Choral Level II - Grades 6-12

Performing

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    Sing a variety of music with more than one voice part that includes a variety of rhythms, meter, dynamics, tempi, articulations, tonalities, and styles.MU.C.2.1

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    Sing songs in a variety of world languages.MU.C.2.2

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    Sing with emotion and meaning that is consistent with the interpretation of the text.MU.C.2.3

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    Refine, apply, and build vocal technique through warm-ups.MU.C.2.4

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    Sing a cappella music.MU.C.2.5

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    Refine characteristics of ensemble singing, (e.g., balance, blend, styles and intonation).MU.C.2.6

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    Develop personal productivity and responsibility through practice habits.MU.C.2.7

Exploring

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    Expand analysis and exploration of various meters, tempo markings and rhythms (e.g., syncopation, and compound meters).MU.C.2.8

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    Explain and explore major, minor, and modal tonalities.MU.C.2.9

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    Identify and sing intervals from advanced notation (e.g., major, minor, perfect, augmented, and diminished).MU.C.2.10

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    Identify and vocally apply musical terms, expression marks, and symbols.MU.C.2.11

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    Aurally, visually, and vocally identify the melodic and harmonic parts in a vocal piece.MU.C.2.12

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    Sight-sing simple melodies.MU.C.2.13

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    Aurally and visually identify musical phrases and forms.MU.C.2.14

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    Evaluate and discuss contrasting styles of repertoire.MU.C.2.15

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    Evaluate and reflect on the nature of live and recorded rehearsals and performances.MU.C.2.16

Creating

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    Improvise a melodic or rhythmic response.MU.C.2.17

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    Create lyrics for a multi-section song (e.g., AB, ABA) using teacher-created criteria.MU.C.2.18

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    Compose a vocal warm-up using teacher-created criteria.MU.C.2.19

Relating

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    Use information and current technology to explore musical careers.MU.C.2.20

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    Discuss the historical and world origins of a choral work.MU.C.2.21

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    Discuss vocal anatomy and its role in tone production.MU.C.2.22

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    Discuss and exhibit responsibility through appropriate rehearsal and concert etiquette.MU.C.2.23

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    Discuss the literary merits of choral texts and the influences on interpretation.MU.C.2.24

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