Orchestral Strings Level I - Grades 6-12

Performing

  • 1

    Match pitches.MU.5.1.1

  • 2

    Keep a steady beat and perform given rhythms.MU.5.1.2

  • 3

    Play pizzicato and area with resonant tone quality.MU.5.1.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate correct posture and playing position.MU.5.1.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate proper relaxed bow hold.MU.5.1.5

  • 6

    Demonstrate proper bow placement, speed, weight, and distribution.MU.5.1.6

  • 7

    Echo patterns played by the teacher.MU.5.1.7

  • 8

    Play in two-part rounds in the keys of D and G major.MU.5.1.8

  • 9

    Play from memory the major scales of D and G.MU.5.1.9

  • 10

    Play a piece utilizing multiple dynamic levels.MU.5.1.10

  • 11

    Demonstrate proper left-hand shape including "tunneling" of fingers, and thumb placement, while demonstrating proper left-hand shape.MU.5.1.11

  • 12

    Identify and perform correct octave intonation.MU.S.1.12

  • 13

    Demonstrate proper bowing techniques (i.e. detache, legato, staccato, and two note slurs).MU.S.1.13

  • 14

    Develops personal productivity through proper practice habits.MU.5.1.14

Exploring

  • 15

    Read and write notated music containing whole, half, quarter, eighth, and dotted quarter notes and rests in meters of 2, 3, and 4.MU.5.1.15

  • 16

    Identify incorrectly played rhythms.MU.S.1.16

  • 17

    Identify terms and symbols found in written music.MU.S.1.17

  • 18

    Identify AB and ABA form.MU.S.1.18

  • 19

    Listen to exemplary models of instrumental performances.MU.S.1.19

  • 20

    Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate tone quality and how to make improvements.MU.S.1.20

  • 21

    Identify and model proper intonation.MU.S.1.21

  • 22

    Identify octaves and unison passages aurally.MU.S.1.22

  • 23

    Identify and define: repeat sign, multiple endings, D.C. al Fine, and D.S. al Fine.MU.S.1.23

  • 24

    Perform and define the following tempo markings: andante, allegro and moderato.MU.S.1.24

  • 25

    Evaluate individual and group performances.MU.S.1.25

Creating

  • 26

    Create a response to rhythmic patterns performed by the teacher.MU.S.1.26

  • 27

    Create a response to melodic patterns performed by the teacher.MU.S.1.27

Relating

  • 28

    Relate note values to fractions in math.MU.S.1.28

  • 29

    Discuss the principles of sound and pitch production on string instruments.MU.S.1.29

  • 30

    Listen to and perform folk tunes from various global cultures and discuss their cultural backgrounds.MU.S.1.30

  • 31

    Discuss how music is used in everyday life.MU.S.1.31

  • 32

    Discuss and demonstrate social responsibility through appropriate audience behavior.MU.S.1.32

  • 33

    Demonstrate proper concert etiquette.MU.S.1.33

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