X-Ensemble Level I - Grades 9-12

Performing

  • 1

    Maintain and demonstrate a steady beat in performance and practice.MU.AX.1.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate and maintain correct posture and body positioning.MU.AX.1.2

  • 3

    Perform and demonstratea variety of repertoire including contrasting dynamics, tempi, and rhythms in simple meter.MU.AX.1.3

  • 4

    Cultivate good tone quality specific to their instrument.MU.AX.1.4

Exploring

  • 5

    Identify notes in the grand staff.MU.AX.1.5

  • 6

    Read and notate a variety of rhythms in mixed meters.MU.AX.1.6

  • 7

    Visually and aurally identify different types of melodic motion and harmonic texture.MU.AX.1.7

  • 8

    Identify and discuss a variety of notation elements, including bar lines, measures, accidentals, key signatures, phrase markings, repeat signs, D.C. al fine, D.S., and coda.MU.AX.1.8

  • 9

    Sight read appropriate literature.MU.AX.1.9

  • 10

    Analyze aspects of their own performance (e.g. correct rhythms, pitch, and dynamics).MU.AX.1.10

Creating

  • 11

    Improvise rhythmic and melodic variations with teacher-created criteria.MU.AX.1.11

  • 12

    Improvise an accompaniment for a familiar melody with teacher-created criteria.MU.AX.1.12

Relating

  • 13

    Identify standout players of their instrument.MU.AX.1.13

  • 14

    Research the origin of their instrument and related instruments.MU.AX.1.14

  • 15

    Research and/or collect examples of exemplary instrumental technique across a variety of styles.MU.AX.1.15

  • 16

    Describe how sound is produced on their instrument and relate this to the science of acoustics.MU.AX.1.16

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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