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K–12 Standards

Choral III: Grades 6-12

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Performing

  • 1

    Demonstrate, apply and perform proper vocal technique (e.g., tone production, breathing, posture, vowel modification, attacks, releases, natural vibrato and straight tone) through a variety of choral literature in three or more parts.MU.C.3.1

  • 2

    Perform a wide variety of choral literature with stylistic appropriateness and proper ensemble techniques (e.g., intonation, balance, and blend).MU.C.3.2

  • 3

    Expand repertoire including foreign language and world music pieces.MU.C.3.3

  • 4

    Perform characteristics of ensemble singing (e.g., balance, blend, styles, and expression).MU.C.3.4

  • 5

    Sing literature with complex rhythmic patterns.MU.C.3.5

  • 6

    Demonstrate accountability and personal productivity through practice habits.MU.C.3.6

Exploring

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    Sight-sing his/her own part within multi-part score.MU.C.3.7

  • 8

    Identify melodies, harmonic passages, various meters and voice combinations, and intervallic relationships with in a full vocal score.MU.C.3.8

  • 9

    Discuss elements of music in a given choral example.MU.C.3.9

  • 10

    Compare and contrast the various ways voices are combined in given choral works.MU.C.3.10

  • 11

    Evaluate and critique the choral performances of themselves and others.MU.C.3.11

  • 12

    Discuss how the music elements in a choral work elicit an emotional response. MU.C.3.12

  • 13

    Perform compositions that are notated with non-traditional symbols.MU.C.3.13

  • 14

    Compile of portfolio of performed choral music, musical performances, and a student-generated glossary.MU.C.3.14

  • 15

    Examine and discuss a given choral composition using the appropriate musical terminology.MU.C.3.15

Creating

  • 16

    Embellish a known melody.MU.C.3.16

  • 17

    Improvise a melody. MU.C.3.17

  • 18

    Create harmonic parts or vocal accompaniments in a variety of musical styles.MU.C.3.18

  • 19

    Compose a multi-part warm-up.MU.C.3.19

  • 20

    Create rhythmic or melodic variations to a known melody.MU.C.3.20

Relating

  • 21

    Use information and communication technology to research musical careers.MU.C.3.21

  • 22

    Discuss the historical and cultural significance of a choral work.MU.C.3.22

  • 23

    Discuss and demonstrate social responsibility through concert etiquette.MU.C.3.23

  • 24

    Compare choral music with other arts from the same historical style period and global culture.MU.C.3.24

  • 25

    Develop a concert program using designated choral literature.MU.C.3.25

  • 26

    Analyze and explain how the elements of music can be used to evoke feelings and reflect the choral text.MU.C.3.26

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 11, Grade 10, and Grade 12

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