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Choral Scope and Sequence
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret music notation
 Identify the notes by pitch names
 Identify and perform note/rest values: whole, half, dotted half, quarter, dotted quarter, eighth
 Demonstrate ability to sight read
 Sing various examples in 4/4, ¾, 2/4
 Demonstrate understanding of a key signature
 Demonstrate understanding of accidentals
 Demonstrate and define the following dynamic markings: piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte,
forte, crescendo, decrescendo
 Define and demonstrate proper use of the following tempos: largo, andante, moderato, allegro,
and presto
 Define and demonstrate proper use of the following articulations: staccato, legato, slur, tenuto
 Demonstrate the proper use of repeat signs with 1st and 2nd endings, D.C. and D.S. al Fine
 Demonstrate the ability to follow the following tempo changes: ritardando/Accelerando
 Demonstrate the proper use of 3/8, 6/8 and cut time
 Identify and perform the following: sixteenth note/rest, dotted eighth, triplet eighth, ties and
syncopation
Sing music independently and with others.
 Demonstrate proper posture
 Demonstrate proper phrasing
 Demonstrate proper breathing
 Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline in rehearsals
 Keep track of individual’s music and folder
 Perform rhythms with a steady tempo
 Demonstrate rhythmic accuracy
 Sing a scale using solfege
 Sing a one octave chromatic scale
 Demonstrate proper balance, blend, and intonation in an ensemble setting
 Demonstrate complex musical phrasing (staggered breathing)
 Demonstrate musical expression and sensitivity in performances
Describe, analyze, and create music.
 Describe music using appropriate musical terminology
 Define and recognize themes, countermelodies, repetition, and form
 Compose original melodies with set guidelines
 Compose simple arrangements
 Aurally identify the following types of compositions: AB (verse/chorus), ABA, AABA, AABBCC,
Rondo, Theme and Variations)
 Identify sounds of various choirs
 Aurally identify simple musical forms and styles
 Visually identify simple musical forms
 Spell major scales
 Correctly label key signatures
 Describe the harmonic functions of tonic, subdominant, and dominant chords
Evaluate music and music performances using critical thinking and listening skills
 Demonstrate ability to match pitch
 Adjust pitch with assistance
 Aurally identify proper performance of rhythmic notations
 Aurally identify proper performance of articulations
 Visually identify conducting patterns
 Demonstrate conducting patterns
 Adjust pitch without assistance
 Identify pitch problems (sharp/flat) and adjust accordingly
 Aurally identify tone qualities as it applies to certain passages or styles of music
Demonstrate knowledge of music history and cultural heritage
 Demonstrate proper stage presence and concert etiquette
 Perform music in a variety of styles
 Compare, in several cultures(including own), functions music serves, roles of musicians,
conditions under which music is created and performed
 Discuss aspects of music styles, historical periods and cultural genres
 Identify various musicianship roles, and describe their activities/achievements
Participate in the cultural /musical life of the community
 Perform choral literature in concert
 Perform small ensemble literature with like and unlike voices
 Perform accompanied literature
 Perform a capella music
 Attend live performances by local musicians and/or composers