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FOURTH GRADE CHORAL MUSIC Outcomes and Performance Indicators
Wappingers Central School District
ABILITIES OUTCOMES (apply the following to each content outcome)
1. APPLY ABILITIES TO MUSIC
A. HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS: Use thinking skills in music
B. GOAL SETTING/ATTAINMENT: Set goals and reach them by following a plan
C. COMMUNICATIONS: Talk about music using music vocabulary
D. QUALITY PROCESS: Use the quality process in creating and performing music
2. APPLY MUSIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
A. Be able to enjoy music through listening and performing
B. Understand the creative process and be able to create/improvise music
C. Be able to evaluate and give your opinion about music
D. Be able to respond to music in an emotional and physical manner
E. Be able to use available technology to enhance music performance
F. Understand the interrelationship between music and history and music and other disciplines
G. Understand music as an expression of many cultures
H. Be able to create a quality, expressive musical experience
I. Be able to use instruments, equipment, and materials in a respectful and appropriate manner
J. Know about music careers
UNIVERSAL OUTCOME: BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE PROPER PERFORMANCE AND AUDIENCE
ETIQUETTE
A. Attend all performances on time
B. Dress appropriately
C. Stay for the entire concert
D. Be attentive, still, and quiet as a performer and audience member
E. Enter and leave the audience only between groups
F. Show appreciative and respectful attention to the performance of others
G. Adhere to the individual auditorium rules
H. Evaluate concert performances, (yours and others) and develop strategies to improve
CONTENT OUTCOMES
1. VOCAL PRODUCTION: BE ABLE TO USE CORRECT BREATHING AND TUNEFUL SINGING
A. Be able to sing using correct seated and standing posture
B. Be able to imitate correct breathing
C. Be able to use the head voice
D. Be able to sing tunefully and identify tuneful singing
2. DICTION AND PRONUNCIATION: BE ABLE TO PRONOUNCE WORDS CLEARLY
A. Be able to imitate pure vowels
B. Be able to sing ending consonants at cut-offs
3. MUSIC READING: KNOW & USE MUSIC SIGNS/TERMS IN THE CURRENT CHORAL MUSIC
A. Be able to find and follow your own part
B. Be able to find and correctly perform dynamic markings
C. Be able to correctly perform notes and rests
D. Be able to find and perform other music markings
4. CHORAL ENSEMBLE SKILLS: BE ABLE TO WORK TO IMPROVE CHORAL MUSIC SKILLS
A. Be able to find, read and sing notated solfege patterns as selected by teacher
B. Be able to maintain your own part while listening to other parts
C. Be able to apply skills and knowledge gained from warm-ups to all choral singing
5. ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUE: BE ABLE TO WORK TOGETHER TO REACH PERFORMANCE
EXPECTATIONS
A. Be able to be a positive and productive member of the choral group
(Avoid disruptive behaviors and put downs. Encourage and support others. Stay on task.)
B. Understand and show commitment to choral group rehearsals and performances
C. Be able to follow the gestures of the conductor
D. Be able to evaluate individual and group performance and work to improve
6. CULTURE/STYLE: KNOW MUSIC FROM DIFFERENT TIME PERIODS AND CULTURES
A. Know the origin and styles of current choral music (when applicable)
B. Know the titles and composers of the current choral music
C. Understand the meaning of the words and the music
7. VOCAL MAINTENANCE: UNDERSTAND THE USE AND CARE OF THE VOICE AS AN
INSTRUMENT
A. Understand the importance of warm-ups for singing
B. Be able to use the voice in a healthy manner
8. CHORAL REPERTOIRE: BE ABLE TO SING SONGS INCORPORATING CERTAIN ELEMENTS
A. Be able to sing rounds, canons, and two-part partner songs
B. Be able to sing one song equivalent to NYSSMA level 1 for Treble Voices
C. Be able to sing a two-part canon or round a cappella
FIFTH GRADE CHORAL MUSIC Outcomes and Performance Indicators
Wappingers Central School District
ABILITIES OUTCOMES (Apply the following to each content outcome)
1. APPLY ABILITIES TO MUSIC
A. HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS: Use thinking skills in music
B. GOAL SETTING/ATTAINMENT: Set goals and reach them by following a plan
C. COMMUNICATIONS: Talk about music using music vocabulary
D. QUALITY PROCESS: Use the quality process in creating and performing music
2. APPLY MUSIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
A. Be able to enjoy music through listening and performing
B. Understand the creative process and be able to create/improvise music
C. Be able to evaluate and give your opinion about music
D. Be able to respond to music in an emotional and physical manner
E. Be able to use available technology to enhance music performance
F. Understand the interrelationship between music and history and music and other disciplines
G. Understand music as an expression of many cultures
H. Be able to create a quality, expressive musical experience
I. Be able to use instruments, equipment, and materials in a respectful and appropriate manner
J. Know about music careers
UNIVERSAL OUTCOME: BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE PROPER PERFORMANCE AND AUDIENCE
ETIQUETTE
A. Attend all performances on time
B. Dress appropriately
C. Stay for the entire concert
D. Be attentive, still, and quiet as a performer and audience member
E. Enter and leave the audience only between groups
F. Show appreciative and respectful attention to the performance of others
G. Adhere to the individual auditorium rules
H. Evaluate concert performances, (yours and others) and develop strategies to improve
CONTENT OUTCOMES
1. VOCAL PRODUCTION: BE ABLE TO USE CORRECT BREATHING AND TUNEFUL SINGING
A. Be able to sing using correct seated and standing posture
B. Be able to imitate correct breathing
C. Be able to use the head voice
D. Be able to sing tunefully and identify tuneful singing
2. DICTION AND PRONUNCIATION: BE ABLE TO PRONOUNCE WORDS CLEARLY
A. Be able to imitate pure vowels
B. Be able to sing ending consonants at cut-offs
C. Be able to sing words with “r” at the end
3. MUSIC READING: KNOW & USE MUSIC SIGNS/TERMS IN THE CURRENT CHORAL MUSIC
A. Be able to find and follow your own part
B. Be able to find and correctly perform dynamic markings
C. Be able to correctly perform notes and rests
D. Be able to find and perform other music markings
E. Be able to find your place from reference markings in the score
4. CHORAL ENSEMBLE SKILLS: BE ABLE TO WORK TO IMPROVE CHORAL MUSIC SKILLS
A. Be able to find, read and sing notated solfege patterns as selected by teacher
B. Be able to maintain your own part while listening to other parts
C. Be able to sing two-part harmony in sections of the current choral music, i.e. refrain, cadence
D. Be able to apply skills and knowledge gained from warm-ups to all choral singing
5. ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUE: BE ABLE TO WORK TOGETHER TO REACH PERFORMANCE
EXPECTATIONS
A. Be able to be a positive and productive member of the choral group
(Avoid disruptive behaviors and put downs. Encourage and support others. Stay on task)
B. Understand and show commitment to choral group rehearsals and performances
C. Be able to follow the gestures of the conductor
D. Be able to evaluate individual and group performance and work to improve
6. CULTURE/STYLE: KNOW MUSIC FROM DIFFERENT TIME PERIODS AND CULTURES
A. Know the origin and styles of current choral music (when applicable)
B. Know the titles and composers of the current choral music
C. Understand the meaning of the words and the music
7. VOCAL MAINTENANCE: UNDERSTAND THE USE AND CARE OF THE VOICE AS AN
INSTRUMENT
A. Understand the importance of warm-ups for singing
B. Be able to use the voice in a healthy manner
8. CHORAL REPERTOIRE: BE ABLE TO SING SONGS INCORPORATING CERTAIN ELEMENTS
A. Be able to sing rounds, canons, and three-part partner songs
B. Be able to sing one song in a language other than English
C. Be able to sing two songs equivalent to NYSSMA level 1 for Treble Voices
D. Be able to sing a two-part canon or round a cappella
SIXTH GRADE CHORAL MUSIC Outcomes and Performance Indicators
Wappingers Central School District
ABILITIES OUTCOMES (Apply the following to each content outcomes)
1. APPLY ABILITIES TO MUSIC
A. HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS: Use thinking skills in music
B. GOAL SETTING/ATTAINMENT: Set goals and reach them by following a plan
C. COMMUNICATIONS: Talk and write about music using music vocabulary
D. QUALITY PROCESS: Use the quality process in creating and performing music
2. APPLY MUSIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
A. Be able to enjoy music through listening and performing
B. Understand the creative process and be able to create/improvise music
C. Be able to evaluate and give your opinion about music
D. Be able to respond to music in an emotional and physical manner
E. Be able to use available technology to enhance music performance
F. Understand the interrelationship between music and history and music and other disciplines
G. Understand music as an expression of many cultures
H. Be able to create a quality, expressive musical experience
I. Be able to use instruments, equipment, and materials in a respectful and appropriate manner
J. Know about music careers
UNIVERSAL OUTCOME: BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE PROPER PERFORMANCE AND AUDIENCE
ETIQUETTE
A. Attend all performances on time
B. Dress appropriately
C. Stay for the entire concert
D. Be attentive, still, and quiet as a performer and audience member
E. Enter and leave the audience only between groups
F. Show appreciative and respectful attention to the performance of others
G. Adhere to the individual auditorium rules
H. Evaluate concert performances, (yours and others) and develop strategies to improve
CONTENT OUTCOMES
1. VOCAL PRODUCTION: BE ABLE TO USE CORRECT BREATHING AND TUNEFUL SINGING
A. Be able to sing using correct seated and standing posture
B. Be able to breathe in appropriate places as per director
C. Be able to blend the head and chest voice
D. Be able to sing tunefully and identify tuneful singing
2. DICTION AND PRONUNCIATION: BE ABLE TO PRONOUNCE WORDS CLEARLY
A. Be able to sing pure vowels
B. Be able to sing beginning and ending consonants
C. Be able to sing words with the vowel contaminators “l, m, n, and r”
3. MUSIC READING: KNOW & USE MUSIC SIGNS/TERMS IN THE CURRENT CHORAL MUSIC
A. Be able to find and correctly perform dynamic markings
B. Be able to correctly perform notes and rests
C. Be able to find and perform other music markings
D. Be able to find your place from reference markings in the score
E. Be able to apply solfege to the choral music
4. CHORAL ENSEMBLE SKILLS: BE ABLE TO WORK TO IMPROVE CHORAL MUSIC SKILLS
A. Be able to find, read and sight-sing notated solfege patterns as selected by teacher
B. Be able to maintain your part while listening to other parts
C. Be able to sing two-part harmony for a portion of two songs in rehearsals and performances
D. Be able to apply skills and knowledge gained from warm-ups to all choral singing
5. ENSEMBLE TECHNIQUE: BE ABLE TO WORK TOGETHER TO REACH PERFORMANCE
EXPECTATIONS
A. Be able to be a positive and productive member of the choral group
(Avoid disruptive behaviors and put downs. Encourage and support others. Stay on task)
B. Understand and show commitment to choral group rehearsals and performances
C. Be able to follow the gestures of the conductor
D. Be able to evaluate individual and group performance and work to improve
6. CULTURE/STYLE: KNOW MUSIC FROM DIFFERENT TIME PERIODS AND CULTURES
A. Know the origin and styles of current choral music (when applicable)
B. Know the titles and composers of the current choral music
C. Understand the meaning of the words and the music
7. VOCAL MAINTENANCE: UNDERSTAND THE USE AND CARE OF THE VOICE AS AN
INSTRUMENT
A. Understand the importance of warm-ups
B. Be able to use the voice in a healthy manner
C. Understand the voice as a developing instrument
8. CHORAL REPERTOIRE: BE ABLE TO SING SONGS INCORPORATING CERTAIN ELEMENTS
A. Be able to sing songs in 6/8 meter
B. Be able to sing one song in a tonality other than major
C. Be able to sing one song in a language other than English
D. Be able to sing one song equivalent to NYSSMA level 2 for Treble voices
E. Be able to sing a three-part round or canon a cappella
SEVENTH GRADE CHORAL MUSIC Outcomes and Performance Indicators
Wappingers Central School District
ABILITIES OUTCOMES (apply the following to each content outcome)
1. APPLY ABILITIES TO MUSIC
A. HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS: Use thinking skills in music: classify, decide, compare, analyze,
predict, & generalize
B. GOAL SETTING/ATTAINMENT: Set goals and reach them by following a plan: brainstorm, dream, plan,
organize, and persist
C. COMMUNICATIONS: Talk and write about music using music vocabulary
D. QUALITY PROCESS: Use the quality process in creating and performing music (plan, draft, analyze,
revise, evaluate)
2. APPLY MUSIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
A. Be able to enjoy music through listening and performing
B. Understand the creative process and be able to create and improvise music
C. Be able to evaluate and give your opinion about music
D. Be able to respond to music in an emotional and physical manner
E. Be able to use available technology to create and perform music
F. Understand the interrelationship between music and history and music and the other disciplines
G. Understand music as an expression of many cultures
H. Be able to create a quality, expressive performance
I. Be able to use instruments, equipment, and materials in a respectful and appropriate manner
J. Know about music careers
UNIVERSAL OUTCOME: BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE PROPER PERFORMANCE AND AUDIENCE
ETIQUETTE
A. Attend all performances on time
B. Dress appropriately
C. Stay for the entire concert
D. Be attentive, still, and quiet as a performer and audience member
E. Enter or leave the audience only between groups
F. Show appreciative and respectful attention to the performance of others
G. Adhere to the individual auditorium rules
H. Evaluate concert performances, (yours and others), and develop and use strategies to improve
CONTENT OUTCOMES
1. VOCAL PRODUCTION: BE ABLE TO USE CORRECT BREATHING AND TUNEFUL SINGING
A. Be able to sing using correct sitting and standing posture
B. Be able to sing using proper breath support
C. Be able to identify head and chest registers
2. DICTION AND PRONUNCIATION: BE ABLE TO PRONOUNCE WORDS CLEARLY IN THE
CURRENT CHORAL MUSIC
A. Be able to sing pure vowels
B. Be able to sing and properly produce clear consonants of words to make text precise and musical
C. Be able to correctly sing words with vowel contaminators l, m, n, and r
D. Be able to correctly perform diphthongs
E. Be able to correctly perform any foreign sounds in the current foreign language repertoire
3. MUSIC READING: KNOW & USE MUSIC SIGNS/TERMS IN THE CURRENT CHORAL REPERTOIRE
A. Understand and be able to perform dynamic markings
B. Be able to accurately perform rhythms and pitches
C. Be able to accurately perform other music markings
D. Be able to find your place from reference markings in a score
E. Be able to identify phrases in the current repertoire
F. Be able to sight sing four-measure examples using five different pitches including repeats and/or steps
4. CHORAL ENSEMBLE SKILLS: BE ABLE TO WORK TO IMPROVE CHORAL MUSIC SKILLS
A. Be able to maintain own part among other voicings, in a small mixed ensemble with no more than three
voices per part
B. Be able to blend your voice with others
C. Be able to listen for balance between sections
D. Be able to sing two-part harmony for four songs, including two-part homophony for two songs
E. Be able to sing three-part harmony for one song
F. Be able to hear whether you are in tune with your section
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