Oskaloosa Community School District. Music. Grade Level Benchmarks

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1 Oskaloosa Community School District Music Grade Level Benchmarks Drafted

2 Music Mission Statement The mission of the Oskaloosa Music department is to give all students the opportunity to develop their potential and selfexpression in music, both individually and as a group. Students will have the opportunity to develop lifelong skills and appreciation for K-5 General Music Students will express themselves through singing, moving, playing, creating and listening to Elementary (Grades 4, 5) Orchestra Students will perform by applying basic principles of tone production and knowledge of music notation. Elementary Band (5 th Grade): Elementary band students will demonstrate an understanding of basic technical and music reading skills. 6-8 Vocal Every student will work together as a team to create an ensemble in which they are proud. Each choir member will develop proper vocal technique and fundamentals enabling the singer to perform independently. Middle School Band Students will express themselves through musical performance individually, in small ensembles, and in full ensemble format. They will demonstrate characteristic tone quality, music literacy and performance skills through a variety of technique studies and literature Orchestra Students will refine their musical skills in rhythm, note reading, intonation, tone production and expression through a variety of solo and ensemble literature.

3 Chamber Choir Students will refine their musical skills in rhythm, note reading, intonation, tone production, and expression through a variety of solo and ensemble literature. Students will develop skills that will enable them to be successful in performing challenging choral repertoire. Concert Choir Students will work together, as a team, to create an ensemble. Each choir member will develop vocal technique and be given a well- rounded music fundamentals background that will instill the performance skills needed to be an independent singer. High School Band Students will express themselves through musical performance. Students will demonstrate characteristic tone quality, technique, and ensemble skills through a variety of technique studies and literature.

4 K-5 General Music Students will express themselves through singing, moving, playing, creating and listening to Kindergarten MUSIC.GM.K.01 Students will demonstrate an understanding of expression in MUSIC.GM.K Students will perform independently. MUSIC.GM.K Students will respond to music with movement. MUSIC.GM.K.02 Students will demonstrate an understanding of theory of MUSIC.GM.K Students will comprehend basic elements of musical form. MUSIC.GM.K Students will identify different vocal and instrumental tone colors. MUSIC.GM.K Students will identify simple rhythmic patterns. First Grade MUSIC.GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of expression in MUSIC.GM Students will expressively perform simple songs in small groups or independently. MUSIC.GM Students will perform simple rhythmic and melodic patterns. MUSIC.GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theory of MUSIC.GM Students will comprehend gradual changes in dynamics and tempo. MUSIC.GM Students will aurally identify components of musical form. MUSIC.GM Students will comprehend basic vocal and instrumental tone colors. MUSIC.GM Students will comprehend basic rhythmic and melodic patterns.

5 Second Grade MUSIC.GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of expression in MUSIC.GM Students will expressively perform simple songs in small groups or independently. MUSIC.GM Students will perform simple rhythmic and melodic patterns. MUSIC.GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theory of MUSIC.GM Students will comprehend and use appropriate vocabulary for dynamics, tempo and meter. MUSIC.GM Students will comprehend beginning notational elements and form in MUSIC.GM Students will identify vocal and instrumental tone colors. MUSIC.GM Students will comprehend beginning melodic and rhythmic patterns. Third Grade MUSIC. GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of expression in MUSIC. GM Students will perform from memory and use simple traditional notation. MUSIC. GM Students will perform extended rhythmic and melodic patterns. MUSIC.GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theory of MUSIC.GM Students will apply and demonstrate use of basic dynamics, tempo and meter using appropriate music vocabulary. MUSIC.GM Students will analyze simple notational elements and form in MUSIC.GM Students will identify and aurally recognize simple melodic and rhythmic patterns. Fourth Grade MUSIC.GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of expression in MUSIC.GM Students will perform using accurate production techniques. MUSIC.GM Students perform melodies from the treble staff using traditional notation.

6 MUSIC.GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theory of MUSIC.GM Students will apply and demonstrate more advanced dynamics, tempo, meter and articulation using appropriate music vocabulary. MUSIC.GM Students will analyze vocal and instrumental examples. MUSIC.GM Students will identify and aurally recognize melodic, rhythmic and harmonic patterns. Fifth Grade MUSIC.GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of expression in MUSIC.GM Students will perform more complex rhythmic, melodic and harmonic patterns. MUSIC.GM Students will perform melodies using traditional notation. MUSIC.GM Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theory of MUSIC.GM Students will analyze and apply dynamics, tempo and meter using appropriate music vocabulary. MUSIC.GM Students will analyze more complex and instrumental vocal examples. MUSIC.GM Students will comprehend and apply melodic, rhythmic and harmonic patterns.

7 5 th Grade Band Students will demonstrate an understanding basic technical and music reading skills. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate knowledge of correct posture, instrument position and tone production. MUSIC.BAND Students will play with characteristic embouchure or grip, proper breathing techniques, and accurate articulation. MUSIC.BAND Students will hold instrument at the correct angle while using the correct hand position or grip. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform simple unison and multiple part ensemble music while maintaining a steady tempo. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform songs using the first five notes with varying rhythms. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform songs in an ensemble setting with different parts by section. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate rehearsal procedures in lessons and the large group rehearsal setting. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate how to assemble and care for instruments correctly. MUSIC.BAND Students will progress through lesson book.

8 4 th Grade Orchestra Students will perform by applying basic principles of tone production and knowledge of music notation. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate correct posture, instrument position, and bow hold. MUSIC.STR Students will sit with feet on the floor, tall, not leaning against chair back. MUSIC.STR Students will hold instrument horizontal in correct placement on shoulder (violin), with peg at ear level and between knees (cello) MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate correct bow hold. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate bow control. MUSIC.STR Students will play between the bridge and the fingerboard, parallel with the bridge MUSIC.STR Students will play with appropriate speed and length of stroke MUSIC.STR Students will apply bow direction markings MUSIC.STR Students will perform songs with rhythmic accuracy, correct finger placement, and observing music notation symbols. MUSIC.STR Students will perform song with quarter notes, eighth notes, whole notes, half notes and rests. MUSIC.STR Students will perform song with fingers on the tape marks (accurate pitch). MUSIC.STR Students will observe music notation symbols (repeat sign, dynamics, rests, first/second endings).

9 5 th Grade Orchestra Students will perform by applying basic principles of tone production and knowledge of music notation. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate correct posture, instrument position, and bow hold. MUSIC.STR Students will sit with feet on the floor, tall, not leaning against chair back. MUSIC.STR Students will hold instrument horizontal in correct placement on shoulder (violin), with peg at ear level and between knees (cello) MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate correct bow hold. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate bow control. MUSIC.STR Students will play between the bridge and the fingerboard, parallel with the bridge MUSIC.STR Students will play with appropriate speed and length of stroke MUSIC.STR Students will perform songs with rhythmic accuracy, correct finger placement, and observing music notation symbols. MUSIC.STR Students will perform song with quarter notes, eighth notes, sixteenth notes, whole notes, and half notes. MUSIC.STR Students will perform song with fingers in alternate positions for sharps (D#, G#, naturals: C, F, or flats: B, E) MUSIC.STR Students will observe music notation symbols (repeat sign, dynamics, rests, first/second endings).

10 6-8 Vocal Music Students will work together as a team to create an ensemble. Students will develop proper vocal technique and fundamentals to perform independently. MUSIC.VOC Students will perform using proper singing technique MUSIC.VOC Students will demonstrate correct posture while singing MUSIC.VOC Students will demonstrate proper breathing technique while singing MUSIC.VOC Students will demonstrate proper, healthy tone production MUSIC.VOC Students will execute proper diction MUSIC.VOC Students will demonstrate ensemble singing skills MUSIC.VOC Students will sing with accurate intonation MUSIC.VOC Students will sing with appropriate balance and blend MUSIC.VOC Students will sing independent vocal lines within a multi- part texture MUSIC.VOC Students will evaluate ensemble singing of their own and other ensembles MUSIC.VOC Students will understand music s role in society MUSIC.VOC Students will acquire historical knowledge of works studied MUSIC.VOC Students will identify the style and genre of musical selections MUSIC.VOC Students will develop music literacy MUSIC.VOC Students will develop literacy in rhythm and meter MUSIC.VOC Students will develop literacy in pitches and intervals MUSIC.VOC Students will develop literacy in musical terms and score markings MUSIC.VOC Students will develop a descriptive music vocabulary

11 Middle School Band Sixth Grade Band Students will express themselves through musical performance. They will demonstrate characteristic tone quality, music literacy, and ensemble skills through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate tone quality through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will develop age- level appropriate tone through individual practice, lessons, and group band rehearsals. MUSIC.BAND Students will practice correct embouchure, playing position and tone production to develop range, flexibility and accuracy of pitch. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate knowledge of instrument through performance of one- octave chromatic scale, ascending and descending, and major scales through three flats and three sharps in key signature plus concert C Major scale. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate music literacy through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will read, create and perform the following rhythms: whole notes and rests, dotted half notes, half notes and rests, quarter notes and rests, eighth notes and rests, dotted quarter notes and ties. MUSIC.BAND Students will read and perform musical terminology and notations appropriate to the exercises and music they are currently studying. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate a steady beat and rhythmic accuracy through foot tapping and counting out loud. MUSIC.BAND Students will develop ensemble skills through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate instrument assembly and posture appropriate to their instrument. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate ensemble performance readiness through use of performance assessments, either written or actual performance of lesson materials, scales, and concert/contest music, individually as well as in full ensemble setting.

12 7 th Grade Band Students will express themselves through musical performance. Students will demonstrate characteristic tone quality, music literacy, and ensemble skills through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate tone quality through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will develop age level appropriate tone through individual practice, lessons, and group band rehearsals. MUSIC.BAND Students will practice correct embouchure, playing position, and tone production to develop range, flexibility, and accuracy of pitch. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate music literacy through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will read, create and perform the following rhythms: whole notes and rests, dotted half notes, half notes and rests, dotted quarter notes, quarter notes and rests, dotted eighth notes, eighth notes and rests, sixteen notes and rests, and syncopated rhythms. MUSIC.BAND Students will read and perform musical terminology, notations, and articulations appropriate to the exercises and music currently being studied. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate a steady beat and rhythmic accuracy through foot tapping, clapping, and counting out loud. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate knowledge of instrument through performance of two- octave chromatic scale, ascending and descending, and major scales through four flats and four sharps in key signature plus concert C Major. MUSIC.BAND Students will expand technical proficiency through knowledge of alternate positions/fingerings and trills. MUSIC.BAND Students will develop ensemble skills through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate instrument assembly and posture appropriate to their instrument. MUSIC.BAND Students will tune and properly adjust instrument to a given pitch. BAND Students will produce a controlled tone quality through various dynamic levels, especially through changes from piano to forte. BAND Students will perform music that incorporates tempo and/or meter changes. BAND Students will demonstrate sight- reading abilities individually and in a large group band setting.

13 MUSIC.BAND Students will identify and demonstrate movement elements and skills with the band in marching band parade formation. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform in a parade formation using correct corps style marching fundamentals. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate appropriate posture, poise, carriage and uniformity within each section of the ensemble. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate appropriate body articulation and carriage within each section of the ensemble. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform with clarity of movement including movement initiation and halts, turns and consistency of fundamental marching style. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform stylistically accurate foot placement such as heels at halt uniformity of marching style. MUSIC.BAND Students will refine elements and skills through self- assessment. 8 th Grade Band MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate tone quality through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will develop age- level appropriate tone through individual practice, lessons, and group band rehearsals. MUSIC.BAND Students will practice correct embouchure, playing position, and tone production to develop range, flexibility, and accuracy of pitch. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate music literacy through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will read, create and perform the following rhythms: whole notes and rests, dotted half notes, half notes and rests, dotted quarter notes, quarter notes and rests, dotted eighth notes, eighth notes and rests, sixteen notes and rests, and syncopated rhythms. MUSIC.BAND Students will read and perform musical terminology, notations, and articulations appropriate to the exercises and music currently being studied. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate a steady beat and rhythmic accuracy through foot tapping, clapping, and counting out loud. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate knowledge of instrument through performance of at least a full practical range chromatic scale (lowest note to highest note for instrument), ascending and descending, and the 12 major scales one, two or more octaves depending on instrument family. MUSIC.BAND Students will expand technical proficiency through knowledge of alternate positions/fingerings, trills, and other embellishments.

14 MUSIC.BAND Students will develop ensemble skills through a variety of technical studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate instrument assembly and posture appropriate to their instruments. MUSIC.BAND Students will tune and properly adjust instrument to a given pitch. MUSIC.IBAND Students will demonstrate knowledge of pitch tendencies in various ranges. MUSIC.BAND Students will produce a controlled tone quality through various dynamic levels, especially through changes from piano to forte. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform music that incorporates tempo and/or meter changes. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate sight- reading abilities individually and in a large group band setting. MUSIC.BAND Students will identify and demonstrate movement elements and skills in marching band parade formation. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform in a parade formation using correct corps style marching fundamentals. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate appropriate posture, poise, carriage and uniformity within each section of the ensemble. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate appropriate body articulation and carriage within each section of the ensemble. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform with clarity of movement including movement initiation and halts, turns and consistency of fundamental marching style. MUSIC.BAND Students will perform stylistically accurate foot placement such as heels at halt uniformity of marching style. MUSIC.BAND Students will refine elements and skills through self- assessment.

15 6 th Grade Orchestra Students will refine their musical skills in rhythm, note reading, intonation, tone production and expression through a variety of solo and ensemble literature. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct notes and intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes without articulation marks and rhythm with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes with articulation and rhythm at half speed with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes and intonation with articulation and rhythm at full speed. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct rhythm. MUSIC.STR Students will sing or speak the note names in rhythm. MUSIC.STR Students will perform rhythms on a single note. MUSIC.STR Students will perform the correct rhythm on their instrument using the written notes in tempo. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct playing position and posture. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct instrument position during rehearsal, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct body position for orchestral and solo performance in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct left hand position in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct bow hold in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct musical style, expression and phrasing. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate correct articulation from the selected passage. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate dynamic contrast. MUSIC.STR Students will perform attacks and releases together. MUSIC.STR Students will perform one-octave major scales with 3 # s 3 b s. MUSIC.STR Students will memorize assigned scales. MUSIC.STR Students will use correct fingering for each scale. MUSIC.STR Students will perform assigned scales with correct intonation.

16 MUSIC.STR Students will perform a prepared solo from literature used in the lesson. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the proper approach to the solo position on stage. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate mannerisms for a solo performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate etiquette for accepting applause. 7 th Grade Orchestra Students will refine their musical skills in rhythm, note reading, intonation, tone production and expression through a variety of solo and ensemble literature. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct notes and intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes without articulation marks and rhythm with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes with articulation at half speed with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes and intonation with articulation and rhythm at full speed. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct rhythm. MUSIC.STR Students will sing or speak the note names in rhythm. MUSIC.STR Students will perform rhythms on a single note. MUSIC.STR Students will perform the correct rhythm on their instrument using the written notes in tempo. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct playing position and posture. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct instrument position during rehearsal, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct body position for orchestral and solo performance in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct left hand position in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct bow hold in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct musical style, expression and phrasing. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate correct articulation from the selected passage.

17 MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate dynamic contrast including both written and implied dynamics. MUSIC.STR Students will perform attacks and releases together. MUSIC.STR Students will perform long tones using vibrato. MUSIC.STR Students will perform one-octave major scales 3 # s 3 b s using shifts. MUSIC.STR Students will memorize assigned scales. MUSIC.STR Students will use correct fingering for each scale. MUSIC.STR Students will perform assigned scales with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will perform a solo with correct posture, accurate notes and musical interpretation appropriate to the piece. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the proper approach to the solo position on stage. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate mannerisms for a solo performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate etiquette for accepting applause. 8 th Grade Orchestra Students will refine their musical skills in rhythm, note reading, intonation, tone production and expression through a variety of solo and ensemble literature. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct notes and intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes without articulation marks and rhythm with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes with articulation at half speed with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes and intonation with articulation and rhythm at full speed. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct rhythm. MUSIC.STR Students will sing or speak the note names in rhythm. MUSIC.STR Students will perform rhythms on a single note. MUSIC.STR Students will perform the correct rhythm on their instrument using the written notes in tempo. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct playing position and posture. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct instrument position during rehearsal, lessons and performance.

18 MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct body position for orchestral and solo performance in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct left hand position in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct bow hold in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct musical style, expression and phrasing. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate correct articulation from the selected passage. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate dynamic contrast including both written and implied dynamics. MUSIC.STR Students will perform attacks and releases together. MUSIC.STR Students will perform long tones using vibrato. MUSIC.STR Students will perform one and two-octave major scales 3 # s 3 b s using shifts. MUSIC.STR Students will memorize assigned scales. MUSIC.STR Students will use correct fingering for each scale. MUSIC.STR Students will perform assigned scales with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will perform a solo with correct posture, accurate notes and musical interpretation appropriate to the piece. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the proper approach to the solo position on stage. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate mannerisms for a solo performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate etiquette for accepting applause.

19 9-12 Orchestra Students will refine their musical skills in rhythm, note reading, intonation, tone production and expression through a variety of solo and ensemble literature. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct notes and intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes without articulation marks and rhythm with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes with articulation at half speed with correct intonation. MUSIC.STR Students will play the correct notes and intonation with articulation and rhythm at full speed. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct rhythm. MUSIC.STR Students will sing or speak the note names in rhythm. MUSIC.STR Students will perform rhythms on a single note. MUSIC.STR Students will perform the correct rhythm on their instrument using the written notes in tempo. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct playing position and posture. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct instrument position during rehearsal, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct body position for orchestral and solo performance in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct left hand position in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate the correct bow hold in rehearsals, lessons and performance. MUSIC.STR Students will perform musical passages selected from the concert literature with the correct musical style, expression and phrasing. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate correct articulation from the selected passage. MUSIC.STR Students will demonstrate appropriate dynamic contrast including both written and implied dynamics. MUSIC.STR Students will perform attacks and releases together. MUSIC.STR Students will perform long tones using vibrato.

20 9-12 Vocal Concert Choir and Chamber Choir Students will work together, as a team, to create an ensemble they can take pride in. Each choir member will develop vocal technique and be given a well-rounded music fundamentals background that will instill the performance skills needed to be an independent singer. MUSIC.VOC Students will demonstrate proper vocal technique (i.e. pitch, vowels, timbre, etc.) MUSIC.VOC Students will sing a major scale in tune. MUSIC.VOC Students will demonstrate understanding of root vowel singing. MUSIC.VOC Students will show knowledge of how to manipulate their voices. MUSIC.VOC Students will demonstrate appropriate performance characteristics. MUSIC.VOC Students will exhibit proper facial expression MUSIC.VOC Students will presents themselves appropriately on stage MUSIC.VOC Students will communicate with themselves and the director. MUSIC.VOC Students will explain musical ideas in a way that demonstrates music literacy. MUSIC.VOC Students will communicate music ideas using accurate terminology MUSIC.VOC Students will synthesize knowledge from one song to the next. MUSIC.VOC Students will connect a performance aspect with their written material. MUSIC.VOC Students will demonstrate performance techniques in lessons, rehearsals, and performances. MUSIC.VOC Students will sing accurate notes MUSIC.VOC Students will perform with appropriate musical interpretation MUSIC.VOC Students will monitor and self- correct note and blend issues

21 9-12 Band Students will express themselves through musical performance. Students will demonstrate characteristic tone quality, technique, and ensemble skills through a variety of technique studies and literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will read and interpret music notation MUSIC.BAND Students will define and demonstrate the use of standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression appropriate to grade level III, IV, and V music MUSIC.BAND Students will define and demonstrate the use of non- standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression used in contemporary band literature. MUSIC.BAND Students will sight- read accurately and expressively, music which is appropriate to each student MUSIC.BAND Students will perform music independently and with others MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate vibrato, as it relates to tonal enrichment, for those instruments where vibrato is characteristic MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate musical expression and sensitivity in all performances. MUSIC.BAND Students will demonstrate fluency in performing scale studies and patterns in all major and minor keys and perform chromatic scale through complete range of instrument MUSIC.BAND Students will tune instrument without assistance and identify effects of various conditions on intonation- temperature, use of mutes, etc. MUSIC.BAND Students will describe, analyze and create music MUSIC.BAND Students will evaluate music by using critical thinking and listening skills MUSIC.BAND Students will aurally evaluate his/her individual tone quality as it applies to particular passages or needs of music being performed MUSIC.BAND Students will Participate in the cultural/musical life of the community MUSIC.BAND Students will participate in solo, like- instrument and large group performances MUSIC.BAND Students will participate in public performances at school