X-Ensemble Level II - Grades 9-12

Performing

  • 1

    Expand rhythmic knowledge beyond level one skills to include syncopation.MU.AX.2.1

  • 2

    Expand use and knowledge of contrasting dynamics and dynamic changes.MU.AX.2.2

  • 3

    Perform and interpret more advanced meters including compound and mixed.MU.AX.2.3

  • 4

    Refine performance skills with proper posture and technique.MU.AX.2.4

Exploring

  • 5

    Expand reading and notation skills on the grand staff.MU.AX.2.5

  • 6

    Interpret more advanced notational symbols (e.g. fermata, accents, tempo change and dynamic changes).MU.AX.2.6

  • 7

    Refine sight reading skills.MU.AX.2.7

Creating

  • 8

    Improvise and/or compose a melody to match a chordal accompaniment using familiar melodic and rhythmic patterns.MU.AX.2.8

Relating

  • 9

    Discuss pieces of music that have been inspired by works of visual art.MU.AX.2.9

  • 10

    Relate musical style genres to periods and events in history.MU.AX.2.10

  • 11

    Research a piece of well-known literature and its composer, investigating the compositional motives and intention.MU.AX.2.11

  • 12

    Listen to and discuss West Virginia musicians such as Hazel Dickens, Brad Paisley, and Kathy Mattea.MU.AX.2.12

  • 13

    Compare techniques to those of similar instruments.MU.AX.2.13

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

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