Choral Level III - Grades 6-12

Performing

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    Demonstrate, apply, and perform proper vocal technique (e.g., tone production, breathing, posture, vowel modification, attacks, releases, natural vibrato and straight tone) through a variety of choral literature in three or more parts.MU.C.3.1

  • 2

    Perform a wide variety of choral literature with appropriate stylistic interpretation, and proper ensemble techniques (e.g., intonation, balance, and blend).MU.C.3.2

  • 3

    Expand repertoire including foreign language and world music pieces.MU.C.3.3

  • 4

    Perform characteristics of ensemble singing (e.g., balance, blend, styles, and expression).MU.C.3.4

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    Sing complex repertoire.MU.C.3.5

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    Discuss and exhibit responsibility through appropriate rehearsal and concert etiquette.MU.C.3.6

Exploring

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    Sight-sing his/her own part within multi-part score.MU.C.3.7

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    Identify melodies, harmonic passages, various meters and voice combinations, and intervallic relationships within a full vocal score.MU.C.3.8

  • 9

    Analyze and discuss elements of music in a given choral example.MU.C.3.9

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    Compare and contrast the various ways voices are combined in given choral works.MU.C.3.10

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    Evaluate and critique live and recorded rehearsals and performances.MU.C.3.11

  • 12

    Analyze and discuss the relationship between the musical elements and emotional responses in a choral work.MU.C.3.12

  • 13

    Perform and explore compositions that are notated with non-traditional symbols.MU.C.3.13

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    Compile a portfolio of performed choral music, musical performances, and a student-generated glossary with teacher-created criteria.MU.C.3.14

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    Analyze and discuss a given choral composition using the appropriate musical terminology.MU.C.3.15

Creating

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    Embellish a known melody with teacher-created criteria.MU.C.3.16

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    Improvise a melody with teacher-created criteria.MU.C.3.17

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    Create and demonstrate harmonic parts or vocal accompaniments in a variety of musical styles.MU.C.3.18

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    Create/compose a multi-part vocal excerpt or warm-up with teacher-created criteria.MU.C.3.19

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    Create rhythmic or melodic variations to a known melody with teacher-created criteria.MU.C.3.20

Relating

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    Use information and communication technology to research musical careers.MU.C.3.21

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    Analyze and discuss the historical and cultural significance of a choral work.MU.C.3.22

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    Discuss and exhibit responsibility through appropriate rehearsal and concert etiquette.MU.C.3.23

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    Compare and contrast choral music with other arts from the same historical style period and global culture.MU.C.3.24

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    Create a concert program using designated choral repertoire with teacher-created criteria.MU.C.3.25

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    Analyze and discuss how the elements of music and choral text can be used to evoke emotion.MU.C.3.26

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