including attending class regularly with music and instrument, completing homework assignments, and participating in class and all performances.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.5.2 Practice Standards
The learner will be able to analyze individual progress through the use of practice records or journals which identify specific musical goals.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.5.3 Composers and Repertoire
The learner will be able to identify influential composers and significant works of each period of music.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.5.4 Research Paper
The learner will be able to compose a research paper identifying historical and/or cultural elements in music using applicable terminology.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.5.5 Concert Etiquette/Listen
The learner will be able to demonstrate proper concert etiquette as an actively involved listener.
  
PS6:
The learner will be able to understands the relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside of the arts.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.6.1 Terminology
The learner will be able to integrate terminology* and similarities in subject matter between music and other disciplines taught in school.
  
MUS.ORCH-M.6.2 Careers in Music
The learner will be able to examine music as both a career and avocation using available technology.
  
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