Performing for Traditional and Emerging Ensemble Strand Anchor Standard 6 - Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
Present
MUS-MS.PrEE.06.1a Demonstrate attention to technical accuracy and expressive qualities in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures and styles.
Band Student Learning Targets
Knowledge Targets
I can recognize a variety of time signatures
This means I am able to locate the time signature in a piece of music
I can identify musical notation
This means I am able to give the correct note name based on its placement in the staff. I am also able to tell how many beats the note should receive
Reasoning Targets
I can explain how time signatures work
This means I am able to explain how many beats are in a measure and what note equals one beat based on the given time signature
I can interpret musical notation
This means I can relate musical notation to a position or fingering on a musical instrument
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can employ proper technique on my instrument
This means I am able to use proper posture, playing position, tone, and embouchure on my instrument
I can demonstrate how to play a variety of time signatures
This means I am able to play the correct rhythms on an instrument based on the given time signature
I can employ musical notation
This means I can translate a written piece of music into a live performance on my instrument
I can use expressive elements in my playing
This means that I am able to go beyond a basic interpretation of the written music and incorporate expressive elements like dynamics, vibrato, ornamentation, accelerandos, and ritardandos
6th Grade Band Proficiency Scale
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student is able to:
recognize, explain and play cut time
perform specific note values such as:
8th/16th note combinations
dotted 8th/16th notes
demonstrate fundamentals of music above grade level expectations
correctly recognize higher level terminology relating to musical expression
Essential Elements Book 2 exercise 1-100
Bb scale memorized
1 8va chromatic scale memorized
3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
At the conclusion of this course the proficient student will:
correctly execute technique for their instrument consisting of:
proper fingerings
articulations
rolls, flams, fulcrum/hand position, and correct playing position on percussion instruments
correct partials on brass instruments
recognize, explain and play 3/4 time.
performs specific note values such as:
single eighth notes/rests
steady beat
demonstrate appropriate fundamentals of music consisting of:
posture
embouchure
breathing
tone quality
steady beat
correctly execute expressive playing their instrument consisting of:
phrasing
dynamics
articulation
(The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.)
Chromatic scale (185 Methods Book 2)
Methods Book 1 exercises 150 to end of book
Methods Book 2 beginning exercises
Sheet music (e.g. concert, solo, small ensemble music)
2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
While involved in tasks building towards proficient the student is able to:
perform the simpler details and processes of technique for their instrument.
recognize, explain and play in 2/4 time.
perform specific note values such as:
dotted quarter notes
dotted half notes
eighth notes
demonstrate basic fundamentals of music
correctly recognize terminology relating to musical expression however, is not able to consistently execute expressive playing of their instrument.
Bb scale
Methods Book 1 exercises 40 through 149
1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
While involved in tasks building towards proficient the student is able to:
perform the simplest details and processes of technique for their instrument.
recognize, explain and play in 4/4 time.
perform specific note values such as:
half notes/rests.
whole notes/rests.
quarter notes/rests.
demonstrate novice fundamentals of music
correctly recognize some terminology relating to musical expression however, is not able to execute expressive playing of their instrument.
Method Book 1 exercises 1 through 39
0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill.
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7th Grade Band Proficiency Scale
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student is able to:
recognize, explain, play, and transition between any previously learned time signatures.
performs specific note values such as:
all 8th/16th note combinations
triplet patterns
demonstrate fundamentals of music above grade level expectations
correctly recognize higher level terminology relating to musical expression
Essential Elements Book 3 or equivalent
F-Eb Major
1 8va chromatic with music
3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
At the conclusion of this course the proficient student will:
correctly execute technique for their instrument consisting of:
proper fingerings
articulations
rolls, flams, fulcrum/hand position, and correct playing position on percussion instruments
correct partials on brass instruments
recognize, explain, play, and transition between any previously learned time signatures.
perform a variety of syncopated rhythms.
demonstrate appropriate fundamentals of music consisting of:
posture
embouchure
breathing
tone quality
steady beat
correctly execute expressive playing their instrument consisting of:
phrasing
dynamics
articulation
(The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.)
Essential Elements Book 2 exercise 123-153
Sheet music (e.g. concert, solo, small ensemble music)
Ab major scale
F major scale
1.5 8va chromatic scale memorized
2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
While involved in tasks building towards proficient the student is able to:
perform the simpler details and processes of technique for their instrument.
recognize, explain and play 6/8 time
perform specific note values such as:
8th note triplets
demonstrate basic fundamentals of music
correctly recognize terminology relating to musical expression however, is not able to consistently execute expressive playing of their instrument.
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
While involved in tasks building towards proficient the student is able to:
perform the simplest details and processes of technique for their instrument.
recognize, explain and play cut time.
perform specific note values such as:
some 8th/16th note combinations
dotted 8th/16th notes
demonstrate novice fundamentals of music
correctly recognize some terminology relating to musical expression however, is not able to execute expressive playing of their instrument.
Essential Elements Book 2 exercise 1-100
Bb scale memorized
1 8va chromatic scale memorized
0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill.
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8th Grade Band Proficiency Scale
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
Individual exploration of advanced material
3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
At the conclusion of this course the proficient student will:
correctly execute technique for their instrument consisting of:
proper fingerings
articulations
rolls, flams, fulcrum/hand position, and correct playing position on percussion instruments
correct partials on brass instruments
recognize, explain, play, and transition between any previously learned time signatures.
perform a variety of syncopated rhythms.
demonstrate appropriate fundamentals of music consisting of:
posture
embouchure
breathing
tone quality
steady beat
correctly execute expressive playing their instrument consisting of:
phrasing
dynamics
articulation
(The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.)
Essential Elements Book 3 or equivalent
Sheet music (e.g. concert, solo, small ensemble music)
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
While involved in tasks building towards proficient the student is able to:
perform the simpler details and processes of technique for their instrument.
recognize, explain, play, and transition between any previously learned time signatures.
perform specific note values such as:
16th note triplets
demonstrate basic fundamentals of music
correctly recognize terminology relating to musical expression however, is not able to consistently execute expressive playing of their instrument.
Essential Elements Book 3 or equivalent
C-Ab Major with instrument appropriate modifications
Extended Chromatic scale with music (instrument appropriate range)
1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
While involved in tasks building towards proficient the student is able to:
recognize, explain, play, and transition between any previously learned time signatures.
perform specific note values such as:
all 8th/16th note combinations
8th note triplets
demonstrate novice fundamentals of music
correctly recognize some terminology relating to musical expression however, is not able to execute expressive playing of their instrument.
Essential Elements Book 3 or equivalent
F-Eb Major
1 8va chromatic with music
0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill.
I can recall correct breathing techniques when singing
Reasoning Targets
I can distinguish between my part and other parts within the music
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can demonstrate correct breathing techniques
Product Targets
I can sing my part from a student-chosen selection of our current concert music
I can sing with dynamic contrast
I can sing with expressive qualities and communicate the mood of the piece.
I can sing with a supported tone appropriate to my grade level/age
Choir Proficiency Scale
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
Singing consistently demonstrates technical accuracy and expressive qualities.
Breathing is correct. The tone is supported to the end of the phrase.*
* Example of correct breathing: keeping shoulders relaxed when inhaling; chest does not rise with inhalation of breath
- Sing a student-chosen selection from concert music performed.
3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
The student's:
singing demonstrates technical accuracy and expressive quality.
breathing is mostly correct. The tone is consistently supported to the end of the phrase.*
2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
The student's:
singing sometimes demonstrates technical accuracy and expressive quality.
breathing is sometimes correct. The tone is occasionally supported to the end of the phrase.*
1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
The student's:
singing demonstrates a beginning understanding of technical accuracy and expressive qualities.
breathing is developing. The tone is rarely supported to the end of the phrase.*
0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill.
Choir Resources
Websites
Vocabulary
Orchestra Student Learning Targets
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can
Use proper bow placement, speed & weight appropriate for the musical selection.
Play all notes accurately in a steady tempo.
Play all rhythms accurately in a steady tempo.
Play all articulations correctly.
Be sensitive to balance, phrasing, articulation, dynamics and generally communicate non-verbally with cues.