Middle School Vocal Music

Ref. Number

Curric. Ref. #

Objective: The Learner will:

NE Visual and Performing Arts Essential Skills

MSV1

7/8-VM-1

Sing with expression and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of 2 and 3 on a scale of 1-6, including some songs performed from memory*.

VPA K12.1-8.0 VPA K12M1 M1.1,3 M6.1, M6.2 M6.3

MSV2

7/8-VM-2

Sing music representing diverse genres and cultures with expression appropriate for the work being performed.

VPA K12.1-8.0 M1.1 M1.2 M1.3 M2.2 M2.4 M6.1-3

MSV3

7/8-VM-3

Sing music written in 2 and 3 parts.

VPA K12.1-8.0 M1.2 M1.3 M6.1-3

MSV4

7/8-VM-4

Read whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth and dotted notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 3/8 and alla breve signatures.

VPA K12.1-8.0 M2.3 M2.4

MSV5

7/8-VM-5

Read simple melodies in the treble and/or bass clefs with a difficulty of level 2, on a scale of 1-6*.

VPA K12.1-8.0

MSV6

7/8-VM-6

Identify, define and demonstrate the use of standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation and expression.

VPA K12.1-8.0 M2.1-4

MSV7

7/8-VM-7

Develop criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music performances and compositions and apply the criteria in their personal listening and performing.

VPA K12.1-8.0 M2.1 M2.2 M2.4 M5.1 M5.2

MSV8

7/8-VM-8

Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of their own and others' performances by applying specific criteria appropriate for the style of the music and offer constructive suggestions for improvement.

VPA K12.1-8.0 M2.1 M2.2 M2.4 M5.1 M5.2

MSV9

7/8-VM-9

Exhibit proper performance procedure and stage presence.

VPA K12.1-8.0

MSV10

7/8-VM-10

Demonstrate audience behavior appropriate for the context and style of music performed.

VPA K12.1-8.0

* A scale of 1-6 refers to a range of difficulty FOR THAT GRADE LEVEL which spans from (1) very easy to (6) very challenging.