Advanced Men's Chorus IV (2020 - 2021)

Creating

Performing

Responding

Connecting

generate and conceptualize musical ideas and literature

organize, develop, and revise musical ideas and literature

analyze, interpret, and select musical literature for presentation

develop and refine musical techniques and literature for presentation

convey meaning through the presentation of musical literature

perceive, analyze, and interpret meaning in musical literature

apply criteria to evaluate musical literature

synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make music

relate musical ideas and literature with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding

improvise rhythmic patterns in simple meter and melodic patterns in major tonality

create basic rhythmic and melodic accompaniments to support other elements of musical performance (e.g., ostinato, bass lines)

improvise variations of melodic phrases found in a varied repertoire of music

create movement for warm-ups and repertoire to distinguish various musical ideas

set short poetic phrases and texts to music

arrange and perform existing songs by making creative decisions regarding tempo and dynamics, and justify those creative decisions

compose four measure melodies in major and minor tonalities, in simple meters, within the range of a octave, incorporating intervals of a third, fifth, and fourth, beginning and ending on tonic

share improvised, composed, and/or arranged pieces

refine improvised or composed pieces using student-created criteria

utilize a rhythmic and melodic system to read and sing music containing whole, half, dotted half, quarter, dotted quarter, eighth notes and rests in simple meter and stepwise passages with at least the range of a fifth

demonstrate knowledge of the melodic system through the performance of major and minor scales and arpeggios

identify and describe music vocabulary and symbols representing tempo, key, meter, dynamics, articulation and phrasing, and context of repertoire and appropriate to style

notate simple rhythms, melodies, and harmonies containing whole, half, and quarter notes utilizing a dictation method

read and notate music using available technology

demonstrate and explain how to produce a clear and free tone, with the body and breath working together, using accurate intonation

demonstrate and explain how to sing with purity of vowels and clarity of consonants and adjust independently to enhance ensemble performance

develop vocal continuity through passagio and across vocal registers

apply listening skills to adjust intonation, blend, and balance in solo and/or ensemble singing

describe, explain, and implement elements of vocal health maintenance, including proper use and physiological needs

demonstrate how to adjust vowel and consonant sounds independently to enhance ensemble performance

demonstrate aural skills which address technical challenges including matching pitch, improving intonation, and singing with attention to ensemble balance and blend, in three or more vocal parts

perform assigned vocal part in unison and/or harmony, with or without accompaniment

demonstrate technical accuracy and expressive qualities in performance, of a varied repertoire of music representing a diversity of cultures, style, and historical eras

demonstrate and respond to advanced conducting patterns and gestures, representing composer and conductor intent

sing selected music from memory for public performance at least twice per year

exhibit appropriate ensemble rehearsal and performance etiquette through confidence, self-discipline, attendance, punctuality, cooperation, leadership, listening, preparation, and appropriate engagement

perform with proper technique, expression, and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal literature classified at levels B and C or higher

analyze and describe a musical score in terms of rhythm, melody, and form

listen to and analyze the elements of a musical performance including form, voicing, and dynamic contrast

discuss the emotions and thoughts that music conveys

discuss how the basic elements of music, including mood, tempo, contrast, and repetition in selected examples (e.g., aural, written, performed), are important to a performance

apply student-developed criteria to evaluate group music performances with attention to vocal technique, accuracy of pitch and rhythm, diction, and dynamics

reflect on the nature of rehearsal and performance in music through discussion and writing

describe and discuss how participation in music can become a lifetime pursuit and/or develop analytical and creative thinking skills

discuss how a musician's interests, knowledge, and skills determine how they create, perform, and respond to music

discuss the collaborative nature of the choral art

analyze historical and cultural characteristics of a varied repertoire, including world music

describe, demonstrate, and analyze stylistic characteristics of a varied repertoire, including world music, through vocal performance

 analyze historical period, composer, culture, and style of music presented in class

discuss how distinguishing characteristics of repertoire connect us to history, cultures, heritage, and community

discuss and apply appropriate audience etiquette and active listening in selected musical settings