Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Vocal Music: Grade 7

Other Tennessee Fine Arts sets

Perform

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.  

    1. A

      Select a varied repertoire to study, based on music reading skills and an understanding of the structure, context, and technical skill of the individual or the ensemble.7.VM.P1.A

    2. B

      Use music reading skills to demonstrate how compositional devices and theoretical and structural characteristics in musical worksinform prepared and/or improvised performances. 7.VM.P1.B

    3. C

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

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. 

    1. A

      Demonstrate the ability to read and notate musicindividually and/or in ensemble settings. 7.VM.P2.A

    2. B

      Demonstrate fundamental voice control while performing a varied repertoire of music individually and in ensemble setting(s) while making appropriate use of: 7.VM.P2.B

      1. 1

        Posture7.VM.P2.B.1

      2. 2

        Breath management7.VM.P2.B.2

      3. 3

        Tone production with freedom, resonance, control, and energy 7.VM.P2.B.3

      4. 4

        Pitch matching, accuracy, and intonation7.VM.P2.B.4

      5. 5

        Balance and blend 7.VM.P2.B.5

      6. 6

        Sense of ensemble 7.VM.P2.B.6

    3. C

      Demonstrate technical accuracy through appropriate use of:  7.VM.P2.C

      1. 1

        Tonal center/key relations7.VM.P2.C.1

      2. 2

        Scale construction7.VM.P2.C.2

      3. 3

        Rhythm work including pulse, note, and rest values7.VM.P2.C.3

      4. 4

        Range development7.VM.P2.C.4

      5. 5

        Diction, pronunciation, and vowel formation 7.VM.P2.C.5

      6. 6

        Expressive elements including dynamics, phrasing, and stylistic characteristics 7.VM.P2.C.6

    4. D

      Use self-reflection and peer feedback to refine individual and ensemble performance of a varied repertoire of music. 7.VM.P2.D

  • 3

    Convey and express meaning through the performance of artistic work. 

    1. A

      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. 7.VM.P3.A

    2. B

      Demonstrate an understanding of expressive intent by connecting with an audience through prepared and/or improvised performances.  7.VM.P3.B

    3. C

      Demonstrate performance decorum (such as stage presence, facial expression, memorization, and appropriate artistic delivery) and audience etiquette appropriate for venue and purpose. 7.VM.P3.C

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. 

    1. A

      Compose and improvise melodic and rhythmic ideas or motives that reflect characteristics of music or text studied in rehearsal. 7.VM.Cr1.A

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. 

    1. A

      Select, draft, and develop melodic and rhythmic ideas ormotives that demonstrate understanding of characteristics of music or text studied in rehearsal. 7.VM.Cr2.A

    2. B

      Document compositions and/or improvisations through notation and/or recording. 7.VM.Cr2.B

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work. 

    1. A

      Evaluate and refine compositions and/or improvisations based on teacher-provided criteria.7.VM.Cr3.A

    2. B

      Present finalized composition and/or improvisation individuallyor as an ensemble.  7.VM.Cr3.B

Respond

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. 

    1. A

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

    2. B

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

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.  

    1. A

      Interpret the artistic intent and aesthetic qualities of musical works, citing as evidence the treatment to the elements of music, contexts, historical significance, and the setting of the text.  7.VM.R2.A

  • 3

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. 

    1. A

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

Connect

  • 1

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to artistic endeavors. 

    1. A

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

  • 2

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

    1. A

      Demonstrate understanding of relationships between musicand other disciplines, history, varied contexts, and daily life. 7.VM.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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