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Instrumental Music: Grade 7

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Perform

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. IM.P1

    1. A

      Select a varied repertoire to study, based on music reading skills and an understanding of form, context, and the technical skill of the individual and ensemble. For example: select samples, with teacher guidance, for solo or chamber ensemble performance. 7.IM.P1.A

    2. B

      Demonstrate, using music-reading skills, how the setting and form of musical works contribute to understanding the context of the music in prepared and/or improvised performances. For example: identify, describe, and perform specific events in a musical example. 7.IM.P1.B

    3. C

      Demonstrate understanding and application of expressive qualities in a varied repertoire of music through prepared and/or improvised performances. 7.IM.P1.C

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. IM.P2

    1. A

      Demonstrate the ability to read and notate music individually andin ensemble settings. For example: identify, verbalize, notate, and perform basic rhythms and pitches. Recognize and apply standard notation symbols for dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression. 7.IM.P2.A

    2. B

      Demonstrate fundamental control, technical accuracy, range, and fluency on the instrument, performing a varied repertoire of music individually and in ensemble settings. For example: produce a fundamental tone throughout the range of the instrument. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of breathing, bowing, embouchure, fingering, articulation, and/or percussion sticking. Perform at least five percussion rudiments, five major scales, and a chromatic scale.7.IM.P2.B

    3. C

      Demonstrate musical literacy on the instrument, individually andin ensemble settings, by adequately sight-reading a varied repertoire of music. For example: apply basic elements associated with successfulsight-reading. 7.IM.P2.C

    4. D

      Develop and apply strategies to address technical andexpressive challenges in a varied repertoire of music. For example: identify and apply basic practice tools.7.IM.P2.D

  • 3

    Convey and express meaning through the performance of artistic work.  IM.P3

    1. A

      Demonstrate attention to technical demands and expressive qualities in prepared and/or improvised performances of a varied repertoireof music representing diverse cultures and styles. For example: identify and demonstrate an understanding of selected elements of style. 7.IM.P3.A

    2. B

      Demonstrate an understanding of the context of music through prepared and/or improvised performances. 7.IM.P3.B

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.  IM.Cr1

    1. A

      Compose and improvise ideas for melodies and rhythmic passages based on characteristic(s) of music or text(s). For example: apply the fundamental concepts of improvisation using simple rhythmic patterns on one to three pitches. Create a variation of a simple melody of no more than three pitches. Improvise a solo over a given chord (using three pitches). Produce a written transcription for a specified instrument using an examplein concert pitch. 7.IM.Cr1.A

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.  IM.Cr2

    1. A

      Select and develop draft melodic and rhythmic ideas ormotives that demonstrate understanding of characteristic(s) of music or text(s). For example: create, select, and refine a four-measure melody within specified guidelines. 7.IM.Cr2.A

    2. B

      Preserve draft compositions and/or improvisations through standard notation and/or recording technology. 7.IM.Cr2.B

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work. IM.Cr3

    1. A

      Evaluate and refine draft compositions and/or improvisations based on knowledge, skill, and collaboratively-developedcriteria. 7.IM.Cr3.A

    2. B

      Share personally developed melodies and rhythmic passages, individually or as an ensemble, that demonstrate understanding of characteristics of music or texts. 7.IM.Cr3.B

Respond

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.  IM.R1

    1. A

      Identify and justify reasons for selecting music based on characteristics found in music, context, and student interest. 7.IM.R1.A

    2. B

      Through visual and aural examples, analyze how context and musical elements inform student response to music. 7.IM.R1.B

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. IM.R2

    1. A

      Identify and support interpretations of the artistic intent and aesthetic qualities of musical works, citing as evidence the treatment ofthe elements of music, contexts, and historical significance. 7.IM.R2.A

  • 3

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.  IM.R3

    1. A

      Describe and evaluate the influence of experiences, performances, context, and analysis on the artistic process. 7.IM.R3.A

Connect

  • 1

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to artistic endeavors. IM.Cn1

    1. A

      Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music 7.IM.Cn1.A

  • 2

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context.  IM.Cn2

    1. A

      Demonstrate understanding of relationships between musicand the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and dailylife. 7.IM.Cn2.A

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
Where can I read the official document?
Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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