Explain the criteria used to select a varied repertoire to study, based on an understanding of theoretical and structural characteristics of the music, the technical skill of the individual or ensemble, and the purpose or context of the performance.

8.VM.P1.B

Depth 2

Use music reading skills to demonstrate how compositional devices and theoretical and structural aspects of musical works impact and inform prepared and/or improvised performances.

8.VM.P1.C

Depth 2

Demonstrate an understanding of context in a varied repertoireof music through prepared and/or improvised performances.

8.VM.P2.A

Depth 2

Demonstrate the ability to read and notate musicindividually and/or in ensemble settings.

8.VM.P2.B

Depth 2

Demonstrate fundamental voice control while performing a varied repertoire of music individually and in ensemble setting(s) while making appropriate use of:

8.VM.P2.C

Depth 2

Demonstrate technical accuracy through appropriate use of:

8.VM.P2.D

Depth 2

Develop and apply strategies to address expressive challengesin a varied repertoire of music, and evaluate their success using feedback from ensemble peers and other sources to refine performances.

8.VM.P3.A

Depth 2

Demonstrate attention to musical literacy, fundamental control, technical accuracy, and expressive qualities in prepared and/or improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures, styles, and genres.

8.VM.P3.B

Depth 2

Demonstrate an understanding of expressive intent by connecting with an audience through prepared and/or improvised performances.

8.VM.P3.C

Depth 2

Demonstrate performance decorum (such as stage presence, facial expression, memorization, and appropriate artistic delivery) and audience etiquette appropriate for venue and purpose.

8.VM.Cr1.A

Depth 2

Compose and improvise melodic and rhythmic ideas ormotives for use in an arrangement or over a chordal structure that reflect characteristics of music or text studied in rehearsal.

8.VM.Cr2.A

Depth 2

Select, draft, and develop melodic and rhythmic ideas ormotives for use in an arrangement that demonstrate understanding of characteristics of music or text studied in rehearsal.

8.VM.Cr2.B

Depth 2

Document compositions and/or improvisations for use in an arrangement through notation and/or recording.

8.VM.Cr3.A

Depth 2

Evaluate and refine compositions and/or improvisations for use in an arrangement based on collaboratively-developedcriteria.

8.VM.Cr3.B

Depth 2

Present finalized composition and/or improvisation individuallyor as an ensemble.

8.VM.R1.A

Depth 2

Identify and justify reasons for selecting music based on characteristics found in music, context, student interest, and personal research from teacher-provided sources.

8.VM.R1.B

Depth 2

Through visual and aural examples, analyze and explain how context and manipulation of musical elements influence response tomusic.

8.VM.R2.A

Depth 2

Interpret and justify the artistic intent and aesthetic qualities of musical works, citing as evidence the treatment of elements of music, contexts, historical significance, and the setting of the text.

8.VM.R3.A

Depth 2

Identify and justify musical preferences using appropriate vocabulary, context, student opinion, and personal research gatheredfrom varied sources.

8.VM.Cn1.A

Depth 2

Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.

8.VM.Cn2.A

Depth 2

Demonstrate understanding of relationships between musicand other disciplines, history, varied contexts, and daily life.

8.VM.P2.B.1

Depth 3

Posture