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K–12 Standards

Beginning Orchestra (Grade 8) (2023)

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CreatingCR

  • 1

    Improvise, compose, and arrange music within specified guidelines.MSBO.CR.1

    1. a

      Improvise, compose, or arrange rhythmic patterns (e.g. clapping, singing, playing an instrument).MSBO.CR.1.a

    2. b

      Improvise, compose, or arrange a melody or variation of a melody.MSBO.CR.1.b

    3. c

      Share improvised, composed, or arranged pieces.MSBO.CR.1.c

    4. d

      Use teacher-created criteria to refine improvised or composed pieces.MSBO.CR.1.d

PerformingPR

  • 1

    Perform a varied repertoire of music on instruments, alone and with others.MSBO.PR.1

    1. a

      Demonstrate the ability to match pitch and adjust intonation through playing and singing.MSBO.PR.1.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate an understanding of phrasing through performing simple melodies.MSBO.PR.1.b

    3. c

      Discuss and demonstrate characteristic tone production on a string instrument.MSBO.PR.1.c

    4. d

      Demonstrate correct left hand position and finger placement, right hand position (bow hold), posture, instrument position, and bow placement.MSBO.PR.1.d

    5. e

      Produce a characteristic sound using legato, staccato, slurs, detached slur, accent, and pizzicato.MSBO.PR.1.e

    6. f

      Utilize correct finger patterns in performing scales and repertoire in the keys of D, G, and C.MSBO.PR.1.f

    7. g

      Demonstrate awareness of individual and group roles within the ensemble relating to balance, blend, dynamics, phrasing, and tempo.MSBO.PR.1.g

  • 2

    Read and Notate music.MSBO.PR.2

    1. a

      Identify notes in the staff and on ledger lines of respective clef.MSBO.PR.2.a

    2. b

      Read and notate notes within key signatures D, G, and C.MSBO.PR.2.b

    3. c

      Read and notate rhythms (e.g. whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, dotted half notes and their corresponding rests) in the time signatures of 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4.MSBO.PR.2.c

    4. d

      Recognize basic symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression as used in corresponding literature.MSBO.PR.2.d

RespondingRE

  • 1

    Listen to, analyze, and describe music.MSBO.RE.1

    1. a

      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.MSBO.RE.1.a

    2. b

      Identify the difference between melody and accompaniment in given examples (e.g. aural, written, performed).MSBO.RE.1.b

  • 2

    Evaluate music and music performances.MSBO.RE.2

    1. a

      Distinguish between correct and incorrect notes and intonation, and demonstrate the ability to adjust accordingly.MSBO.RE.2.a

    2. b

      Evaluate the accuracy of rhythm and tempos for individual and ensemble playing.MSBO.RE.2.b

    3. c

      Use teacher-based criteria to assess the quality of performance in tone, intonation, balance, dynamics, and rhythm.MSBO.RE.2.c

    4. d

      Use self-reflection and peer feedback to discuss ideas to improve the quality of a performance.MSBO.RE.2.d

ConnectingCN

  • 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.MSBO.CN.1

    1. a

      Explain the benefits of musical study as part of a well-rounded education.MSBO.CN.1.a

    2. b

      Discuss how other subjects relate to music.MSBO.CN.1.b

  • 2

    Understand music in relation to history and culture.MSBO.CN.2

    1. a

      Identify and compare performance styles of music learned in class.MSBO.CN.2.a

    2. b

      Discuss how the music performed in class relates to the culture and society in which we live.MSBO.CN.2.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Fine Arts - Georgia Standards of Excellence: Music

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